OT: 2016 Rio Summer Olympics

[pucka lucka]

So in the Hammer throw today a Polish woman threw 82.29. So far in the 2016 the longest a man has thrown 81.87. The men's olympic record is 84.80, world record 86.74. That's stunning. The silver medalist threw 76.75. That 82.29 would have won gold in the 2012 Olympics...among the men.

The women's hammer weighs slightly more than half of the men's.

 

[Maukkis]

Oh yeah. Finland secured its first medal. Goddamn, was I in shock when I saw the match. Mira Potkonen won both the bronze medalist from London and the reigning world champion in her first two boxing matches. An underdog and a half...

...please, let her make it three.

 

[Aavco Cup]

So Canada just locked up second?

Canada - 8:00am tomorrow
Russia

Argentina
Brazil

Poland
USA

Italy
Iran

 

[Holden Caulfield]

The women's hammer weighs slightly more than half of the men's.

Thank you. That made little sense to me lol.

 

[puck stoppa]

Quick, someone tell hope solo those cowards made the final!

 

[wpgsilver]

Cowards strike again!

 

[meedle]

I thought that was in.

 

[meedle]

Not sure why she slid on that, that was a bad angle to take a shot from.

 

[wpgsilver]

Drouin!
GOLD!

 

[surixon]

Drouin!
GOLD!

Perfectly executed by him.

 

[jungles]

I don't normally watch basketball, so maybe this is normal, but man was the shooting by Canada awful today. I mean, isn't "layup" often used to describe things that are relatively easy?

 

[sipowicz]

Nice GOLD by Drouin!

But man are the crowds dismal! Can't they put some of the poor kids of Rio in those seats!

 

[mcpw]

Nice GOLD by Drouin!

But man are the crowds dismal! Can't they put some of the poor kids of Rio in those seats!

they would but the athletes don't want to get shot

 

[cbcwpg]

Wouldn't be the Olympics without a scandal or two...

International Boxing Association drops judges and referees from Rio Games after reviewing Olympic displays so far

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ot...Rio-Games-reviewing-Olympic-displays-far.html

Europe's top Olympic official arrested in Rio over tickets sales

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-37107450

 

[puck stoppa]

Degrasse bolt bromance continues and it's hilarious. 1-2 in the semis, bolt was cruising so degrasse decided to put a little heat on and they both smile at each other at finish line, best part, Gatlin looked like he let up a touch in his heat and didn't make the final!

 

[AnonoJet]

Is there a more universally liked athlete then Bolt? The guy is something else, and the situation with DeGrasse is pretty special to watch.

 

[surixon]

Is there a more universally liked athlete then Bolt? The guy is something else, and the situation with DeGrasse is pretty special to watch.

I never really paid attention to Bolt until these games but yeah he truly is an iconic person and tremendous ambassador.

 

[irunthepeg]

I never really paid attention to Bolt until these games but yeah he truly is an iconic person and tremendous ambassador.

Man you didn't see the hype in 2008 or even 2012? You missed out haha. He's a great ambassador, for sure.

And I'm glad Gatlin is out

 

[surixon]

Man you didn't see the hype in 2008 or even 2012? You missed out haha. He's a great ambassador, for sure.

And I'm glad Gatlin is out

Oh I knew who he was and what he accomplished but seeing as there was no Canadian who was in the running at the time I just never bothered to follow track all that closely.

 

[puck stoppa]

Nothing like making up a story lochte. Crazy reports that the four swimmers lied to cover up a fight with security at a gas station, of course lochte is back home but other three swimmers weren't so lucky. Story seemed fishy the minute mr hero said that they had guns and told him to get on ground and he said no, like really how many people would say no there. Throw the book at lochte if he lied about gun to his head.

 

[ps241]

Nothing like making up a story lochte. Crazy reports that the four swimmers lied to cover up a fight with security at a gas station, of course lochte is back home but other three swimmers weren't so lucky. Story seemed fishy the minute mr hero said that they had guns and told him to get on ground and he said no, like really how many people would say no there. Throw the book at lochte if he lied about gun to his head.

I just hope they don't arrest Phelps by mistake.

 

[Bob E]

I just hope they don't arrest Phelps by mistake.

Only if Elliotte Freidman is helping the police out in identifying him.


Couldn't resist.

 

[sully1410]

Nothing like making up a story lochte. Crazy reports that the four swimmers lied to cover up a fight with security at a gas station, of course lochte is back home but other three swimmers weren't so lucky. Story seemed fishy the minute mr hero said that they had guns and told him to get on ground and he said no, like really how many people would say no there. Throw the book at lochte if he lied about gun to his head.

I told you he made it up. One day, you guys will figure out that I am right about all this ****.

 

[puck stoppa]

I told you he made it up. One day, you guys will figure out that I am right about all this ****.

You did call it, I didn't think four guys could lie about something like that, can we trust anyone anymore?

 

[cbcwpg]

https://www.thestar.com/sports/olym...ry-case-pulled-off-flight-at-rio-airport.html

The real story....??