>Some events can be fixed. Ski jumping, for instance. Who ever thought "style" points for ski jumping was a good frickin idea? How about this? Build one massive frickin jump, and the guy who goes the farthest wins. That's it. You went 100m and your nearest competitor only went 95m? Congratulations, gold medal! I don't care if you looked like a wounded duck in the air, you win!
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> That's my feelings, anyway.
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> -- Dave


You know, come to think of it, I think that's why I prefer the Summer Olympics. Ski jump? If you go the furthest without turning into a giant snowball on your landing you should win.

Any sport with "judging" is open to corruption; some moreso than others. I think fencing and equestrian events are more honest than figure skating and to a lesser degree, gymnastics and boxing. Indeed, most of the summer events are measured (check out those crazy pole-vaulters!).

I could go on, but I think Dave summed it up pretty well.

Gharlane