Olympics Thread

[Step-Back Lauri]

I guess Norway might get medals in handball both for men (possibly) and women (might be favorites) plus Ingebrigtsen/Norås and Warholm, at least. Nothing in tennis, and doesn't look like golf will be a success. Might be another couple in various track and field.

What about sailing? My bets for Finn's are some sailors that are left, or men's javelin/women's hammer throw and pole vault. We have failed mostly, but never had many clear medal favorites. We should focus to support more sailors and other events with less competition. The support from business world and coaching culture imo are much better condition in our scandinavic compatriats... Maybe one day we'll bounce back.

 

[framer]

Yeah, and you'll get closer to two digits eventually. Hello from Finland. We might get nothing. Maybe one, with some luck, two. :sadge:

I mean the Winter Olympics are coming. . .

 

[hgb]

What about sailing? My bets for Finn's are some sailors that are left, or men's javelin/women's hammer throw and pole vault. We have failed mostly, but never had many clear medal favorites. We should focus to support more sailors and other events with less competition. The support from business world and coaching culture imo are much better condition in our scandinavic compatriats... Maybe one day we'll bounce back.

There might be some more sailing competitions coming up, but the ones who've been competing until now haven't succeeded, at least. I think we've been collecting a serious number of 4th spots so far, though.

 

[The Midnight]

Djokovic vs Alcaraz for Gold could end up being an Epic match.

Already, every single point feels like it means the world.

 

[Step-Back Lauri]

Cycling is on too

This is a good read,proud of them:

Paris 2024: Cycling sisters defy Taliban to achieve Olympic dream

Despite the group's ban on women in sport, Yulduz and Fariba will compete under the flag of Afghanistan.

www.bbc.com

 

[The Midnight]

Cycling is on too

This is a good read,proud of them:

Paris 2024: Cycling sisters defy Taliban to achieve Olympic dream

Despite the group's ban on women in sport, Yulduz and Fariba will compete under the flag of Afghanistan.

www.bbc.com

Been loving cycling too but can’t take my eyes off this epic match.. lol..

 

[The Midnight]

Man blood sweat and tears out here on center court.

I’ve watched my fair share of grand slam finals, but this match has a little something extra added.

You’re not just playing for yourself, you’re playing for your whole country.

 

[Step-Back Lauri]

Been loving cycling too but can’t take my eyes off this epic match.. lol..

Epic golf going on too. Too much excitement tonight.

 

[hgb]

I have to say I like it when athletes give a really good interview. I thought e.g Marcus Rooth who took the decathlon did, but Djokovic certainly did after the final today.

 

[Ron Mexico]

That men's archery final was epic. I felt a little bad for the American. It came down to one shot and it was so close. Way too many silvers for team USA this year.

 

[Rubashov]

Epic golf going on too. Too much excitement tonight.

No such thing as epic golf

 

[Ron Mexico]

No such thing as epic golf

No such thing as watching epic golf. There is epic golf, but it usually involves a lot of beers and some awesome golf cart moments.