Amy Williams Olympic Champion

[ruudvandan]

Would just like to take the opportunity to congraatulate Amy Williams on her Gold Medal in the Skeleton at the Winter Olympics.

This is the first individual gold that A British person has achieved at the Winter Olympics since 1980 and the first female to do so since 1952. This really is a magnificent achievement for someone from a country such as ours as we don't really get the weather to have the opportunity to compete at winter sports events.

Well done AMY!!!

[denton]

Way to go Amy!
Fantastic!

[^^TommyTee]

yeah well deserved first gold in winter olympics in 30 years

last was robin cousins i think

[SuperSat]

better late than never and maybe more to come!!!

[hoggy952]

Seems at least the Canadians and the Yanks couldn't accept a Brit beating them though! The report doesn't mention which other 'LOSERS' complained! ...

A Canadian complaint about the helmet worn by Williams was rejected.

It was the second complaint against the aerodynamics of her helmet after the United States issued a similar protest following the opening two runs on Thursday.

But Williams shrugged off the fuss surrounding the design of her headgear as she capitalised on a 0.30-second overnight lead.....

The United States lodged a complaint, supported by five other nations, against Williams' helmet after Thursday's two runs but it was dismissed by skeleton's international governing body.

The US had claimed ridges on Williams' helmet gave her an illegal aerodynamic advantage.

International Bobsleigh and Tobogganing Federation (FIBT) jury president Wolfgang Strauss said the helmet's manufacturer confirmed the ridges, or spoilers, "are an integral part of the helmet".

Canada then lodged a second complaint after Williams' winning run on Friday but that too was thrown out.

Literally a bunch of whinging 'LOSERS'! Funny how NOBODY complained until she started kicking their sorry asses on Thursday!

[boomer39]

yep, congrats to amy!! but what IS THIS EVENT??? when was it introduced to the w/olympics?? never heard of it before!!!

[ruudvandan]

Seems at least the Canadians and the Yanks couldn't accept a Brit beating them though! The report doesn't mention which other 'LOSERS' complained! ...

A Canadian complaint about the helmet worn by Williams was rejected.

It was the second complaint against the aerodynamics of her helmet after the United States issued a similar protest following the opening two runs on Thursday.

But Williams shrugged off the fuss surrounding the design of her headgear as she capitalised on a 0.30-second overnight lead.....

The United States lodged a complaint, supported by five other nations, against Williams' helmet after Thursday's two runs but it was dismissed by skeleton's international governing body.

The US had claimed ridges on Williams' helmet gave her an illegal aerodynamic advantage.

International Bobsleigh and Tobogganing Federation (FIBT) jury president Wolfgang Strauss said the helmet's manufacturer confirmed the ridges, or spoilers, "are an integral part of the helmet".

Canada then lodged a second complaint after Williams' winning run on Friday but that too was thrown out.

Literally a bunch of whinging 'LOSERS'! Funny how NOBODY complained until she started kicking their sorry asses on Thursday!

Don't forget the fact that the Canadians ere given exclusive access to the run for training so they could learn the course and be given the best possible advantage

[ASTEVEMAN2K3]

Congrats Ms Amy and your not bad looking either....

[shellbob]

Fantastic achievment well done.