2024 Paris Olympics thread
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So the $1.5B investment in new sewage systems in Paris paid off, and they were able to conduct the women's (and the men's) triathlon in (and around) the River Seine.
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I'm guessing she swims it about as fast as I could run it
I’d forgotten this. After the 2020 Olympics (which took place in 2021), the youngest of these kids took KL to Show-and-Tell at his elementary school, Olympic medals and all. Good story.
3 x 3 basketball. Why?
And 3 x 3 = 9. Even I know that.
For f*ck’s sake.
And 3 x 3 = 9. Even I know that.
For f*ck’s sake.
It has more to do with body composition. Women entering puberty start adding adipose tissue for child bearing. Adipose tissue is added weight in gymnastics. China started using pre-pubescent girls in gymnastics leading to the minimal age guidelines. If you notice most Olympic female gymnasts are under 5 ft tall and less than 100 lbs. Spinning is aided by a small moment of inertia - short stature - think of figure skaters tucking in arms to spin faster, and low body weight. Gymnasts with low body fat and higher muscle to fat ratio have a distinct advantage. Hence younger is better since they have lower adipose tissue levels. However it takes years to learn elite skills so it comes down to body vs brain to determine best age.
Yeah, 3x3 basketball does nothing for me. Neither does handball. I’m giving field hockey a chance, USA 2-3 GB. Second half now starting. USA Network.
I understand all of that, but those same physical changes happen to all women. The fact that only 'women's' gymnastics has been dominated by teenagers tells me that there is something fundamentally wrong, or at least odd with the sport.
Handball is growing on me. Still don't understand all of the rules yet.
Women's beach volleyball has been brutal - heard of a significant wrist injury but told @BobPSU92 is alright.....
Yeah, she was way up in the rafters. Gold/bronze result for Biles / Lee.
Good day for the U.S. Gold medals in women’s gymnastics, swimming, rowing, and fencing (women’s foil).
Can confirm the climbing rope is still used in Howard County. I was shocked when my 6 year old told me she climbed to the top in gym class.
The USA's 1st gold in rowing. The team of 4 was composed of two that grew up in suburban Philadelphia, one that grew up in the Pittsburgh area, and the 4th from Connecticut. It was the 1st Olympic gold the USA won in a four-man boat since 1960.
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Great race by Douglas to win the gold. The South African had won the 100 breaststroke, and really put up a battle in the 200.
This may have been the last highlight for the USA. I think the final score was 5-2, Great Britain.