Weird selection from USA honestly
GB as expected win. Peaty is such a cheat code
GB as expected win. Peaty is such a cheat code
2021 Summer Olympics (Tokyo)
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I loved these mixed relays and not just because GB have won the only two I’ve ever watched
Genuinely love James Guy so much . He skipped his individual event because he knew that relays were a better chance and he knocked it out of the park
Weird selection from USA honestly
GB as expected win. Peaty is such a cheat code
I think it’s crazy to put a girl in for breaststroke with Adam peaty in the field . Dresel being into his third race didn’t help either
He's a flippin machine and Jacoby's goggles fell off. That's where they lost most of their time.
I feel that the nations are still trying to suss out the best combo for this event.
Surely as the commentators mentioned its whatever the math dictates. Put the women in the ones were the gap to the men is the smallest
Yep. Said as much before in this thread
8 seconds, yeah, not good. Though their problem was the butterfly. Hauske swam 1 second slower than her best, and that put medals out of Dressel's reach
They've been doing this for over half a decade actually, it's not new to them
It’s getting up to 90-94*F (32-34*C) in Kawagoe, where the course is. It is apparently quite humid as well, which is pushing the head index up.
it’s currently 85*F (29*C) with a “real feel” of 98*F (36*C)
Foster called it pretty well in the build up. GB simply sussed this one out and played their cards right.
Great credit to Guy and Hopkin for pulling out of their individual events.
Great credit to Guy and Hopkin for pulling out of their individual events.
GB have Adam Peaty. Seriously, the guy is to swimming was Bolt was to sprinting - a man from 30 years in the future. He's so far above the competition he doesn't look like he's swimming against other men. In Rio he basically single-handedly won them a medal in the medley relay
Think of us Europeans as a John o Shea when he was with us, when it comes to temperature jack of all trades master of none, see most are ready for the cold especially in the north and the south are ready for the heat and then there’s the Irish and the brits we aren’t really ready for both at the extremes so we just drink a lot to get over it
Sure, I understand that the heat and humidity does makes it uncomfortable. We cry for cooler weather everyday. But honestly, those numbers are just yet another day for this region. Guess I was just a little perturbed by some of the headlines I see elsewhere. There was a report with the headline that said to the effect of Japan lied that the weather would be ok, but it's not, which I felt was unfair.
Quarter-finals, yeeeeeeeeessss
Now come on Germany, give us a joy
Now come on Germany, give us a joy
On the extra bit you posted in that blurb, only the most exceptional humans can attain the VO2 max of a mediocre dog. Dogs can run ultra marathons in punishing conditions as well but by and large there's no reason for them to do so, nor do they find any value in trying to run distances against other dogs or a clock. The only reason they'd do it is for human companionship and the joy of running. The dog in the viedo below completed most of a 155 mile ultra-marathon without any training whatsoever. In some very specialised circumstances they might not be able to keep up with humans because of their inability to sweat as effectively as humans as you say.
This is quite an amusing story of a dog accidentally running a half marathon and finishing 7th despite stopping off a couple of times to investigate a dead rabbit and a field of cows.
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/news/a25947689/dog-accidentally-runs-half-marathon-and-finishes-7th/
Pleased for him too. It must be tough living in the shadow of a sibling and hearing pundits saying all the time that you're more but talented but mentally weaker than him!
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Djokovic having a meltdown.Then he and his fans wonder why no one cheers for him.
The insecurities of a man who knows he will never be the true GOAT.
Then he and his fans wonder why no one cheers for him.
Really enjoying the mixed events, hope they keep them moving forwards
How we recovered from that slow start was incredible, the guy doing the butterfly just destroyed everyone
Will watch the triathlon later, pleased to see Johnny get his gold medal, did I see he's retiring?
How we recovered from that slow start was incredible, the guy doing the butterfly just destroyed everyone
Will watch the triathlon later, pleased to see Johnny get his gold medal, did I see he's retiring?
Yeah that would melt the like of me
What I mean it would suit Rory and Shane ok because of how accurate they can be with their irons and being no wind the ball could travel further too.
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Yeah that would melt the like of me
What I mean it would suit Rory and Shane ok because of how accurate they can be with their irons and being no wind the ball could travel further too.
Day 4 is shaping up to be a really exciting day.
So many players within 3 strokes of the leader. And most of them quite likeable too.
I feel though the Olympics would be better if there were team events or even mixed team event.
Yep. I’d love to see Rory or Shane even get a bronze if they can it would be still massive for Ireland and Rory and Shane themselves.
Maybe they’ll bring it in next year, how would it work 2xmen or 4xmen and women?
I find it fascinating how quickly the swimming world records fall. In track and field they can last for years, suppose in a pool there are fewer outside elements to influence the conditions and any tiny technical progression can make a huge difference.
'shoulder injury'
What a loser.
Proud of Djokovic for putting himself first and focusing on his shoulder health.
Not looking good for Asher-Smith..
Similar to Ryders club format maybe. Four balls and four somes. Foursomes would be good for mixed games I feel
The BBC's set for their Olympic coverage is lush.
Looks like it’s going to be a Jamaica 1,2,3
Looks like her ceiling is about 11.0s, maybe 10.9. Even if she gets through to the final, no chance she competes for a medal, which will probably require 10.75 or lower.
Dina Asher-Smith's had a couple of injuries this year which have taken the edge of her speed. Not quite firing yet. Don't think it looks promising for the 200m either given how strong the competition is this year.
Looks like it’s going to a a Jemacia 1,2,3
Asher-Smith is out but Keita is in the final for GB
Those Jamaicans are super fast leaving the field behind.
She looked really slow compared to the other runners as you say she never had a legitimate chance in the final.
Because water resistance is so much more significant than wind resistance, any technological improvement to either the athlete's equipment or the actual pool itself will have a massive impact on a swimmer's speed, and it's also much easier to find and implement those improvements in swimming than in sprinting or distance running. In 2008 there was a lot of controversy because of the now-banned "supersuits", made of polyurethane as opposed to textiles, that went down to the ankles instead of the knees. Half of the records in men's swimming are from when those suits were still allowed. It's also no coincidence that records often get set at events like the Olympics, where new state-of-the-art pools have been made specifically for the championship. There's a lot of movement within the water in a pool, especially with eight elite swimmers splashing around at the same time, and there's always new ways to make the water more stable and predictable, which results in faster times.
Wonder if they have a chance to break Flo Jo’s 33 year old Olympic record. Her WR on the other hand will stand the test of time
Looks like world champ Gayle has done his hamstring in the long jump.
Our field hockey ladies are so good.
Think I heard earlier today that Phelps only holds one individual record now. Your explanation makes sense, I suppose another difference in swimming is the age profiles of the competitors, for Women 15-23 seems to be the prime and for the guys 18-25, so peak early and constantly evolving technology.
Fencing is mad....yet so exhilarating.