JoeyJoeJoeJr. Shabadoo Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 1 hour ago, Dumb Nuck said: Canada cheated too, they all cheat, the real failure is getting caught. Ben Johnson says hi. Btw did Carl Lewis ever have to give any of his medals back after being caught? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Paris did a good job. E coli in Seine river was the worse problem they had. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) Edited August 11 by Rip The Mesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/los-angeles-olympics-make-a-preposterous-promise-no-car-games-in-2028/ar-AA1oC5Ra?ocid=BingNewsSerp Los Angeles Olympics make a preposterous promise: ‘No-car Games’ in 2028 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Five new sports are coming to LA28, including Baseball/Softball, Lacrosse and Cricket returning to the Olympic program, and Flag Football and Squash making their Olympic debut and are officially #LA28BOUND. https://la28.org/en/LA28_Sports_Program.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24K Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 9 minutes ago, Jaimito said: Five new sports are coming to LA28, including Baseball/Softball, Lacrosse and Cricket returning to the Olympic program, and Flag Football and Squash making their Olympic debut and are officially #LA28BOUND. https://la28.org/en/LA28_Sports_Program.html Surprised they didn't put in octogenarian tennis (pickle ball). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngould21 Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I wonder if the "right" has found something to bitch about in the closing ceremonies? My only complaint, to much Red Hot Chili Peppers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Kirk Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I'm still in amazement that break dancing is now an Olympic sport?........lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 1 minute ago, Captain Kirk said: I'm still in amazement that break dancing is now an Olympic sport?........lol I thought the same thing, but after watching it, those folks are in great shape and are doing things on par with a lot of the gymnastic and swimming competitions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 1 hour ago, 24K said: Dude their athletes literally go into sporting schools beginning as early as elementary. It is a different system compared to the west. They pump out athletes that literally dedicate their whole live to their sport. You will have an advantage when the state funds everything from the start compared to other countries where you have to fund yourself for most of your training. Just look at how Canada became more competitive after own the podium. US benefits significantly from NCAA and is a big reason they are able to pump out their athletes. Being funded plays way bigger of a reason and advantage for success. Except in Russia’s case they had a system for doping that was led by the government that’s the difference. Wouldn’t shock me if other countries with authoritarian control are doing the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24K Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 52 minutes ago, Johngould21 said: I wonder if the "right" has found something to bitch about in the closing ceremonies? My only complaint, to much Red Hot Chili Peppers. I guess having a black legend representing America at the end that is not even from US? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Rip The Mesh Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 33 minutes ago, Bob Long said: I thought the same thing, but after watching it, those folks are in great shape and are doing things on par with a lot of the gymnastic and swimming competitions. They won't have much for spines if they practice for four more years... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 I remember this mascot well. Sam the Eagle. Was designed by Disney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkNuk Posted August 12 Author Share Posted August 12 Well done, France! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyone Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 cricket? some of those games last 5 DAYS.... how will they fit a mini tournament into the 2 weeks of the Olympics? Flag Football? I guess they want Brady to get a gold medal too... Lacrosse? are they talking field or arena? totally different animals. and again I ask where is Pickleball? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 4 minutes ago, grumpyone said: cricket? some of those games last 5 DAYS.... how will they fit a mini tournament into the 2 weeks of the Olympics? Flag Football? I guess they want Brady to get a gold medal too... Lacrosse? are they talking field or arena? totally different animals. and again I ask where is Pickleball? -Not all Cricket games are long. Some are long (test) some are 'short form', a few hours. - hope its box lacrosse but field would be great too. - No to any kind of American stlye 'football', not in enough countries. - and F' Pickle ball too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucker67 Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Those closing ceremonies were boring AF. Had to bring in Tom Cruise to give it a pulse, as cheesy as that was. Good job with everything else though, France. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumb Nuck Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 3 hours ago, Captain Kirk said: I'm still in amazement that break dancing is now an Olympic sport?........lol Its not any longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeNiro Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 1 hour ago, Dumb Nuck said: Its not any longer. Good. There are so many real sports that deserve to be in over breakdancing. While they’re at it they need to cut out some of the diving events. There’s way too many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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canucks curse Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 6 hours ago, 24K said: Surprised they didn't put in octogenarian tennis (pickle ball). don't you dare descriminate... its also for fatties and the kids who were always the last choice in gym class sports 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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coho8888 Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 Not gonna lie, will probably have some withdrawals now that the games are over. Despite our auspicious start with the drone scandal, it’s been a great games to watch. 4 years can’t come soon enough. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimito Posted August 12 Share Posted August 12 From Apr this yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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