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  • Degeneratefk
    Degeneratefk Posts: 3,123
    Free said:

    Degeneratefk said:

    lukin2006 said:

    Degeneratefk said:

    That Katie Ledecky is a beast. I don't know if anyone has ever won a swimming event by 11 seconds. That is insane. She owns the 13 fastest times in the 800. Oh, and she's only 19. Michael Phelps probably isn't going to hold the title of greatest Olympian ever for long.

    a little early to make that declaration i would say...
    Probably so. Women athletes don't age as well as male athletes for a number of reasons. But she is definitely having one of the best runs in Olympics history.
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,655
    edited August 2016
    Ryan Lochte and other Olympic swimmers robbed at gunpoint in Rio. O_o He's lucky he didn't get his brains blown out!

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  • Degeneratefk
    Degeneratefk Posts: 3,123
    edited August 2016
    PJ_Soul said:

    Ryan Lochte and other Olympic swimmers robbed at gunpoint in Rio. O_o He's lucky he didn't get his brains blown out!

    http://ti.me/2aW0Dq0

    Insane. Very lucky indeed.


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    Post edited by Degeneratefk on
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,655
    Degeneratefk said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    Brian Lochte and other Olympic swimmers robbed at gunpoint in Rio. O_o He's lucky he didn't get his brains blown out!

    http://ti.me/2aW0Dq0

    Insane. Very lucky indeed.
    Damn, you quoted before I saw that his name autocorrected to Brian. Ryan. :)
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  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,538
    PJ_Soul said:

    Ryan Lochte and other Olympic swimmers robbed at gunpoint in Rio. O_o He's lucky he didn't get his brains blown out!

    http://ti.me/2aW0Dq0

    (Insert your own joke about brains and Ryan Lochte)
  • Go Beavers
    Go Beavers Posts: 9,538
    Degeneratefk said:

    That Katie Ledecky is a beast. I don't know if anyone has ever won a swimming event by 11 seconds. That is insane. She owns the 13 fastest times in the 800. Oh, and she's only 19. Michael Phelps probably isn't going to hold the title of greatest Olympian ever for long.

    How many events does she compete in? It seems like there's fewer long distance races and more shorter ones. It was like Phelps was in the pool three times a day.
  • Degeneratefk
    Degeneratefk Posts: 3,123
    Go Beavers said:

    Degeneratefk said:

    That Katie Ledecky is a beast. I don't know if anyone has ever won a swimming event by 11 seconds. That is insane. She owns the 13 fastest times in the 800. Oh, and she's only 19. Michael Phelps probably isn't going to hold the title of greatest Olympian ever for long.

    How many events does she compete in? It seems like there's fewer long distance races and more shorter ones. It was like Phelps was in the pool three times a day.
    Degeneratefk said:

    lukin2006 said:

    Degeneratefk said:

    That Katie Ledecky is a beast. I don't know if anyone has ever won a swimming event by 11 seconds. That is insane. She owns the 13 fastest times in the 800. Oh, and she's only 19. Michael Phelps probably isn't going to hold the title of greatest Olympian ever for long.

    a little early to make that declaration i would say...
    Probably so. Women athletes don't age as well as male athletes for a number of reasons. But she is definitely having one of the best runs in Olympics history.
    will myself to find a home, a home within myself
    we will find a way, we will find our place
  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    It has been a good day for athletics :smile: Well, as long as Van Niekerk is clean that is...
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Watching the 10k open swim (I believe) ... do they get a medal for just entering that water...hahaha
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  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 29,897
    edited August 2016
    4 medals (2 gold, 1 silver & 1 bronze) so far for HELLAS

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  • pjalive21
    pjalive21 St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,818
    edited August 2016
    My summary of the Olympics.......

    Phelps is a pool God

    Usain Bolt isn't human

    Brazil beach volleyball is the only reason to tune in if your internet connection to youporn is off

    Boxing judges are blind as F**K!!!! (heavyweight Gold match was a joke)
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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Russian loses women's relay gold from '08 in doping case

    http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2016/08/16/russian-loses-womens-relay-gold-from-08-in-doping-case/88873224/
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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Ed Willes: Irish fighter gives judges the middle finger as corruption allegation engulfs boxing

    http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/rio-2016/ed-willes-irish-fighter-gives-judges-the-middle-finger-as-corruption-allegation-engulfs-boxing
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  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    lukin2006 said:

    Ed Willes: Irish fighter gives judges the middle finger as corruption allegation engulfs boxing

    http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/rio-2016/ed-willes-irish-fighter-gives-judges-the-middle-finger-as-corruption-allegation-engulfs-boxing

    And damn bloody right too, there's outrage over here and we're all behind him
  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    The Brazilian fans should be ashamed of themselves for booing Lavillenie :frowning:
  • g under p
    g under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,230


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  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    Amazing run by Thomas Barr to make the 400m hurdles final. Our media made a good point when they said we're kind of lucky that we're not like America with loads of athletes competing in finals and winning medals. It makes every final and every medal so incredibly special for us, so thrilled for Barr :smile:
  • Muffin The Mule
    Muffin The Mule Amersham, Bucks Posts: 511
    For a nation of fat bastards it's amazing how good us Brits are on bikes!
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  • unsung
    unsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    Did anyone mention that lady who has medaled at six straight Olympics?
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,655
    edited August 2016
    Well who saw this coming? Many think Lochte and friends made the robbery up, and two of them were stopped from leaving Brazil. Huh.

    http://time.com/4456964/lochte-robbery-teammates-flight/?xid=time_socialflow_facebook
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