Author Topic: Summer Olympics thread (Read 119708 times)

Trim · « **Reply #851 on:** February 04, 2022, 05:43:38 PM »

https://twitter.com/Zilla57826895/status/1489589991441321984

BIG APPLE CAT · « **Reply #852 on:** February 07, 2022, 11:21:47 AM »

I haven't caught too much of the olymics this year but i've managed to catch a good amount of short track speed skating and it seems like every time china doesn't win a race they go to the review and determine that someone else cheated and china automatically wins. It was kind of impressive trying to hear the commentators explain it in a diplomatic way like there was some chinese general standing behind their shoulder letting them know to choose their words carefully.

Rage Against the McKee · « **Reply #853 on:** February 07, 2022, 11:44:47 AM »

This Chinese skater didn't get dq'd.

catastrophe · « **Reply #854 on:** February 07, 2022, 11:56:18 AM »

Quote from: BIG APPLE CAT on February 07, 2022, 11:21:47 AM

I haven't caught too much of the olymics this year but i've managed to catch a good amount of short track speed skating and it seems like every time china doesn't win a race they go to the review and determine that someone else cheated and china automatically wins. It was kind of impressive trying to hear the commentators explain it in a diplomatic way like there was some chinese general standing behind their shoulder letting them know to choose their words carefully.

Yeah I’ve soured on speed skating because of how DQs can change the entire thing well after the fact. I would however note for the record that almost all the US announcers are working out of Connecticut or something like that.

stunted · « **Reply #855 on:** February 07, 2022, 01:53:13 PM »

china

MakeItRain · « **Reply #856 on:** February 07, 2022, 05:00:51 PM »

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on February 07, 2022, 11:44:47 AM

This Chinese skater didn't get dq'd.

Mario Kart

IPA4Me · « **Reply #857 on:** February 07, 2022, 06:32:56 PM »

Quote from: Rage Against the McKee on February 07, 2022, 11:44:47 AM

This Chinese skater didn't get dq'd.

That's pretty mumped up

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Spracne · « **Reply #858 on:** February 07, 2022, 06:47:41 PM »

He played trick.

stunted · « **Reply #859 on:** February 08, 2022, 01:53:25 PM »

china

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #860 on:** June 30, 2024, 07:40:34 PM »

New WR for Syd in the 400M hurdles at the US Olympic Trials today.

Cannot wait to see Team USA in Paris next month, you guise!

_33 · « **Reply #861 on:** July 01, 2024, 06:30:55 AM »

I too enjoy the summer Olympics.

steve dave · « **Reply #862 on:** July 01, 2024, 07:01:45 AM »

It’s a great thing to watch as a family. Maybe one of the best things.

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Spracne · « **Reply #863 on:** July 01, 2024, 07:40:39 AM »

Summer Olympics rule. We are going to win so many medals. And it's in Paris? Get outta town!!

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #864 on:** July 01, 2024, 07:59:04 AM »

Quote from: Spracne on July 01, 2024, 07:40:39 AM

Summer Olympics rule. We are going to win so many medals. And it's in Paris? Get outta town!!

They have giant Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower. Sporting venues set up at historic sites all over town. Marathon course will follow the Seine for a ways (doesn't end at Arc de Triomphe for some reason).
Should be a great spectacle.

Spracne · « **Reply #865 on:** July 01, 2024, 08:17:15 AM »

Is Paris the finest city in the world? One could make that argument.

And I agree that finishing spot they went with is so rive gauche.

michigancat · « **Reply #866 on:** July 01, 2024, 09:50:47 AM »

I have tickets for water polo and volleyball and tae Kwon do and the women's soccer semis in Lyon. Might go to see more, who knows?

Also hotel and Airbnb prices are pretty reasonable now if you can get a cheap flight!

star seed 7 · « **Reply #867 on:** July 01, 2024, 09:57:28 AM »

Quote from: michigancat on July 01, 2024, 09:50:47 AM

I have tickets for water polo and volleyball and tae Kwon do and the women's soccer semis in Lyon. Might go to see more, who knows?

Also hotel and Airbnb prices are pretty reasonable now if you can get a cheap flight!

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Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #868 on:** July 01, 2024, 10:10:30 AM »

I'm gonna

really hard for this guy:

https://x.com/kansastfxc/status/1807564872525246792

cfbandyman · « **Reply #869 on:** July 01, 2024, 10:34:14 AM »

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on July 01, 2024, 07:59:04 AM

Quote from: Spracne on July 01, 2024, 07:40:39 AM
Summer Olympics rule. We are going to win so many medals. And it's in Paris? Get outta town!!
They have giant Olympic rings mounted on the Eiffel Tower. Sporting venues set up at historic sites all over town. Marathon course will follow the Seine for a ways (doesn't end at Arc de Triomphe for some reason).
Should be a great spectacle.

IMO the course should've been reversed, ending down the Champ Elysees into the Place de Concorde in front of the Louvre

cfbandyman · « **Reply #870 on:** July 01, 2024, 10:35:09 AM »

And yes, Summer Olympics rule and being in Paris makes it even better

chum1 · « **Reply #871 on:** July 01, 2024, 11:07:03 PM »

There are SO many sports. What is everyone following?

Me, so far:

Track
Swimming
A little diving?
Basketball
A little rowing?
Tennis

wetwillie · « **Reply #872 on:** July 01, 2024, 11:08:20 PM »

Have the Parisians done their coordinated poop in the river yet?

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #873 on:** July 02, 2024, 07:57:10 AM »

Quote from: chum1 on July 01, 2024, 11:07:03 PM

There are SO many sports. What is everyone following?

Me, so far:

Track
Swimming
A little diving?
Basketball
A little rowing?
Tennis

1. Track
2. Track
3. Track
4. Swimming (b/c one of my kiddos likes to swim)
5. Gymnastics (b/c all females in my house love to watch gymnastics)

Spracne · « **Reply #874 on:** July 02, 2024, 08:37:49 AM »

Also because our women dominate gymnastics (usually). I like to watch just about anything we're good at.