Paris Olympics 2024 (non-cycling) thread

[Sciatic]

That was a demolition job by Alfred, but Richardson looked like a nervous wreck before the start.
Still, Alfred already bossed the semifinal, ran a great time despite the rain and I really like her cold demeanour before the start. It's a breath of fresh air that makes her stand out.

Maybe there’s some product she could use to relax?

 

[Sciatic]

I swear to god it would be nice to see the US stop being frauds in every event without Biles and Ledecky.

Well, Crouser was right there in the same stadium—and he’s kinda hard to miss?

 

[gunara]

I know it's asking too much to expect international commentary that is not loaded with clear bias. Swimming is almost over now, it's sad to see it goes, just as sad as listening to a commentator who went noticeably quiet when the likes of Kos, Pan, Milak, or anyone who are not her fellow Aussie, English speaker, or beloved multimedalist like Maertens or Marchand won. But again I know it's asking too much from a former olympian commentator. The (American?) guy with her is alright though.

 

[Jumbo Visma Fan :)]

Well, Crouser was right there in the same stadium—and he’s kinda hard to miss?

When he won gold admittedly I was in the midst of a well-deserved afternoon nap.

 

[tobydawq]

Now, Shericka Jackson pulls out of the 200 meter. This is odd to say the least.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

And Ta Lou-Smith, although that's less surprising seeing as we saw her pull up injured in the 100m final last night. Desperately upset for her to lose what is almost certainly her last realistic chance to plug that gap on her palmarès and get an Olympic medal, however. But yes, both Jamaicans withdrawing late is definitely noteworthy, even if Shericka Jackson has had a pretty disrupted season overall.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

What's the subplot with Crittenden here? That was crazy. He's clearly not happy about something, because he clearly did not run that race like a man who is contending for an Olympic title, and that's the kind of behaviour that gets you turfed off a team.

Edit: nvm - he's exploiting the repechage because he isn't healthy so he's decided to take it easy to make sure he's eligible to enter it, and give himself more recovery time. Cynical, perhaps, and definitely exploiting the system, but the onus is on the organisers to not leave that loophole there to be exploited.

 

[RedheadDane]

Danish hammer thrower forgetting the rather important part: letting go.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Sick of hearing the word repechage, the kind of thing you hear Carlton Kirby say and think wtf are you on about Carlton.

 

[RedheadDane]

Bol looking like she's on a casual Sunday stroll.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Djoko v. Alcaraz in the men's final - didn't I just see this very recently except they were playing on grass?

 

[search]

In the women's water polo, France now either needs to win, or to lose by at least 8 goals to advance.

No idea who came up with rules like this...

 

[tobydawq]

Djokovic just completed tennis.

Congratulations.

 

[KZD]

Great to see the best sportsman that I have ever watched win a gold medal at the Olympics.

 

[SHAD0W93]

Turns out Novak had better chances than RR thought. Continuing to add to his stellar career.

 

[tobydawq]

Tough afternoon for Spain, looking to win two of the biggest golds of the games. Alcaraz losing to Djokovic and Rahm completely collapsing after having a four stroke lead with nine holes to go.

 

[Salvarani]

Danes only have one little silver medal, so far.

Cant relate

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Djokovic just completed tennis.

Congratulations.

I'm not familiar with the Olympic format so am shocked it's over after only two sets, thought hopefully Alcaraz would bounce back in the third.

Anyhoo, congrats to old man Djoko!

 

[SHAD0W93]

Very happy to be wrong.

Blink twice if you’re being held against your will.

 

[SHAD0W93]

I'm not familiar with the Olympic format so am shocked it's over after only two sets, thought hopefully Alcaraz would bounce back in the third.

Anyhoo, congrats to old man Djoko!

I think it’s due to time constraints and be similar to the women’s matches.

 

[tobydawq]

Danes only have one little silver medal, so far.

Cant relate

Yeah, it's a tough scene. At least Viktor Axelsen is in the final tomorrow so that's one more medal secured.

And we have a lot more opportunities in the final part of the Games than in the first.

 

[Salvarani]

Yeah, it's a tough scene. At least Viktor Axelsen is in the final tomorrow so that's one more medal secured.

And we have a lot more opportunities in the final part of the Games than in the first.

Sounds good. Hope yall can pass Norway.

We got another one for Super-Sara lined up in less than an hour and then Big-Mondo is coming up next for gold!

 

[SHAD0W93]

If I blink then I get big trouble

Who do you want to come rescue you?

 

[Salvarani]

Nah actually I tend to more often make predictions that make me unhappy only to be happy when I'm wrong.

Pogacar with 5 minutes and 5 stages was an exception to that though.

Always great when the GOAT wins, just like Djokovic.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

In the women's water polo, France now either needs to win, or to lose by at least 8 goals to advance.

No idea who came up with rules like this...

Probably the same person responsible for this, possibly the stupidest game of football ever played.

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