Paris Olympics 2024 (non-cycling) thread

[BullsFan22]

But the posts that I have made in the Race Design Thread where the locations have meant that I have delved into US foreign policy when discussing them - which is what I was referring to there as they form part of the reason I was being perceived as hating the US - have largely been about that part of the world.

I understand

 

[jmdirt]

The German Rowing Eight had a case of sickness before their repechage, but they asked J. Christ for help and he helped put them through into the finals.

I wish that JC would skip the Olympics for now and help out in Ukraine, Israel...Africa, Middle East...

 

[jmdirt]

I really don't want to wade into the medal count discussion, but IMO it would be weird for the reporting in each country not to focus on their overall medal count along with the number of each medal.

Unchained, I don't know the numbers in other countries, but in the USA ~300,000,000 are not part of the active pool, let alone the elite athlete pool.

 

[Sciatic]

It’s not just Latin America…

No it’s not, but it was particularly egregious there, and throughout the entire continent.

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Until they put gravel biking in the Olympics, I can't be bothered to care about it that much. <chuckles audibly>

EDIT: I am excited that CX and cross country running will likely be in the 2030 Olympics.

 

[Cookster15]

Summer Olympics all-time average medals per capita 2024| Statista

Which country has the highest number of Olympic medals per capita? As of 2024, San Marino topped the ranking for highest average per inhabitant for all medals.

www.statista.com

From 1896. Recent history (since 1996) I think you will find Australia ranks much higher.

Until they put gravel biking in the Olympics, I can't be bothered to care about it that much. <chuckles audibly>

EDIT: I am excited that CX and cross country running will likely be in the 2030 Olympics.

If BMX can be be an Olympic sport then why not. Mind you BMX has totally transformed since the early 80s when it evolved. Techniques, bikes and even the tracks (eg synthetic). Becoming an Olympic sport and the resulting funding and sports science that comes with that is likely why BMX transformed.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Djokovic reinjured his knee and may not play the semis...

First Sinner is sick and then this, Musetti atm:

Also, Albano Celentano hangig out with Snoop Dog while watching Judo was certainly one of the moments of the Olympics so far.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Real Olympics starting today: athletics!

Same question every Olympics: Will Flo-Jo and Bolt's 100 m stand?
Same answer every Olympics: Yes

 

[Tim Cahill]

East Germany stick out like a sore thumb on the historical medal count, insane program.

 

[rallybanana]

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!

Watching the 1500m heats on the track now. Commentator just said that there will be a repechage! Never heard of that before in athletics.

 

[yaco]

Real Olympics starting today: athletics!

Same question every Olympics: Will Flo-Jo and Bolt's 100 m stand?
Same answer every Olympics: Yes

The Flo Jo record is a farce and should never have been ratified. The record occurred in a day where the wind assistance was 3 to 5, yet, miraclously the wind speed device measured 0 for two races, one which was Flo Jo's.

 

[rallybanana]

Dramatic finish in the rowing. Croatia pipping GB at the line.

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Allez Marie-Josée!!!

 

[Valv.Piti]

The Flo Jo record is a farce and should never have been ratified. The record occurred in a day where the wind assistance was 3 to 5, yet, miraclously the wind speed device measured 0 for two races, one which was Flo Jo's.

I know it was a farce. She was still dominating at the Olympics later in 1988 though and then disappeared. I wonder why! Her running style was absolutely beautiful at that time, she was just floating with immense power.

 

[RedheadDane]

Apparently the new track is quite fast.

What to know about the Paris Olympics' new purple athletics track

This year’s purple Olympic track features a new geometric design in its bottom layer, intended to boost athletes' performances. Euronews Next spoke with the scientist who worked on the numerical modeling that led to the creation of the track.

www.euronews.com

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Watching the 1500m heats on the track now. Commentator just said that there will be a repechage! Never heard of that before in athletics.

Any chance Phil Liggett was the commentator?

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Real Olympics starting today: athletics!

Same question every Olympics: Will Flo-Jo and Bolt's 100 m stand?
Same answer every Olympics: Yes

Don't forget Marita Koch's 400m!

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Australia is a sports loving country and we know we are small so we love to beat the big guys. After hosting the 1956 Olympics Australia became complacent about results and sports funding didn't keep up with the rest of the world. In 1976 Australia hit a low ebb - the public demanded better. The Australian government then set up the Australian Institute of sport. From 1980 onwards Australia's Olympic results steadily improved. Australia do pretty well in cycling too for a country on the other side of the planet. Phil Anderson was a pioneer.

The British also showed what proper funding a model could achieve when they set up their lottery after London was awarded the 2012 Olympics.

I have to say the last Olympics I truly enjoyed were the 2000 Sydney Olympics, part of it was definitely the crowd because you could tell they were totally into sport. And I still remember how the Aussie and US male swimmers were razzing each other (Ian Thorpe was my fave swimmer back then), it was just too much fun!

(And then the BALCO scandal happened and that was temporarily it for me as far as enjoying watching some sports. But that's a story for the Clinic.)

 

[Libertine Seguros]

Another mighty gold for Big Ted. How long can he keep it up for? LA seems very much in reach...

 

[rallybanana]

I was thinking I'd like to have a go at the trampoline. But then the Chinese girl whacked her head off the edge and I'm having second thoughts about it.

 

[RedheadDane]

WE HAVE AN ATTACK!

 

[RedheadDane]

Okay, tripple jump is a sport I never really got the hang of.
Think when I tried it, it was more like... three rather long steps.

And also... aren't they getting sand... unfortunate places?

Everyone just jumping straight into the finale!

 

[RedheadDane]

She really wanted to make sure she didn't over-step!

 

[Unchained]

Let's talk handball and music, too. If I hear that techno version of Nik Kershaw's The Riddle one more time during a match, I might go insane (more than I already am).

What's that sport where they jump, dance and run with a big ribbon on a stick? I could have easily won gold in that but nobody sells body suits in my size and I don't see those stick ribbons for sale, so how am I supposed to practice

 

[Tricycle Rider]

Decathletes doing their thang on the high jump - respect!

Also, 4x400 mixed relay on tap, just the heats though...

I have to say I rather like the violet track (I wouldn't call it purple), with the green field in the center it looks rather lovely.