RIO Olympics 2016

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  • Who Princess
    Who Princess out here in the fields Posts: 7,305
    PureandEasy said:

    My sister is on her way to Rio now. Her son has Cystic Fibrosis and this was his Make A Wish. The wishes aren't just for terminal kids, it's for all kids with chronic illness and trust me CF is chronic. Anyway, excited for them. I'm house, pool and dog sitting for the next week. USA, USA!!!

    Actually good luck to all the athletes.

    That's great! Hope they have the time of their lives.
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  • Annafalk
    Annafalk Sweden Posts: 4,004
    polaris_x said:

    Annafalk said:

    I'm so happy for the femal Swedish soccer team now in the final, it's incredible that they won over Brazil !

    and the US! ... great run for that team! ... good luck against germany!
    Thank you, :)
    PureandEasy said:

    My sister is on her way to Rio now. Her son has Cystic Fibrosis and this was his Make A Wish. The wishes aren't just for terminal kids, it's for all kids with chronic illness and trust me CF is chronic. Anyway, excited for them. I'm house, pool and dog sitting for the next week. USA, USA!!!

    Actually good luck to all the athletes.

    It's very cool that they could his Make his Wish come true :)
  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    The Brazilian fans should be ashamed of themselves for booing Lavillenie :frowning:
  • Annafalk
    Annafalk Sweden Posts: 4,004
    edited August 2016
    jnimhaoileoin said:

    The Brazilian fans should be ashamed of themselves for booing Lavillenie :frowning:

    I was thinking about this too. When he recieved his olympic silver medal, they were booing as well, how are they thinking? Makes me feel very sad.
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  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    Annafalk said:

    jnimhaoileoin said:

    The Brazilian fans should be ashamed of themselves for booing Lavillenie :frowning:

    I was thinking about this too. When he was reviewing his silver medal, they were booing how are they thinking?
    This makes me feel very sad.
    You can be damn sure we didn't have that kind of carry on in London, really reflects badly on the Brazilian people unfortunately
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,925
    jnimhaoileoin said:

    The Brazilian fans should be ashamed of themselves for booing Lavillenie :frowning:

    Brazilian fans have been acting like idiots at a lot of these events. I couldn't believe how bad it was for the golf tournament....players and their caddies constantly asking the gallery to be quiet. Same thing at the swimming...crowd was being all loud when the races are about to start.
  • Degeneratefk
    Degeneratefk Posts: 3,123
    Bolt is just,amazing. Bolt and Degrasse looking at each other as bolt crosses the finish line. Good stuff
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,925
    Degeneratefk said:

    Bolt is just,amazing. Bolt and Degrasse looking at each other as bolt crosses the finish line. Good stuff

    It's crazy. It's like he's barely trying out there....just looks so easy.
  • gregkitefan
    gregkitefan Posts: 1,122
    g under p said:

    USA men's volleyball need to clean up their sloppy play.

    Peace

    They are on huge roll now.
    Beat Poland today in 3 sets to make it to the medal round on Friday afternoon.
    Love watching this sport.
    Argentina and Brazil are playing a great match right now.

    Woman have huge game tomorrow night.
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  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 30,159
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    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 30,159
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Indifference71 said:

    jnimhaoileoin said:

    The Brazilian fans should be ashamed of themselves for booing Lavillenie :frowning:

    Brazilian fans have been acting like idiots at a lot of these events. I couldn't believe how bad it was for the golf tournament....players and their caddies constantly asking the gallery to be quiet. Same thing at the swimming...crowd was being all loud when the races are about to start.
    My daughter has a good friend who is Brazilian. This is all perfectly normal for them and they don't see an issue with it. They see themselves as boisterous, expressive people and don't really mean any ill will. My daughter is still surprised when her friend laughs at someone who has a mishap, though. Different cultures ....
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  • Pap
    Pap Serres, Greece Posts: 30,159
    5 medals (2 gold, 1 silver & 2 bronze) so far for HELLAS

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  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    oftenreading said:

    Indifference71 said:

    jnimhaoileoin said:

    The Brazilian fans should be ashamed of themselves for booing Lavillenie :frowning:

    Brazilian fans have been acting like idiots at a lot of these events. I couldn't believe how bad it was for the golf tournament....players and their caddies constantly asking the gallery to be quiet. Same thing at the swimming...crowd was being all loud when the races are about to start.
    My daughter has a good friend who is Brazilian. This is all perfectly normal for them and they don't see an issue with it. They see themselves as boisterous, expressive people and don't really mean any ill will. My daughter is still surprised when her friend laughs at someone who has a mishap, though. Different cultures ....
    But they think it's ok to boo an athlete from another country? A very highly respected and thoroughly decent guy at that
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 32,113
    Watching Bolt run is like watching a master at work !
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  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,925
    josevolution said:

    Watching Bolt run is like watching a master at work !

    It really is crazy. It's like he doesn't even try.
  • Degeneratefk
    Degeneratefk Posts: 3,123
    Dude is as close to a cheetah a human can get
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  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 32,113
    You guys think he'll run in Tokyo 2020
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,925
    josevolution said:

    You guys think he'll run in Tokyo 2020

    How could he not? No one is even close to him right now. It's like Phelps claiming that he was retiring after London...
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 32,113
    Indifference71 said:

    josevolution said:

    You guys think he'll run in Tokyo 2020

    How could he not? No one is even close to him right now. It's like Phelps claiming that he was retiring after London...
    Yeah no doubt ..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....

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