2021 Olympics - Tokyo

[Shock Top]

Some of our athletes are out there breaking world records and/or Olympic records; Others said the extra year help them greatly. Yet, some of our athletes either buckled under pressure or ran to stupidly in the heats/semis that it hurt their chances in the finals. Nothing to to with having training thrown off.

I mean, several of them already had world leading times in 2021. Not like they weren’t the favorite or at least a medal favorite coming into the games.

Obviously we aren’t going to agree on this, and that’s alright.

[jdmee]

Aliphine has dropped out at the halfway point. She has been having hip issues.

[Shock Top]

Nothing wrong with becoming a mother, it's God's greatest gift, but it definitely hurt any chance she had of medaling doing it so close to the Olympics.

I wish her and her family nothing but health and happiness in the future.

[Shock Top]

Popovich is a HOFer, but he isn’t the best FIBA/Olympic basketball coach.

USA Basketball could definitely use a change at HC after Tokyo. Preferably, someone who soul focus is international play.

[Shock Top]

Why do they keep switching on Gobert?!?!

[WuDrWu]

Women's 4X400 win gold with the 5th fastest time ever (3rd if you don't count doping USSR and GDR teams) and the men also get gold in the 4th fastest all time 4X400.

Was flipping around today and caught a Kumite final.

I'm like....whoa....I'm all in here!

Very disappointing.


First, apparently Olympic Kumite doesn't used the preferred raised and slightly curved fighting arena.

Second, they have weight classes.

Third, apparently there is no hiding pills in your drawers to crumble into blinding dust when the opponent has achieved an advantage and is on the cusp of victory.

Fourth, and worst of all, no wagering. I do think eel is available though. And I may have seen an aged Chong Li in the background, difficult to tell.

They also wear tons of protective gear and gloves and crok like shoes that would be safe to hit a toddler with.

And apparently in the gold medal matches, dancing back and forth on your toes for 3 minutes is the preferred way to victory. Striking the opponent in any way seems forbidden.


Perhaps the low light of the Tokyo games for me.

[1979Shocker]

USA leaves Tokyo with Olympic GOLD in men's 4x400m relay (With Replays) | NBC Sports - YouTube

[1979Shocker]

Felix wins 11th medal; USA dream team wins 4x400m gold (With Replays) | Tokyo Olympics | NBC Sports - YouTube

[WuDrWu]

Interesting for the women that of the 4 runners, only Felix is a true 400 athlete. Mu is an 800 woman, and Muhammad and McLaughlin are 400 hurdlers.

Clearly, all 4 are exceedingly talented and fast.

[Kung Wu]

[Kung Wu]

One thing I learned this Olympics, is I think I could become a fan of womens pole vaulting.

[SubGod22]

One thing I learned this Olympics, is I think I could become a fan of womens pole vaulting.

You're just now learning this?

[WstateU]

One thing I learned this Olympics, is I think I could become a fan of womens pole vaulting.

Unfortunately, my 'pole' doesn't 'vault' much anymore...

[MikeKennedyRulZ]

Enjoy...

[WstateU]

Enjoy...

Goodness gracious Great Balls of Fire!