Olympics Thread

[HinnyHoosier 4,853]

2 hours ago, TheWatShot said:

It's not visible here, but he's actually wearing ear plugs. 

 

He looks like the guy from down the street who just got back from Lowe's and is ready to do some serious yard work. 

On a Saturday, no less. He's got the time, and he's gonna get it done TO-DAY.

[HoosierHoopster 6,873]

[Hovadipo 55,440]

I still haven’t seen a good angle showing Lyles won the 100m final. I didn’t think he even medaled when it happened live. Insane race that was broadcast terribly. 

[LIHoosier 26,023]

1 hour ago, Hovadipo said:

I still haven’t seen a good angle showing Lyles won the 100m final. I didn’t think he even medaled when it happened live. Insane race that was broadcast terribly. 

There was what felt like a minute delay between Diffey calling the Jamaican the winner and then screaming Lyles' name. I think they redid the call and a different version of what we heard live is what is broadcast tonight.

Edit: This is from the int'l feed on Peacock with lines. The broadcast was better too.

[LIHoosier 26,023]

Deserves its own post, Lilly won another gold with the 4x100 womens medley relay and a world record. Going out on top.

[HoosierHoopster 6,873]

2 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

I still haven’t seen a good angle showing Lyles won the 100m final. I didn’t think he even medaled when it happened live. Insane race that was broadcast terribly. 

Computer imaging and a diff of 1 5000th of a second. That’s crazy. Even the US bronze was literally right there.

after the first 40 of the race L was in last. If he ever fixes his start he’ll beat H Bolt’s time. Would bet on his winning the 200 comfortably— slower start matters less

[Hovadipo 55,440]

2 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

Computer imaging and a diff of 1 5000th of a second. That’s crazy. Even the US bronze was literally right there.

after the first 40 of the race L was in last. If he ever fixes his start he’ll beat H Bolt’s time. Would bet on his winning the 200 comfortably— slower start matters less

I agree, but the if is doing some heavy lifting there. If Bolt was a better starter he probably could’ve broken 9.5. I also know zero about sprinting technique, so I’m not sure how possible it is to fix two tenths off a start. 

[HoosierHoopster 6,873]

Just now, Hovadipo said:

I agree, but the if is doing some heavy lifting there. If Bolt was a better starter he probably could’ve broken 9.5. I also know zero about sprinting technique, so I’m not sure how possible it is to fix two tenths off a start. 

But Bolt’s done, so the if won’t work for him. No idea how possible it is to fix the start technique (I ran cross country not track lol), just believe generally in the idea everyone can improve technique 

[HinnyHoosier 4,853]

4 hours ago, Hovadipo said:

I agree, but the if is doing some heavy lifting there. If Bolt was a better starter he probably could’ve broken 9.5. I also know zero about sprinting technique, so I’m not sure how possible it is to fix two tenths off a start. 

He'll definitely work on it so it's likely to get better. You can't shave off 0.2 just getting better out of the blocks, but it can get him sub - 9.70. The crazy thing is he was still accelerating at 80m.

[HoosierHoopster 6,873]

10 hours ago, HinnyHoosier said:

He'll definitely work on it so it's likely to get better. You can't shave off 0.2 just getting better out of the blocks, but it can get him sub - 9.70. The crazy thing is he was still accelerating at 80m.

The 200 is his best race, would bet on him getting Gold in that as well. Dude is electric, his freewheeling enthusiasm while he burns up the track is fun to watch!

[HinnyHoosier 4,853]

52 minutes ago, HoosierHoopster said:

The 200 is his best race, would bet on him getting Gold in that as well. Dude is electric, his freewheeling enthusiasm while he burns up the track is fun to watch!

Agreed. I really hope he pulls the double. 

And freewheeling is the right word. He was able to stay loose and relaxed down the stretch which is why he won. If you watch everyone else's upper body in the last 30m or so they are tight as can be.

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,204]

I'm liking the repechage they are using in T & F before the semifinal rounds. It gives the Athletes an extra chance to advance.

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https://x.com/NBCOlympics/status/1820897143881654779
 

Big congrats to the kid from Cathedral!

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,296]

[Hovadipo 55,440]

Derrick White STINKS. Good grief. 

[Stuhoo 80,102]

THE STEPH CURRY GAME

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,152]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

THE STEPH CURRY GAME

Had the games on in the office. Both semifinal games were great.  Seeing Wemby crying and celebrating and our guys celebrating shows how much the games mean to these guys.  True competition beats all else. Fun to see. 

[Stuhoo 80,102]

Also the LeBron James game.

But frankly, every game for this US team is the LeBron James game. The man is a warrior like no other since MJ.

[Hoosierfan2017 21,124]

43 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Also the LeBron James game.

But frankly, every game for this US team is the LeBron James game. The man is a warrior like no other.

Ftfy!

[Stuhoo 80,102]

1 hour ago, Hoosierfan2017 said:

Ftfy!

Oooh…LeBron is incredible and I almost typed that, but caught myself because … MJ

Now 39 year old LeBron is a million times better than 39 year old MJ for sure.