Training crash kills Olympic luge competitor - Page 2

tommymac · 02-12-2010, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

yikes. Are they doing skeleton this year? Gotta be real hairy for those guys

Yes they are, thats the onI would love to do too

Kaneman · 02-12-2010, 06:40 PM

Brutal.

http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/ass...tal+luge+crash

goof2 · 02-12-2010, 07:36 PM

Wow, NBC just showed the video at the start of their opening ceremonies coverage. I'm amazed they showed it. There was no way to survive an impact like that.

derf · 02-12-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

Wow, NBC just showed the video at the start of their opening ceremonies coverage. I'm amazed they showed it. There was no way to survive an impact like that.

Holy shit he hit that pole hard

racedoll · 02-12-2010, 07:43 PM

Oh shit.

azoomm · 02-12-2010, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

Holy shit he hit that pole hard

Ouch is right. RIP

Porkchop · 02-12-2010, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

WTF? Is your life worth Gold? I have risked more for a piece of particle board and chromed plastic. I have a wonderful friend paralyzed for life chasing the glory of an AMA career. This is the price of commitment that he no doubt understood fully.

Hey, some of the countries are asking that same question right now....

the chi · 02-12-2010, 09:13 PM

Damn. RIP. This is just too sad. There was another article stating they had closed the track until further investigations could be done. His recorded speed was 89.44. Can you imagine? I just hope it was instant for his sake.

jtemple · 02-12-2010, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

People have willingly risked their lives for a lot less.

I risked mine for a few medals and a piece of paper that says "Honorable Discharge".

smileyman · 02-12-2010, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

Hey, some of the countries are asking that same question right now....

Hehe, I wasnt trying to bust your chops! Its just that we risk our lives everyday, why not risk it for something worthwhile. I am certain, like Isle of Mann/Mcau GP riders, Club roadracing ect. all these people know the risks, they dont want to die. When they do its is no less a shame, but werent they all trying to achieve their own ideal? Isnt that worth the price in the end?

02-12-2010, 06:40 PM	#12
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Brutal. http://www.nbcolympics.com/video/ass...tal+luge+crash __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

02-12-2010, 07:36 PM	#13
goof2 AMA Supersport Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,756	Wow, NBC just showed the video at the start of their opening ceremonies coverage. I'm amazed they showed it. There was no way to survive an impact like that.

02-12-2010, 07:43 PM	#15
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	Oh shit.