Trini January 17, 2022 Share January 17, 2022 Will the 2022 Winter Games be getting a subforum? 1 Link to comment
CheshireCat January 19, 2022 Share January 19, 2022 On 1/17/2022 at 3:45 PM, Trini said: Will the 2022 Winter Games be getting a subforum? We're working on it. 6 Link to comment
xaxat April 14, 2022 Author Share April 14, 2022 My forever Olympic crush (and eleven time gold medalist) Allyson Felix announced that she will be retiring after the season today. Best wishes for your future Allyson. 7 Link to comment
AimingforYoko July 23, 2022 Share July 23, 2022 After a disappointing meet at the Olympics in Tokyo, the US Track Team has come back hard on home soil at the World Championships in Eugene, OR. Sweeping the Men's 100 and 200m, and then there's this young woman: 22, folks. 1 8 Link to comment
xaxat July 24, 2022 Author Share July 24, 2022 What is it with the US men's 4x100 teams and baton hand offs? This event was by no means their worst exchange, but it feels like they have regularly struggled going back to the Seoul Olympics in the eighties. 1 Link to comment
Salacious Kitty July 24, 2022 Share July 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, xaxat said: What is it with the US men's 4x100 teams and baton hand offs? This event was by no means their worst exchange, but it feels like they have regularly struggled going back to the Seoul Olympics in the eighties. At least they didn't drop it? 2 1 1 Link to comment
NUguy514 July 25, 2022 Share July 25, 2022 4 hours ago, Salacious Kitty said: At least they didn't drop it? That is something. As we all know, they drop it every single Olympics, and I laugh every. single. time. 1 1 Link to comment
DearEvette July 25, 2022 Share July 25, 2022 The women's 4x400 is my favorite event no matter the competition: Olympics, Worlds, NCAA championship (the 2018 NCAA women's 4x400 is a thing of beauty!). Once again this race did not disappoint. Fantastic race! 2 Link to comment
Danny Franks July 25, 2022 Share July 25, 2022 As a Brit, it's so frustrating that we've finally produced an elite, genuinely top class athlete in Keely Hodgkinson, only to see the USA produce Athing Mu, who just seems to be that little bit better. British track and field is still in pretty poor shape, when we can't even field competitors in a significant number of events. We still rely on two or three high profile competitors and, if they don't perform, there's nothing behind them. Anyway, Sydney McLaughlin is, as the kids say, a whole vibe. As talented a runner as anyone I've even seen, absolutely gorgeous and also quiet and introverted. I really hope she converts to the 400m flat, because she could be an all-time great. 3 Link to comment
andromeda331 July 25, 2022 Share July 25, 2022 2 hours ago, NUguy514 said: That is something. As we all know, they drop it every single Olympics, and I laugh every. single. time. So do I. How do does it get dropped every single time? Link to comment
Lady Whistleup July 26, 2022 Share July 26, 2022 Michael Johnson getting some heat for wondering about the WR's: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/25/sports/olympics/michael-johnson-world-record-tobi-amusan.html Link to comment
Lady Whistleup July 26, 2022 Share July 26, 2022 Michael Johnson thinks the WR's are sus. Link to comment
Danny Franks July 27, 2022 Share July 27, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 6:03 PM, Lady Whistleup said: Michael Johnson thinks the WR's are sus. Does he think the timings are suspect or that the athletes themselves are suspect? I know there was talk of this track being fast, and I think combinations of the more advanced tracks plus the more advanced shoes mean that some WRs are going to go. In Tobi Amusan's case, those two races were technically perfect. She hit every hurdle in stride and went over them smoothly, she just didn't lose any time at any stage of the race. Link to comment
Lady Whistleup July 27, 2022 Share July 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Danny Franks said: Does he think the timings are suspect or that the athletes themselves are suspect? He thinks the athletes are sus because of how much they improved on their previous PB times. Link to comment
Salacious Kitty July 27, 2022 Share July 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, Lady Whistleup said: He thinks the athletes are sus because of how much they improved on their previous PB times. Is he also implicating Sydney? Link to comment
Lady Whistleup July 27, 2022 Share July 27, 2022 3 minutes ago, Salacious Kitty said: Is he also implicating Sydney? He did not mention her by name. What he said: Quote “I don’t believe 100h times are correct,” Johnson wrote on Twitter. “World record broken by .08! 12 PBs set. 5 National records set. And Cindy Sember quote after her PB/NR ‘I throughly I was running slow!’ All athletes looked shocked. “Heat 2 we were first shown winning time of 12.53. Few seconds later it shows 12.43. Rounding down by .01 is normal. .10 is not.” Unfortunately, I think track has such a record of PED's that no WR doesn't deserve the side-eye. Sad but true. Link to comment
xaxat July 27, 2022 Author Share July 27, 2022 Johnson's question about the times are more about the quickness of the track and the instrumentation (time/wind speed) for the women's 100 meter hurdles than an insinuation that PEDS played a role. He was reacting to the fact that Quote What raised eyebrows, though, was not the result but the margin by which Amusan broke the record, and the sheer number of personal and national records set by competitors in the event. The fourth-, fifth-, sixth- and eighth-placed runners in Amusan’s heat, a semifinal, also ran their best times ever. The other three runners ran their best times of the year. And later wrote, Quote “As a commentator my job is to comment. In questioning the times of 28 athletes (not 1 athlete) by wondering if the timing system malfunctioned, I was attacked, accused of racism, and of questioning the talent of an athlete I respect and predicted to win. Unacceptable. I move on.” 2 2 Link to comment
NUguy514 July 28, 2022 Share July 28, 2022 Yeah, I thought Johnson was pretty clearly referring to the conditions and the clocks and not insinuating anything about the athletes themselves. 4 Link to comment
Salacious Kitty July 28, 2022 Share July 28, 2022 14 hours ago, NUguy514 said: Yeah, I thought Johnson was pretty clearly referring to the conditions and the clocks and not insinuating anything about the athletes themselves. Fair enough. The article was paywalled, so I couldn't get a read on Johnson's remarks. Link to comment
AimingforYoko October 5, 2022 Share October 5, 2022 Jim Redmond, who famously helped his injured son across the finish line in the Barcelona Olympic games, dies at 81. One of those great sports stories that almost justify the Olympic Games. 1 1 4 Link to comment
Guest November 7, 2022 Share November 7, 2022 The Pan-Continental Curling Championships just finished. This is the first event of its kind, and is both a qualifier for world championships, and a way for teams from less curling-experienced countries (like Guyana, Brazil, etc.) to gain experience and move up. The only reason I mention this is because Team Fujisawa of Japan, my Olympic crushes, won the women's tournament! Hooray! Link to comment
Guest January 16, 2023 Share January 16, 2023 More exciting curling news! (exciting to me anyway lol) Team Fujisawa has just won their first ever Grand Slam of Curling event, the Co-Op Canadian Open! They were undefeated the whole event, and are the first team from Asia to win a Grand Slam title. Woohoo! It's a long way to Milan-Cortina 2026, but I hope these wins are a good omen! https://thegrandslamofcurling.com/fujisawa-wins-co-op-canadian-open-to-become-first-gsoc-champion-from-asia/ Link to comment
blackwing January 26, 2023 Share January 26, 2023 https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/35524812/ioc-seeks-pathway-let-russians-compete-paris-olympics Article talks about how IOC wants Russian athletes to compete in Paris, but must do so under a neutral flag. Then states that Russians have not competed under the Russian name since 2016. What?! If they are truly going to be "neutral athletes" then they should be required to march in with other neutral athletes like the refugee athletes. There shouldn't be any kind of unified team uniform, they shouldn't be included in any medal count by country. The whole "ROC" or "OAR" designation is an utter joke. They're Russians... just under a different name. 6 2 Link to comment
Guest February 5, 2023 Share February 5, 2023 (edited) Team Fujisawa wins again! This time the Zen-Noh Japanese Curling Championship. Not sure if this is THE Japanese Championship, but who cares they wonnnn! (Edited to add that apparently this is the official Japanese Curling Championship...Wiki didn't add this edition to its page until it was over, so I wasn't sure. So double woo!) And Yoshida Chinami won tournament MVP! Edited February 5, 2023 by tracyscott76 Link to comment
AimingforYoko March 5, 2023 Share March 5, 2023 Canadian teen Summer McIntosh ends Katie Ledecky's 9-year U.S. run in 200m freestyle. All good things come to an end and Canada might have a heroine for Paris next year. 1 Link to comment
Mittengirl March 5, 2023 Share March 5, 2023 1 hour ago, AimingforYoko said: Paris next year. It really is only about 16 months until the next Olympics, isn’t it? It seems like the last Summer Olympics was just a year ago. 1 Link to comment
JustHereForFood March 19, 2023 Share March 19, 2023 (edited) There's more and more talk about terrorist countries russia and belarus being potentially allowed in Olympics next year. Fuck every single person that isn't disgusted by this and is willing to watch if that happens. We need to make sure that everyone understands there's going to be massive boycotts and not repeat the fucking embarrassment that was the World Cup in Qatar last year. Edited March 19, 2023 by JustHereForFood 4 Link to comment
AimingforYoko July 9, 2023 Share July 9, 2023 (edited) Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is ridiculous. Completely bored with setting WRs in the 400m hurdles, she's now dominating the field in the US Track Championships open 400. She's all of 23. Edited July 9, 2023 by AimingforYoko 3 Link to comment
tanyak July 31, 2023 Share July 31, 2023 The 2023 swimming worlds ended yesterday. The U.S. appears to be in an interesting spot. There seems to be a dearth of big names. Katie Ledecky is around and winning, of course. And so is Ryan Murphy, but I don't think his name is recognizable among those who only pay attention in Olympic years. Caeleb Dressel, who was clearly being billed as the next big thing after Phelps and Lochte, left midway during Worlds last year, went on an extended break to manage mental health issues, and then didn't even make the team this year. Plus, he and his wife announced just this week that they are having a baby. Who knows, but I kind of get the feeling that he might not come back for the Olympics, and Rowdy Gaines and Dan Hicks very briefly touched on that this week. And on top of all that, even though the U.S. won the most medals, we only won five gold, which is the lowest number in years and years. The announcers didn't seem too worried about it. It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out. Swimming has had top billing basically since the 2008 games and this go around NBC couldn't be bothered to show more than a one-hour compilation. Thank goodness for Peacock! 2 Link to comment
Guest July 31, 2023 Share July 31, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, tanyak said: The 2023 swimming worlds ended yesterday. The U.S. appears to be in an interesting spot. There seems to be a dearth of big names. Katie Ledecky is around and winning, of course. And so is Ryan Murphy, but I don't think his name is recognizable among those who only pay attention in Olympic years. Caeleb Dressel, who was clearly being billed as the next big thing after Phelps and Lochte, left midway during Worlds last year, went on an extended break to manage mental health issues, and then didn't even make the team this year. Plus, he and his wife announced just this week that they are having a baby. Who knows, but I kind of get the feeling that he might not come back for the Olympics, and Rowdy Gaines and Dan Hicks very briefly touched on that this week. And on top of all that, even though the U.S. won the most medals, we only won five gold, which is the lowest number in years and years. The announcers didn't seem too worried about it. It will be interesting to see how it all shakes out. Swimming has had top billing basically since the 2008 games and this go around NBC couldn't be bothered to show more than a one-hour compilation. Thank goodness for Peacock! To me, a lack of U.S. dominance - or, put another way, innumerable U.S. wins not being a foregone conclusion - would make swimming a little more interesting to watch. It's just so repetitive in format, so uncertainty in the outcomes can only help. And as far as NBC coverage during the Olympics goes, a little less swimming and a little more of the lesser-known sports would be welcome. On a related note, while the network might only have done a one-hour compilation, NBC's social media has been all over the swimming worlds, posting endless updates, highlights, clips of Rowdy Gaines and Michael Phelps in the booth, etc. Same for the various recent track and field tournaments. It reminded me that when the actual Olympics start, I have to unfollow NBC's social media because it's such a relentless glut (and full of spoilers!). Edited July 31, 2023 by tracyscott76 Link to comment
tanyak July 31, 2023 Share July 31, 2023 3 hours ago, tracyscott76 said: To me, a lack of U.S. dominance - or, put another way, innumerable U.S. wins not being a foregone conclusion - would make swimming a little more interesting to watch. It's just so repetitive in format, so uncertainty in the outcomes can only help. And as far as NBC coverage during the Olympics goes, a little less swimming and a little more of the lesser-known sports would be welcome. On a related note, while the network might only have done a one-hour compilation, NBC's social media has been all over the swimming worlds, posting endless updates, highlights, clips of Rowdy Gaines and Michael Phelps in the booth, etc. Same for the various recent track and field tournaments. It reminded me that when the actual Olympics start, I have to unfollow NBC's social media because it's such a relentless glut (and full of spoilers!). Ahhh, that’s right. I think I was following their Instagram up until the Tokyo games, but then unfollowed because of spoilers, and then never re-followed. And that’s a good point about a little less swimming giving some other sports more exposure. It’s interesting because I haven’t seen any Olympics ads. They usually start previews about a year out, but they’re probably trying to figure out who to feature. For sure Suni Lee, Katie Ledecky, Sydney McLaughlin, Noah Lyles. Actually, a handful of track and field folks. My guess is we will start seeing some soft promos during the Track and Field worlds next month. Link to comment
Guest July 31, 2023 Share July 31, 2023 9 minutes ago, tanyak said: Ahhh, that’s right. I think I was following their Instagram up until the Tokyo games, but then unfollowed because of spoilers, and then never re-followed. And that’s a good point about a little less swimming giving some other sports more exposure. It’s interesting because I haven’t seen any Olympics ads. They usually start previews about a year out, but they’re probably trying to figure out who to feature. For sure Suni Lee, Katie Ledecky, Sydney McLaughlin, Noah Lyles. Actually, a handful of track and field folks. My guess is we will start seeing some soft promos during the Track and Field worlds next month. The only tv ads I really remember seeing so far were the ones quite awhile back featuring Paris Hilton, as a play on the name of the host city. Social media has started showing some featuring Dolly Parton, but you're right that there hasn't been much featuring athletes yet in the way of ads. Don't want another Dan & Dave situation! Link to comment
AimingforYoko August 21, 2023 Share August 21, 2023 Sha'Carri Richardson makes it all the way back: 2 2 2 Link to comment
Crashcourse August 21, 2023 Share August 21, 2023 Eh, well, she looks different. Almost didn't recognize her. Link to comment
NowVoyager August 23, 2023 Share August 23, 2023 On 8/21/2023 at 5:48 PM, AimingforYoko said: Sha'Carri Richardson makes it all the way back: WOW! What an Amazing Personal Best & World Title performance from Sha'Carri to win from lane 9 after a slow start! Absolutely exhilarating!!! I loved the giggles & camaraderie among the 3 top women post race! It's been a long 4 years for Sha'Carri after that cannabis DQ. Has anything changed with the rules since then? On a shallow note, I am soo glad Sha'Carri has lost the obvious wig and super long fake nails. She's never looked more elegant and beautiful. I hope this trend continues to spread. 5 Link to comment
Salacious Kitty August 25, 2023 Share August 25, 2023 Sha'Carrri's nails are like 3" long! Congrats to her bronze in the 200, and to Gabby Thomas with the silver. 3 Link to comment
Crashcourse August 25, 2023 Share August 25, 2023 On 8/23/2023 at 5:28 AM, NowVoyager said: On a shallow note, I am soo glad Sha'Carri has lost the obvious wig and super long fake nails. She's never looked more elegant and beautiful. I hope this trend continues to spread. I guess you didn't see her today. She's still got obvious fake hair and super long fake eyelashes. And those nails! 😱 She's obviously physically in great shape, but I wonder about her mental state. I know she wants to be like FloJo with those nails, but she needs to stop it. Link to comment
AimingforYoko August 26, 2023 Share August 26, 2023 Since both the US Women's and Men's 4x100m relay teams avoided disaster and took home gold, the US Women's 4x400m team took it upon themselves to uphold tradition and get DQ'd. Still, 3 out of 4 ain't bad. ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯ 2 1 Link to comment
NUguy514 August 27, 2023 Share August 27, 2023 6 hours ago, AimingforYoko said: Since both the US Women's and Men's 4x100m relay teams avoided disaster and took home gold, the US Women's 4x400m team took it upon themselves to uphold tradition and get DQ'd. Still, 3 out of 4 ain't bad. ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯ Well, karma dictates that if, by some miracle, the men's 4x100 team doesn't fuck up a baton pass, another American relay team must fuck up a baton pass in their stead. This year, it was the 4x400 women's turn. You'll get 'em next time, ladies! 2 Link to comment
NowVoyager August 28, 2023 Share August 28, 2023 On 8/25/2023 at 3:48 PM, Salacious Kitty said: Sha'Carrri's nails are like 3" long! On 8/25/2023 at 7:59 PM, Crashcourse said: I guess you didn't see her today. She's still got obvious fake hair and super long fake eyelashes. And those nails! 😱 She's obviously physically in great shape, but I wonder about her mental state. I know she wants to be like FloJo with those nails, but she needs to stop it. Oh, dear... Maybe I shouldn't have brought up the issue? 😬 Just to be clear, I am an African-American woman just like Sha'Carri. I thought her braided hairstyle was very refreshing & flattering compared to the previous, obvious wigs--- even though, yes, she was still wearing extensions. Regarding the nails & eyelashes--- well, they are a choice & everyone should be free to choose what they want, but--- I am just hoping the current social trends return to natural beauty. Now what else is going on? Lol. 1 1 Link to comment
NowVoyager August 28, 2023 Share August 28, 2023 (edited) USA Alexis Holmes chased down The Netherlands Femke Bol so hard she fell ON HER FACE a yard short of the goal in the mixed relay!: Later: On 8/26/2023 at 5:26 PM, AimingforYoko said: Since both the US Women's and Men's 4x100m relay teams avoided disaster and took home gold, the US Women's 4x400m team took it upon themselves to uphold tradition and get DQ'd. Still, 3 out of 4 ain't bad. ¯\_ (ツ)_/¯ Alexis Holmes turned around before securing the baton! She was out of the zone! OMG! USA Disqualified! Hero one day, getting dragged on social media the next! Then: Femke Bol & The Netherlands get their revenge--- her kick at the end was EPIC! WHEW!!! This was soo good! Cannot wait for the Olympics! Scores to settle all around! Edited August 28, 2023 by NowVoyager 2 Link to comment
Crashcourse August 28, 2023 Share August 28, 2023 I don't understand the point of Noah Lyles attacking the NBA for being called world champions. Is he gonna attack the MLB for playing in the World Series next? He's a track superstar, but I think he needs to shut his gator mouth about other sports. https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/track-star-noah-lyles-questions-nba-title-winners-being-called-world-champions Link to comment
AimingforYoko August 28, 2023 Share August 28, 2023 On the one hand, he's right, North America is not the world. On the other hand does any one believe any club in any league in any country would beat the NBA Champs? 3 Link to comment
Crashcourse August 28, 2023 Share August 28, 2023 1 hour ago, AimingforYoko said: On the one hand, he's right, North America is not the world. On the other hand does any one believe any club in any league in any country would beat the NBA Champs? Yeah, technically, he's right, but my point was that I wondered why he focused on the NBA in the first place. Why couldn't he just enjoy his fucking medals? Also, NBA players have won gold medals in the Olympics, so I guess he forgot about that. 1 Link to comment
CM-BlueButterfly August 13 Share August 13 Please head over to the new Olympics forum to discuss anything related to the Olympics. 2 Link to comment
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