Vancouver--Owned by NBC

Yesterday was a tough day in our speedskating world. The "Don't Call Them a Zamboni" machines broke down. Both of them. This caused a 2 hour race delay. Maybe they should have bought zambonis. Just a thought.

Then one of our top medal contenders flubbed his race and ended in 12th. He was crushed. Four years of training for 2 35-second races--and it's over--just like that.


After being in this sport for more than three years, it's CRAZY to have all the media attention. Here are two pictures of something you never see at speedskating events in non-Olympic years: sold out crowds and rows and rows of photographers.


Damn Canadians! (For no particular reason.)
Hopefully today will be better. Hope they brought in a zamboni!