there are anti-Olympics protesters outside the stadium. Go figure. They are gathering to protest the gathering of people at the Olympics during COVID. Even though it was pushed back a year, there are no spectators, etc.
RE: apparently it is a little more exciting opening ceremonies than usual
there are anti-Olympics protesters outside the stadium. Go figure. They are gathering to protest the gathering of people at the Olympics during COVID. Even though it was pushed back a year, there are no spectators, etc.
Given how things have been going, they have a point.
RE: RE: apparently it is a little more exciting opening ceremonies than usual
there are anti-Olympics protesters outside the stadium. Go figure. They are gathering to protest the gathering of people at the Olympics during COVID. Even though it was pushed back a year, there are no spectators, etc.
Given how things have been going, they have a point.
It's just an odd way to make a point imo. Gathering in large groups to protest other people gathering in groups.
there are anti-Olympics protesters outside the stadium. Go figure. They are gathering to protest the gathering of people at the Olympics during COVID. Even though it was pushed back a year, there are no spectators, etc.
Given how things have been going, they have a point.
LOL yes pet's protest a mass gathering with a mass gathering
My japanese wife says protestors are pissed for different reasons.
They are pissed that they have to lock down (early resturant/bar closing- and they love drinking), but the olympics can be held. They feel it is hypocritical. Either open everything or shut down everything, but don't do both (shut down the locals, but alow international olympics).
-First medal ever apparently, a gold, in fencing. Lee Keifer, women's foil.
-Men's 400M IM swimming - Gold and Silver, Chase Kalisz (a Baltimore-area kid who trained with Phelps at one point) and Jay Litherland. I think the two were college teammates at UGA.
softball team had a walk-off win vs. Japan, but it doesn't matter. The two of them will play in the Gold medal game tomorrow, which was already set prior to the game
athlete is allowed to compete in anything. This Russian Olympic Committee Bullshit is ridiculous. Oh, big consequence for decades of cheating, lying and deception by the highest levels of government. Olympics are kind of a joke. No accountability whatsoever.
Hell, Russia was even AWARDED an Olympic Games despite overwhelming evidence that there is an ongoing state-sanctioned drug program. All about the $$$.
Won their first gold medal in history. She's 121 pounds and cleared 280 pounds in her final lift in the clean and jerk. She grew up in extreme poverty and started weightlifting attaching concrete blocks to plastic pipes. That's insane.
Ends with a 0-0 tie vs Australia but qualify for the knockout round. Pathetic.
USA men's sevens rugby blew a 21 point lead to Team GB because their coach is a fuckin moron. He needs to be fired right now. Playing for 9th place. Despicable garbage Fuckstain result. Not prepared. Not in form. No discipline. Too many mistakes. Unfocused. Fire that asshole. It's been a decade. Bye.
Speechless watching the tactics played by USWNT. Such a passive game with terrible passing,no possession and lack of offensive continuity.
Not sure thy have the right head coach going forward. They won't go much further in this tournament playing these type of tactics.
USWNT may have reached their expiration limit and it is time to renew the talent. Happened back when Mia Hamm was there and leaving. The world catches up, like in basketball. I still expect Womens' basketball to be a blowout/cakewalk.
1st time in my life, I could care less about the Olympics. Maybe when track and field starts I'll watch, until then, meh.
was injured on the vault and will not participate in the rest of the team event. The US trails ROC after the first two disciplines
Just saw this...what a gut punch. Hope she's ok and maybe gets the chance to perform in the individuals.
Saw reports that it’s more of a mental health issue. Still a medical issue as far as I’m concerned. Coach said it’s not an injury and is mental health related.
awkwardly on the vault and she changed the planned routine after taking an odd step on the runup.
Then after she landed, she was surrounded by the trainers for a couple of minutes before leaving to go to the locker room.
I guess it could be a non-physical injury, but it sure didn't look like it from the footage.
I wonder what the burnout rate is for these kids. The pressure on her has been incredible. Perhaps she would not allow herself to accept a mistake/failure and finally it happened.
I do feel bad for the ones with unworldly pressure on them as much as I am ecstatic for the unexpected success of kids like the 17 y/o swimmer.
The New York Times
@nytimes
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Breaking News: Simone Biles said she withdrew from the women’s gymnastics team final because she wasn’t in a good place mentally to compete after so much pressure to win. It is not clear whether she will compete in her individual events. https://nyti.ms/3iV9Ul6
even in the Olympic Trials her form was off. I imagine the pressure to perform at your best has gotten the best of her mentally.
She needs to go out on Thursday and try to have fun in her performances regardless.
You're correct, she's been "off" as far as her standards go, for a while now. I agree...just go have fun, now. If she can. Maybe it's not fun any longer. She's an incredible athlete who's carried a lot of pressure for years. I feel for the young woman. Hope she gets right, no matter how she has to do it.
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there are anti-Olympics protesters outside the stadium. Go figure. They are gathering to protest the gathering of people at the Olympics during COVID. Even though it was pushed back a year, there are no spectators, etc.
Given how things have been going, they have a point.
It's just an odd way to make a point imo. Gathering in large groups to protest other people gathering in groups.
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there are anti-Olympics protesters outside the stadium. Go figure. They are gathering to protest the gathering of people at the Olympics during COVID. Even though it was pushed back a year, there are no spectators, etc.
Given how things have been going, they have a point.
LOL yes pet's protest a mass gathering with a mass gathering
They are pissed that they have to lock down (early resturant/bar closing- and they love drinking), but the olympics can be held. They feel it is hypocritical. Either open everything or shut down everything, but don't do both (shut down the locals, but alow international olympics).
Not anymore
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was one of the torch carriers, as was Saddaharo Oh, who looks like he's in rough shape
He is 81. Is Matsui on their baseball team?
I'm pretty sure he's not. They had three of their famous baseball players carrying the torch for a couple of minutes.
Well, it’s the new millennium. You’ll be surprised how many roles (both real and imagined) can be reprised in such scenarios.
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was one of the torch carriers, as was Saddaharo Oh, who looks like he's in rough shape
He is 81. Is Matsui on their baseball team?
I'm pretty sure he's not. They had three of their famous baseball players carrying the torch for a couple of minutes.
-Men's 400M IM swimming - Gold and Silver, Chase Kalisz (a Baltimore-area kid who trained with Phelps at one point) and Jay Litherland. I think the two were college teammates at UGA.
-10M men's air rifle gold William Shaner
-Taekwondo women's 67kg Anastasija ZOLOTIC
Hell, Russia was even AWARDED an Olympic Games despite overwhelming evidence that there is an ongoing state-sanctioned drug program. All about the $$$.
That was nuts!! US is doing well in the pool, but not as dominant as they have been,
That's the best moment of the Olympics so far. Alaska has only one pool of Olympic length in the entire state
Americans won in shooting guns? There a fuckin surprise. 😀
USA men's sevens rugby blew a 21 point lead to Team GB because their coach is a fuckin moron. He needs to be fired right now. Playing for 9th place. Despicable garbage Fuckstain result. Not prepared. Not in form. No discipline. Too many mistakes. Unfocused. Fire that asshole. It's been a decade. Bye.
Not sure thy have the right head coach going forward. They won't go much further in this tournament playing these type of tactics.
Just saw this...what a gut punch. Hope she's ok and maybe gets the chance to perform in the individuals.
1st time in my life, I could care less about the Olympics. Maybe when track and field starts I'll watch, until then, meh.
USA down to last 3 outs. Had a good chance in the last inning but caught a bad break.
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was injured on the vault and will not participate in the rest of the team event. The US trails ROC after the first two disciplines
Just saw this...what a gut punch. Hope she's ok and maybe gets the chance to perform in the individuals.
Saw reports that it’s more of a mental health issue. Still a medical issue as far as I’m concerned. Coach said it’s not an injury and is mental health related.
Then after she landed, she was surrounded by the trainers for a couple of minutes before leaving to go to the locker room.
I guess it could be a non-physical injury, but it sure didn't look like it from the footage.
Then after she landed, she was surrounded by the trainers for a couple of minutes before leaving to go to the locker room.
I guess it could be a non-physical injury, but it sure didn't look like it from the footage.
I wonder what the burnout rate is for these kids. The pressure on her has been incredible. Perhaps she would not allow herself to accept a mistake/failure and finally it happened.
I do feel bad for the ones with unworldly pressure on them as much as I am ecstatic for the unexpected success of kids like the 17 y/o swimmer.
* SIMONE BILES: "AFTER THE PERFORMANCE I DID I JUST DIDN'T WANT TO GO ON"
* SIMONE BILES: "WE'RE GOING TO SEE ABOUT THURSDAY"
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even in the Olympic Trials her form was off. I imagine the pressure to perform at your best has gotten the best of her mentally.
She needs to go out on Thursday and try to have fun in her performances regardless.
@nytimes
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Breaking News: Simone Biles said she withdrew from the women’s gymnastics team final because she wasn’t in a good place mentally to compete after so much pressure to win. It is not clear whether she will compete in her individual events. https://nyti.ms/3iV9Ul6
even in the Olympic Trials her form was off. I imagine the pressure to perform at your best has gotten the best of her mentally.
She needs to go out on Thursday and try to have fun in her performances regardless.
You're correct, she's been "off" as far as her standards go, for a while now. I agree...just go have fun, now. If she can. Maybe it's not fun any longer. She's an incredible athlete who's carried a lot of pressure for years. I feel for the young woman. Hope she gets right, no matter how she has to do it.
Looks like they play Netherlands
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Coached by Pia? She's going to tear them apart. Good. Wanna play not to lose? Get ready to lose.
Looks like they play Netherlands
Ah, you are correct sir. If they beat the Dutch, they'll most likely face Brazil who has Canadia next.