drnkirishone Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 the swimming events are always exciting Quote
ubkev Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 the swimming events are always exciting I love the World Record line. I don't even care what the event is! Break records! Quote
Eleven Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 I love the World Record line. I don't even care what the event is! Break records! That thing is pretty cool. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 I love the World Record line. I don't even care what the event is! Break records! HGH! HGH! HGH! Errrr. I mean. Ya know. I do hate that I'm so cynical about new world records. Quote
Eleven Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 It's your day 2 highlights! Kenyans demanding bribes: https://twitter.com/Arbuthnott/status/761997837555101696 Man arrested for demanding the Brazilian president quit: https://www.noticiasaominuto.com.br/brasil/262853/homem-com-cartaz-fora-temer-e-preso-em-disputa-do-tiro-com-arco Two rowers have fallen into the Lagoon of Disease. (Shouldn't Olympic rowers be able to stay in their scull?): https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/aug/06/serbia-rowers-sunk-capsize-rio-olympics Aussie coaches robbed at knifepoint: http://www.nbcnews.com/card/australian-olympic-rowing-coaches-robbed-knifepoint-n624646?cid=sm_fb Quote
Eleven Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 On a less dismal note, WNYers in the Olympics: http://www.allwnynews.com/2016/08/wnyers-to-watch-for-in-2016-olympics.html Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 Eleven's Olympic highlights of the day have become my highlight of the day. This better last until the closing ceremony. Quote
Norcal Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 I'm fallin in love with the 7v7 rugby. USA out there layin hits!! Quote
Neo Posted August 7, 2016 Author Report Posted August 7, 2016 I know little about fencing ... Wait 30 minutes and Google Massialles v Avola (US v Italy). No spoiler ... What a finish. Quote
darksabre Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 Crossing my fingers I didn't just watch someone die during this women's cycling race. Good god. Quote
pi2000 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 Crossing my fingers I didn't just watch someone die during this women's cycling race. Good god. That was terrible crash, word is she has regained consciousness in the ambulance. Looked like she snapped her neck tho. Quote
darksabre Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 That was terrible crash, word is she has regained consciousness in the ambulance. Looked like she snapped her neck tho. I couldn't even watch the rest of the race after that. I hope she is okay but my god watching it in real time knowing what happened yesterday I immediately feared the worst. Quote
pi2000 Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) I couldn't even watch the rest of the race after that. I hope she is okay but my god watching it in real time knowing what happened yesterday I immediately feared the worst. Here she is in the hospital, looks OK. http://pic.twitter.com/AOgpwLR8Ea Edited August 7, 2016 by pi2000 Quote
darksabre Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 the crash... http://twitter.com/TomCroesNL/status/762361385623912448/video/1 Here she is in the hospital, looks OK. http://pic.twitter.com/AOgpwLR8Ea That's an old photo from another crash. Quote
WildCard Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 (edited) So, watch at your own risk, obviously; the crash https://streamable.com/k2b8 Edited August 7, 2016 by WildCard Quote
darksabre Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 The worst part of the crash was when they cut back after it happened and she was still just lying there motionless. Sickening image. Quote
darksabre Posted August 7, 2016 Report Posted August 7, 2016 Final report on Van Vleuten is a severe concussion and three lumbar fractures. She'll spend 24 hours in ICU. I'm amazed she isn't more hurt. Or dead. Quote
JJFIVEOH Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 Samir Ait Said breaks his tibia and fibula. WARNING, not for the squeemish! https://www.facebook.com/LetTheFameBegin/videos/vb.1276449959052125/1323459067684547/?type=2&theater Quote
drnkirishone Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 katie ledecky is not human. it just is not possible Quote
darksabre Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 katie ledecky is not human. it just is not possible I couldn't believe that race. 5 seconds ahead of the rest of the field. Who needs doping when you're a corn fed American? Quote
drnkirishone Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 I couldn't believe that race. 5 seconds ahead of the rest of the field. Who needs doping when you're a corn fed American? she had to wait to celebrate so that the rest of the field could finish!!! Quote
Brawndo Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 That's an unbelievable race. Got to love Lilly King for this https://twitter.com/_marcusd_/status/762463861207281665 Quote
That Aud Smell Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 The Ledecky thing is ... weird. And awesome of course. Dominance in swim can be accomplished with much smaller margins of victory. Quote
Norcal Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 Well womens 7v7 rugby, it was fun while it lasted. Quote
TrueBlueGED Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 I'm late to the party, but Katie Ledecky's victory margin may be the single most impressive athletic feat I've seen since Usain Bolt's world record in the 100. Wow. Secondly, seeing Phelps back and grabbing the lead for the relay was great. God I love the Olympics. Quote
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