08-01-2024, 02:01 PM
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Olympic Guru
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: PL1
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Finlay Knox qualifies for the Men’s 200m IM Final
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08-01-2024, 02:10 PM
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#102
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Holy Australia killing it in this women's relay final
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08-01-2024, 02:14 PM
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#103
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Wow. Amazing swim by the Aussies, Americans and Chinese! Bronze for China! Aussies with an OR!
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08-01-2024, 02:14 PM
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#104
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Was that the last race for McIntosh?
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08-01-2024, 02:15 PM
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#105
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Chicago
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Originally Posted by trackercowe
Was that the last race for McIntosh?
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Individual IM this weekend, or later this week? 200 IM
Last edited by EldrickOnIce; 08-01-2024 at 02:18 PM.
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08-01-2024, 02:19 PM
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#106
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Andy Murray just played his last competitive match as he and partner Dan Evans went down to defeat in men's doubles earlier today. I for one am going to miss that cantankerous Brit. To be fair, he was a changed man after marriage and having kids lol.
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08-01-2024, 02:23 PM
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#107
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Felix and Gaby lose 6-3 6-3 to the Czechia duo of Machac and Siniakova. Felix was running on fumes in that match, but he and Gaby still have a chance to win bronze in a couple of days.
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08-01-2024, 02:34 PM
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#108
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Originally Posted by dash_pinched
Felix and Gaby lose 6-3 6-3 to the Czechia duo of Machac and Siniakova. Felix was running on fumes in that match, but he and Gaby still have a chance to win bronze in a couple of days.
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I think that's tomorrow. He has the Men's Semi at 5:30 AM and then the Mixed Doubles is the third match on Suzanne Lenglen court. First match there is at 4:00 so I'm not sure when exactly that will be. Likely not much of a gap again tomorrow. He's got to be gassed at this point.
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08-01-2024, 02:37 PM
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#109
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Thanks, I thought I heard on the broadcast that it was to be played in a couple of days, but that was likely incorrect information.
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08-01-2024, 02:51 PM
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#110
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Originally Posted by EldrickOnIce
Individual IM this weekend, or later this week? 200 IM
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She has the 200m IM tomorrow/Saturday and I would assume she will be part of the team for the 4x100 Medley Relay on Saturday/Sunday.
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08-01-2024, 02:57 PM
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#111
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by dash_pinched
Thanks, I thought I heard on the broadcast that it was to be played in a couple of days, but that was likely incorrect information.
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That would be ridiculous, why are they cramming it on like this? Medals should be handed out on Sundays!
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08-01-2024, 03:26 PM
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#112
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Olympic Guru
Join Date: Oct 2010
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The Oilers are very close on becoming a powerhouse team.
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08-01-2024, 03:41 PM
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#113
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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08-01-2024, 03:42 PM
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#114
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Appealing my suspension
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Just outside Enemy Lines
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Originally Posted by Mazrim
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There is some friction between the IOC and IBA where the IOC stripped the IBA of recognition because of corruption...stones from a glass house I think...
Khelif and a Taiwan fighter Lin Yu-tin both were disqualified from last year's world Championships by the IBA for elevated testosterone levels after updating this requirement if I have read this correctly. The IOC reverted back to previous regulations that did not have those same requirements.
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08-01-2024, 03:55 PM
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That scheduling for the Tennis is pretty ridiculous. Can't really think of a reason that the schedule needed to be so compressed
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08-01-2024, 03:57 PM
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#116
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From The Sports Memory.
Dikec Yusuf, who only recently took up shooting after a particularly heated argument with his ex-wife, credits his success to his newfound passion for seeing his kids and a relentless drive to prove his ex wrong. "I never thought I'd be here," Yusuf said, shrugging nonchalantly. "I was just aiming for a weekend with the kids."
The 52-year-old, who works as a mechanic in a small garage in Istanbul, first picked up a gun during a particularly frustrating divorce mediation. His unorthodox approach – no specialty gear, no training regimen, and a wardrobe consisting of his everyday jeans and a T-shirt – has baffled professional shooters. "He just shows up, shoots a near perfect round, and then asks if there's a smoking area nearby."
After winning silver, Yusuf stood emotionless on the Olympic podium and declared, "Sharon, if you're watching this, I want my dog back."
That last quote can't be true? Love the story though. There's still hope even at 52 years old!
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08-01-2024, 04:06 PM
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#117
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Calgary, AB
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Originally Posted by trackercowe
From The Sports Memory.
Dikec Yusuf, who only recently took up shooting after a particularly heated argument with his ex-wife, credits his success to his newfound passion for seeing his kids and a relentless drive to prove his ex wrong. "I never thought I'd be here," Yusuf said, shrugging nonchalantly. "I was just aiming for a weekend with the kids."
The 52-year-old, who works as a mechanic in a small garage in Istanbul, first picked up a gun during a particularly frustrating divorce mediation. His unorthodox approach – no specialty gear, no training regimen, and a wardrobe consisting of his everyday jeans and a T-shirt – has baffled professional shooters. "He just shows up, shoots a near perfect round, and then asks if there's a smoking area nearby."
After winning silver, Yusuf stood emotionless on the Olympic podium and declared, "Sharon, if you're watching this, I want my dog back."
That last quote can't be true? Love the story though. There's still hope even at 52 years old! |
Pretty sure that whole story is fake...it's actually from the "Sports Memery" which I'm pretty sure is a parody site.
This is the guy's 5th Olympic games, so don't think it's a newfound passion.
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08-01-2024, 04:22 PM
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#118
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Appealing my suspension
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Just outside Enemy Lines
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I saw comments that people think he's a hitman. I read a story that he is a non-commissioned officer of the Turkish Gendarmerie. Also read how he prepared for these games by trying to be more relaxed and block out the Olympic pressure since he has a lot of experience.
It is pretty awesome that someone looks that casual and is able to medal in their event. Just shows be careful who you mess with.
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08-01-2024, 04:24 PM
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#119
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NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
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That scheduling for the Tennis is pretty ridiculous. Can't really think of a reason that the schedule needed to be so compressed
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Because it's a 1 week sport and not 2 weeks. It's because Felix decided to enter 3 competitions.
Boxing for example is a two week sport. In fact, the boxing semifinals and finals move to Roland Garros once the tennis is done.
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08-01-2024, 05:09 PM
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#120
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Monster Storm
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Calgary
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Surfing quarter finals on now, conditions are smaller than the other day but still impressive.
I’m rooting for Gabriel Medina!
His image and more so his ride from round three was amazing!
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