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Curling, a true sport or not?

Skwim

Veteran Member
OK.......................

Have you tried it? It takes every nerve, sinew and muscle in control to shoot the bow well.​
Yes I have, and no it doesn't.

Shooting is massively physical, and of course one of the most extremely physical Olympic competitions is the Bi-Athlon. A Four-star sport requiring strength, stamina, speed and suppleness.
As I already told Revoltingest, the biathlon is a whole different animal. In fact, it's listed as a separate sport.

You'd be nackered after one sweep, if you could stay upright for the whole course! :D
Hardly. And as far as staying upright, I'd wear curling shoes just like everyone else. :shrug:

How far is one Olympic hole? A few hundred yards, and requiring strength, suppleness and speed of limbs.
This is so sad. As I said, even my mother golfs, and 18 holes no less. I do admit she now uses a golf cart, but it wasn't always the case.​

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beenherebeforeagain

Rogue Animist
Premium Member
Yup, and every year thousands and thousands of people do exactly the same thing. Only difference is that their aim is likely not as good.

No doubt you're quite right. The only rules I could find were those for the Special Olympics where they're not allowed except under certain conditions.

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It seems to me one pro golfer was allowed a cart a few years back in one or more of the majors...
 

Skwim

Veteran Member
It seems to me one pro golfer was allowed a cart a few years back in one or more of the majors...
As I indicated, the only rules I could find regarding the use of golf carts was in the special Olympics, where it says:

Golf Carts
The decision to offer the use of power golf carts will be left to the discretion of the specific
Tournament Committee.

At any event, athletes will be required to walk. A case may be considered for using a power
cart during any competition upon presentation of a medical certificate to the Tournament
Committee no later than registration deadline.
source

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beenherebeforeagain

Rogue Animist
Premium Member
I'm thinking the Olympics needs at quick-draw shooting competition...I remember, but cannot find, a song about 'Melvin, the 144th fastest gun in the west' (or something very close to that)...last one alive wins the gold...
 
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