Rio Olympics

[burrocrat]

Teen shooter wins USA's first gold medal of Games (http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/teen-shooter-wins-usas-first-gold-medal-of-games/ar-BBvjYLS?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp)


American shooter Ginny Thrasher won the first gold medal of the Rio Olympics, pulling off an upset in the women's 10-meter air rifle event Saturday morning.

39032

and apparently she was able to triumph despite some kind of robot attached to her cheek.

[burrocrat]

Reports claim Olympic kayaker capsized after hitting underwater sofa (http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/reports-claim-olympic-kayaker-capsized-after-hitting-underwater-sofa/ar-BBvkqgb?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp)


Paul Kelso, a journalist for Sky Sports in the UK, reported on Friday that an Olympic kayaker had capsized after hitting a submerged couch.
No, really.


fortunately this all happened on the conditioned and chlorinated indoor practice loop, not out in the open feces-infested bay where the official competition is set to take place. event organizers report that the spot where the accident happened was near a popular break time gathering place for laborers while the facility was under construction. i hope he was smart enough to check under the cushions for loose change while he was down there.

[burrocrat]

French gymnast suffers gruesome broken leg at Olympics (Warning: graphic video) - Yahoo Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/french-gymnast-suffers-gruesome-broken-leg-at-olympics-warning-graphic-photo-184352332.html)


On the first full day of Olympic competition, we already have a heartbreaking story.

oh snap. i am definitely crossing "become a gymnast and compete for the french team in the vault" off my list.

[burrocrat]

Stray bullet finds its way into Rio media tent at equestrian center (http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/stray-bullet-finds-its-way-into-rio-media-tent-at-equestrian-center/ar-BBvkHwl?li=BBmkt5R&ocid=spartanntp)


Things continue to go exceptionally well at Rio, if you disregard the stray bullets making their way into media tents.

The explanation being floated around was that it was a stray military bullet from a nearby base.

39034

heads up.

[burrocrat]

Gymnast Marisa Dick has created a tricky move with a trickier name - Yahoo Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/news/gymnast-marisa-dick-has-created-a-tricky-move-with-a-trickier-name-011541845.html)


For most gymnasts, that’s an honor beyond compare. But as The Wall Street Journal notes (http://www.wsj.com/articles/the-gymnastics-move-that-must-not-be-named-1470435683?mod=e2tw), for Trinidad and Tobago’s Marisa Dick, it’s, well … it’s a bit more than that. Marisa, you see, has already created a new move approved by the International Gymnastics Federation.
Its technical name is a “a change-leg leap to free-cross split sit.”
Its colloquial name is, yes … “The Dick.”


no comment.

[RazorCat]

I enjoy watching a variety of Olympic events. World class athletes performing at the highest level.
But, the Rio games smell of corruption. At least I think that what that smell is.

[burrocrat]

I enjoy watching a variety of Olympic events.

i enjoy watching synchronized swimming.

39038

39039

39040

[burrocrat]

also, i enjoy watching beach volleyball. the level of international competition is titillating.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dARPOq5VPPA

[burrocrat]

Gymnastics: Smith's 'man bun' gets attention on pommel horse (http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/gymnastics-smiths-man-bun-gets-attention-on-pommel-horse/ar-BBvkwji?ocid=spartanntp)


The man who waltzed to victory in Britain's version of "Dancing with the Stars" after claiming a silver medal at the 2012 London Games on his signature apparatus was happy with his new look as it saves time with his daily beauty regime.

man bun? never heard of it before. this is not about what you think it is.

[tsptalk]

Brazen thieves have no fear as they snatch bags and phones from pedestrians wandering through the streets of the Olympic city

Video: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1571185/astonishing-footage-shows-how-brazen-rio-thieves-target-unsuspecting-tourists-in-broad-daylight/ (https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1571185/astonishing-footage-shows-how-brazen-rio-thieves-target-unsuspecting-tourists-in-broad-daylight/)

[weatherweenie]

Watching women's field hockey. Those girls are super fit.

[k0nkuzh0n]

Anyone see the Men's 4x100 freestyle relay? The move by Phelps at the turn was pretty incredible to watch. Ultimately that was what gave us the win He was slightly behind when he jumped into the pool (he was 2nd leg) and touched the wall at the turn in 2nd place. When he surfaced from the kick-off, he was a full second ahead. There are some replays of the view from underwater, but IMO it doesn't show the impact well. The birds-eye-view they showed real time was the best view for how impactful that 15 meters was.

[FogSailing]

I did see it K, as well as the Women's relays and the Women's gymnastics. I totally agree, Phelps performance gave the US the edge over the French. Well done USA!!

FS

[burrocrat]

normally i am sort of an engineering dweeb (or a "green" if you've ever taken a group team-building personality course), i like to figure out how and why things work how they do. but in this case i have to admit, i don't really care about why they work like that, i'm just very glad they do.

Why do women wear bikinis to play beach volleyball? (http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/olympics/why-do-women-wear-bikinis-to-play-beach-volleyball/ar-BBvy9if?ocid=spartanntp#image=BBg2zS5|2)

39107

[konakathy]

This is real kindness and caring in action. Uber driver to watch son at Olympics, thanks to passenger | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (http://www.staradvertiser.com/sports/sports-breaking/uber-driver-to-watch-son-at-olympics-thanks-to-passenger/)

[konakathy]

Inspiring story of Anthony Ervin a gold medalist winner at the 2000 Olympics and his comeback as the oldest swimmer in Olympic history to win gold today 16 years later.



https://medium.com/@richroll/rebel-olympian-anthony-ervins-quest-for-authenticity-5c338327e960#.nxtq4utq7

[konakathy]

Unseen Olympic struggle is one of blood, sweat and tears

Unseen Olympic struggle is one of blood, sweat and tears (http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/unseen-olympic-struggle-is-one-of-blood-sweat-and-tears-1.2754682)


Just to qualify for the Olympics is a win in my book.

[konakathy]

“Everything is about trying to get a new and better life and by entering the stadium we are encouraging everyone to pursue their dreams.”

Yusra Mardini: Olympic Syrian refugee who swam for three hours in sea to push sinking boat carrying 20 to safety | People | News | The Independent (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/yusra-mardini-rio-2016-olympics-womens-swimming-the-syrian-refugee-competing-in-the-olympics-who-a7173546.html)

[RazorCat]

The 3 granddaughters and my niece (15, 13, 10, 7) are all at the lakehouse this weekend. They've got been watching the swimming and gymnastics this week, and wanted to watch more last night while Mom, Dad, my wife and a friend went for an evening boat ride. Never figured the girls cared about the Olympics, but they're all pretty knowledgeable. The oldest is on a rowing team, the 2 middle ones are softball and volleyball players, and the youngest is a gymnast. Last night they wanted to watch all the beach volleyball and gymnastics I could find. We have Apple TV so replays of pretty much everything are available.
One of the rare times you will see four girls that age without a single phone or tablet in their hand. They really enjoyed the Olympics. Well, and the kettle popcorn I popped. And ice cream. And apples. And whatever else wasn't nailed down.
Wish I could eat non-stop and look like Twiggy.

[burrocrat]

'Marathon sex session' at Olympics leads to end of synchronized diving tandem | Fox News Latino (http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/sports/2016/08/16/marathon-sex-session-leads-to-falling-out-between-pair-brazilian-synchronized/)


An all-night sex romp has led to the demise of the partnership of a promising pair of Brazilian synchronized divers.
According to reports in Brazilian media, 20-year-old Ingrid Oliveira and 17-year-old Giovanna Pedroso have ended their diving partnership after Oliveira booted the teen out of the room they were sharing at the Olympic Village in Rio so she could enjoy a “marathon sex session” with Brazilian canoeist Pedro Gonçalves.


seems maybe she would've been better off spending a quiet evening in the dorm with her partner, diving.

the news seems to suggest the poor score results were mainly due to incorrect body position and failing to keep her knees together during the dives. no comment on her form the night prior events...

[burrocrat]

Patriotic pause: US soldier-Olympian stops pole vault mid-stride as Star-Spangled Banner plays | Fox News (http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2016/08/22/patriotic-pause-us-soldier-olympian-stops-pole-vault-mid-stride-as-star-spangled-banner-plays.html)


Pole vaulter Sam Kendricks charged down the runway in Rio and was prepared to make his jump when he heard the strains of The Star-Spangled banner.
Kendricks, a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army and an Olympic athlete, abruptly stopped, dropped his pole and stood at attention in a dramatic moment caught on video that has since gone viral. The Army reservist's patriotic pause came during the qualifying round, and it was not clear if he was penalized.


thank you sir, for conducting yourself with dignity and honor, and for fulfilling your sworn duty in defense of the freedoms we all enjoy.