Napan Robinson competes in Olympics Tuesday and Wednesday

Napa's Donny Robinson goes for the gold at the Beijing Olympics in BMX Cycling Tuesday and Wednesday. Lianne Milton/Register | Buy photos

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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By DAN ROSS
Register Online Staff

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Napa’s Olympic representative Donny Robinson (BMX cycling) is scheduled to compete on television on the following dates and times.

The information is from NBCOlympics.com, and all competition is being broadcast on NBC and its affiliate channels.

Remember folks, this is the time schedule for this to be broadcast locally, so don't get all confused by the time difference between here and Beijing. Some Web sites will show the competition on Wednesday and Thursday, that is Beijing time, not here.

Tuesday, Aug. 19, 10 p.m.-midnight

BMX semifinals is being shown during this timeframe

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2-5 a.m.

Replay of the semifinals for BMX during this timeframe.

Wednesday, Aug. 20, 9-11 p.m.

• Cycling: BMX Gold Medal Finals

Note: The final is tape-delayed on the West Coast, so stay away from TV and radio if you want to see it "live," for yourself

15 comment(s)

BKF wrote on Aug 19, 2008 2:39 PM:

" Go Donny! I went to middle school with him, and he was always genuinely friendly with everyone. Donny is a class act, and he's about to add some gold to his collection of awards and trophies. "

Jenn wrote on Aug 19, 2008 2:40 PM:

" I will be watching! Hope Donny takes gold!!! So happy that he has made it this far "

napaao wrote on Aug 19, 2008 2:47 PM:

" go donny! good luck :)

your totally on a mcdonalds bag! "

AO1982 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 2:51 PM:

" That is AWESOME. I went to middle school with Donny. Congratulations Donny. I will be watching for sure!!! "

BD4 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 2:51 PM:

" hmmmm....the MSN site shows his event on Wednesday & Thursday. There's no BMX listed for Tuesday.....can you please check your sources as I know most Napans would love to watch Donny! "

SouthNapa wrote on Aug 19, 2008 3:10 PM:

" BD4,

The NVR is correct. The events are scheduled Wednesday and Thursday Beijing time, but they will be aired here on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings because China is 15 hours ahead of us. "

kayd44 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 4:21 PM:

" What a great sport! I hope all of Napa will watch and support our local athlete! "

NVR-Dan Ross wrote on Aug 19, 2008 4:24 PM:

" We are going to post Donny's Wednesday results as soon as we get them ... but to keep from being a spoiler, we are not going to mention results in the headline until after it airs on TV ... so if you don't want to know, don't read that story until after the event airs on NBC.
The headline is going to be something like "Donny Robinson Olympic Results, don't look if you want to watch it on TV." "

just sayin wrote on Aug 19, 2008 4:39 PM:

" This is exciting! Just curious: How old is Donny? Are we talking about teenager here, a young adult? I'm assuming he's no older than late 20s, at best? Thanks! "

SouthNapa wrote on Aug 19, 2008 5:36 PM:

" Donny is 25. Just click on the "Donny Robinson profile" link for more info. "

BD4 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 5:37 PM:

" Thanks NVR! It does get confusing on the website....not knowing if its Beijing time, NY time or West coast! "

NAPA66 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 5:39 PM:

" MY GRANDSON WAS ALSO A BMXER. WE GOT TO SEE DONNY RACE IN HIS EARLY DAYS. HE WAS WITH THE GROUP OF KIDS TRYING TO REPLACE THEIR BMX TRACK AFTER IT WAS TAKEN AWAY FOR THE FLOOD PROJECT. IT WAS FIVE LONG YEARS BEFORE THAT BECAME A REALITY. HE HAD ADVISED THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL THAT THERE WAS WORLD CLASS BMX RIDERS RIGHT HERE IN NAPA. SEEMS CITY COUNCIL DIDN'T HAVE THIS ON THEIR AGENDA. WHAT A BURN TO THEM. "

napagirl1970 wrote on Aug 19, 2008 6:04 PM:

" Go Donny go! So exciting...I get goose bumps everytime I think about this!
Do us proud! "

commenter wrote on Aug 19, 2008 9:54 PM:

" dR moves on!!! Finished 3rd in heat to advance. "

Napavalley bmx wrote on Aug 19, 2008 10:33 PM:

" Donny hope you take the gold. what a great opputunity. I remember when dad would bring you to the track to practice. you were so little. The whole family supported you. great times at the napa valley bmx track the Nichols family will be watching. from Debbie "

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