OT: 2016 Rio Summer Olympics

[flyingkiwi]

One things for sure, the women can't kick very well after those tries

Yeah they're not as polished. But the place they kick from is determined by where the try is scored so if they get it in the corner you're pretty much guaranteed an awful angle.

 

[puck stoppa]

Yeah they're not as polished. But the place they kick from is determined by where the try is scored so if they get it in the corner you're pretty much guaranteed an awful angle.

I know I played rugby some Canadians know the rules
In fact even played some Aussie rules when I was down there.

 

[surixon]

Penny Oleksiak with a silver in the the 100M butterfly. Shes having a phenomenal games so far.

 

[puck stoppa]

Penny Oleksiak with a silver in the the 100M butterfly. Shes having a phenomenal games so far.

That was a stellar performance! What power from such a young kid, exciting stuff.

 

[Gm0ney]

That was a stellar performance! What power from such a young kid, exciting stuff.

Oleksiak's finish was ridiculous - she powered right to the wall. I think Volmer was ahead of her and glided a bit early and ended up in 3rd. And wow, was Sjostrom fast...

Penny's the 16 year old sister of Dallas Stars D Jamie...

 

[flyingkiwi]

I know I played rugby some Canadians know the rules
In fact even played some Aussie rules when I was down there.

Aussie rules? That's impressive. It's such a strange sport.

 

[ps241]

So I watched 15 minutes of men's volleyball last night and I was blown away by the skill level.

 

[MardyBum]

So I watched 15 minutes of men's volleyball last night and I was blown away by the skill level.

They're pretty ridiculous, and we upset the US, which is just awesome.

 

[Howard Chuck]

So I watched 15 minutes of men's volleyball last night and I was blown away by the skill level.

I've become quite a fan after watching my daughter for the past few years. I just caught the last half of the match set of that game. I was all alone in the house cheering loudly for the Canadians lol. That was such a display of talent and sheer will, but they have a lot of powerhouse teams yet to face. Looking forward to watching more.

 

[JetsWillFly4Ever]

Watching Ron MacLean interview Penny Oleksiak, you can really appreciate how young she is.

It is crazy how some of the top athletes in the world are so young... I was smoking weed and getting hammered and she's winning olympic medals. Crazy.

 

[puck stoppa]

Big day today for Genie and the rugby 7s. I really think we'll win a few in rowing and kayaking, pairs looked good this morning.

 

[flyingkiwi]

Big day today for Genie and the rugby 7s. I really think we'll win a few in rowing and kayaking, pairs looked good this morning.

Please beat Australia, that would be absolutely grand.

 

[Hammer Slammer]

Big day today for Genie and the rugby 7s. I really think we'll win a few in rowing and kayaking, pairs looked good this morning.

My mind is fried from work today so I went about a minute thinking Genie was part of the rugby 7's team and I was like "wow a tennis/rugby dual athlete that's so cool"



I need a nap

 

[puck stoppa]

Ladies killed it in rugby 7s! Another bronze.

 

[flyingkiwi]

Ladies killed it in rugby 7s! Another bronze.

Nice work Canada!

This final is intense!

 

[puck stoppa]

Nice work Canada!

This final is intense!

Great final, congrats on the silver. I know it's tough for nz to lose to the Aussies but that was s good game. I will admit I cheer for Aussie most of the time, sorry. Loved that country, in fairness I never made it to nz in my year of travel, cause I ran outta money, but I have never heard one bad thing from any traveller that has been there.

 

[sully1410]

So I watched 15 minutes of men's volleyball last night and I was blown away by the skill level.

Was it Scott sterling level?

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[wpgsilver]

Any watching beach volleyball?
The Italian "Skyball" serve is incredible.

 

[ps241]

Great final, congrats on the silver. I know it's tough for nz to lose to the Aussies but that was s good game. I will admit I cheer for Aussie most of the time, sorry. Loved that country, in fairness I never made it to nz in my year of travel, cause I ran outta money, but I have never heard one bad thing from any traveller that has been there.

NZ is Magic!! Stunning beauty and amazing people.

 

[ps241]

Was it Scott sterling level?

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That was hilarious

 

[sully1410]

That was hilarious

Fooouuuuurr ever young!

 

[MardyBum]

I've become quite a fan after watching my daughter for the past few years. I just caught the last half of the match set of that game. I was all alone in the house cheering loudly for the Canadians lol. That was such a display of talent and sheer will, but they have a lot of powerhouse teams yet to face. Looking forward to watching more.

Hah, I became a fan after reading a manga. Used to just pass over it entirely unless we had a chance at a medal.

Was just watching the American vs Netherlands earlier. Some ridiculous skill on display.

 

[flyingkiwi]

Great final, congrats on the silver. I know it's tough for nz to lose to the Aussies but that was s good game. I will admit I cheer for Aussie most of the time, sorry. Loved that country, in fairness I never made it to nz in my year of travel, cause I ran outta money, but I have never heard one bad thing from any traveller that has been there.

Disappointing loss but Aussie deserved the win. Better team on the day.

 

[puck stoppa]

It seems like few people are into the games as I am. Nice bronze in diving today, a big vb match on tonight plus some swimming drama. Can't wait. Phelps vs de clos

 

[Holden Caulfield]

It seems like few people are into the games as I am. Nice bronze in diving today, a big vb match on tonight plus some swimming drama. Can't wait. Phelps vs de clos

Yeah me neither. Even the coverage has been poor. TSN barely has anything on their website. I love the olmypics myself, even sports I don't care for.

But to be honest I do prefer the second week when it's track. I like the track stuff better than swimming. Of course women's volleyball is my favourite summer olympic spot