Paris Olympics 2024 (non-cycling) thread

[jmdirt]

Anyone know was posts to this thread, and to any of the threads in the Non-cycling Discussions subforum, don’t show up in New Posts? Yeah, I know it’s not cycling but neither is the moderator thread yet those will show up in the New Posts list (as will posts in the Clinic).

shrug?

 

[jmdirt]

I'm catching some rowing right now, the word repechage cracks me up to no end. Think they use it in fencing also, so each time a commentator says repechage mirth will be had!

It could be a drinking game!

 

[tobydawq]

Djokovic - Nadal at the 2024 Olympics.

I almost can't believe it's happening.

 

[Red Rick]

Djokovic - Nadal at the 2024 Olympics.

I almost can't believe it's happening.

And watching the match it seems very likely it's the last one

 

[QueenStagiaire]

Tennis fans being hyped for Rafael Nadal getting embarrassed at Roland Garros is a bit funny.

 

[Red Rick]

Tennis fans being hyped for Rafael Nadal getting embarrassed at Roland Garros is a bit funny.

The Big 3 all receive their share of beatdowns near the end.

 

[tobydawq]

The comeback is on!!!

 

[SHAD0W93]

Beat down by Novak though had some hope when Nadal started coming back. Nadal still has a chance for gold with Alcaraz.

 

[Red Rick]

Beat down by Novak though had some hope when Nadal started coming back. Nadal still has a chance for gold with Alcaraz.

Still a better shot at winning Gold in Paris than Djokovic....

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Caught some of the women's gymnastics qualifiers, apparently Simone Biles had somehow injured her calf prior to the competition, I didn't really hear what had happened. But, she had to land all her routines on a bum leg... she had the most difficult routines with the most point values anyway, so all she needed to do was land halfway okay, she didn't have to stick it perfectly. And she delivered. (I was kinda worried because this gave me Kerri Strug vibes from the '96 Olympics.)

Some of the Italian and Brazilian ladies look very promising, hopefully they'll give the American gals a run for their money. At least for individual event medals I mean.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Considering it's supposed to be an extreme sport, the surfing is kind of relaxing to watch, not a lot really happens for vast stretches of time and you can just watch some scenery go by and revel in the idyllic backdrop of Tahiti. Olympic skateboarding is still wretched, by contrast, doesn't feel like it's got enough depth of competition to feel like an elite sport, while putting it into a uniform format robs the sport of much of the freedom that gives it its appeal.

 

[Salvarani]

Considering it's supposed to be an extreme sport, the surfing is kind of relaxing to watch, not a lot really happens for vast stretches of time and you can just watch some scenery go by and revel in the idyllic backdrop of Tahiti. Olympic skateboarding is still wretched, by contrast, doesn't feel like it's got enough depth of competition to feel like an elite sport, while putting it into a uniform format robs the sport of much of the freedom that gives it its appeal.

Being a surfer or skateboarder has always been more of a lifestyle choice rather than it just being a "sport".

But someone, somewhere, is probably benefitting financially from lobbying these sport to included in the Olympics.

 

[gunara]

I want to watch swimming final or something thrilling like that, but the only live event they show is rowing. Not that I don't like rowing or appreciating they showing our own guy, but 33rd place decider can't be that important, right? They have lots of other channels but they also mostly show the reruns of the country's athletes playing in early rounds where they are either too weak or too strong for 1st round opponents.

Anyway, was London 2012 the last (or only?) Summer Game to have free live broadcast on Youtube?

 

[RedheadDane]

Considering it's supposed to be an extreme sport, the surfing is kind of relaxing to watch, not a lot really happens for vast stretches of time and you can just watch some scenery go by and revel in the idyllic backdrop of Tahiti.

And then there's this picture:

 

[Nick2413]

Considering it's supposed to be an extreme sport, the cycling is kind of relaxing to watch, not a lot really happens for vast stretches of time and you can just watch some scenery go by and revel in the idyllic backdrop of the rural countryside

agreed on surfing & skateboarding too

 

[Tricycle Rider]

agreed on surfing & skateboarding too

Love your edit of LS's post!

 

[tobydawq]

Andy Murray not keen on ending his career.

 

[Salvarani]

Andy Murray not keen on ending his career.

The Froome of Tennis.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Love your edit of LS's post!

Nobody tries to sell (road) cycling as achingly cool, though.

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Lady rugby players, better not mess around with them!

 

[tobydawq]

Triathletes should not be allowed on bikes.

 

[Red Rick]

Andy Murray not keen on ending his career.

Dan Evans divebombing for balls as if the clay is cocaine to save Mury

 

[Rob5091]

I was hoping for a mention of sorts at the gymnastics of the inimitable French Madame d'Or.

 

[Tim Cahill]

We can't even win at the rowing, where's Redgrave bring him back.

It was quite funning seeing Peaty lose after the BBC haven't shut up about him for the last week though.

 

[jmdirt]

The gymnasts are amazing! It is a bit of a mind shift for me that a stuck landing isn't as important as it used to be. From the point of view of watching, I'll take a hop or step at the end to see the amazing routines though.