GDT: OLYMPICS - PARIS 2024

[Just A Bit Outside]

Serbia blew it. Too bad.

 

[racerjoe]

Big comeback victory for the Canadian beach vball duo to head to the finals. Thought they were done for after the first set - they looked overmatched and a bit rattled at that point.

It was a gereat match. Mel was brilliant and Huberli imploded a bit. Brandie needs to be better, making batter choices and setting Mel if they want a chance tomorrow vs AP Duda.

 

[kyru]

It was a gereat match. Mel was brilliant and Huberli imploded a bit. Brandie needs to be better, making batter choices and setting Mel if they want a chance tomorrow vs AP Duda.

I was amazed at some of the points Brunner was making in the latter half of the first set, and early in the second. Not overwhelming power, just tactical precision shots. Might speak more to me not ever watching volleyball outside of the Olympics in the end, but it was impressive to watch, and it seemed like the Canadians had no real answer at that point.

Also just learned from a Google search that she's actually married to Damien Brunner.

 

[racerjoe]

I was amazed at some of the points Brunner was making in the latter half of the first set, and early in the second. Not overwhelming power, just tactical precision shots. Might speak more to me not ever watching volleyball outside of the Olympics in the end, but it was impressive to watch, and it seemed like the Canadians had no real answer at that point.

Also just learned from a Google search that she's actually married to Damien Brunner.

I am a pretty big beach volleyball fan. It’s a great sport that deserves more attention.

The story for the Swiss is pretty much how that game unfolded. Huberli needs to be mentally stronger. She wilts under pressure in tight games near the end. Feel for her, but happy for Mel and Brandie.

Both Mel and Brandie have the athletic genes from their parents and that’s pretty cool.

If you enjoy watching the sport, check out some of the highlights from the men’s Swedes… insanity.

 

[Lindgren]

Gold in men's 4x100! Amazing! Possibly the career closer for all those guys! Glorious!

 

[Canuckle1970]

WOW !!!!!!! The guys did it! GOLD!!!!! What a race! What a final leg by Andre De Grasse! WOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

 

[EpochLink]

The angry mob of idiots on CBC sports are raging in disgust that break dancing is in the Olympics, they are also upset that Snoop Dogg opened the break dancing completion.

You can guys who’s upset…..if Don Cherry saw that he would rage about something about how they allowed something that was created by thugs to be on the Olympics.

 

[Nucker101]

The angry mob of idiots on CBC sports are raging in disgust that break dancing is in the Olympics, they are also upset that Snoop Dogg opened the break dancing completion.

You can guys who’s upset…..if Don Cherry saw that he would rage about something about how they allowed something that was created by thugs to be on the Olympics.

I mean I thought it was hilarious(the competition). I’m sure it takes some great training and flexibility but it fell flat as an Olympic competition and most people just found it funny.

 

[rypper]

You guys, these are high class Olympic athletes.

 

[Canuckle1970]

Congrats to Brandie & Melissa winning silver in 3 sets against the always tough Brazilian team.

 

[Canuckle1970]

Looking forward to seeing Marco Arop in the 800m final tomorrow. Start time is 10:15 am pacific.
He's the reigning world champion in this event. Saw his interview after the semi-final. What a classy young man.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

Breakdancing? Seriously? You should hear the two clowns doing the play-by-play.

 

[Sexy Necksy Garland]

Breakdancing? Seriously? You should hear the two clowns doing the play-by-play.

It's called "breaking".

I am sure our b-boys and b-girls will do us proud.

 

[EpochLink]

Breakdancing? Seriously? You should hear the two clowns doing the play-by-play.

Breakdancing is mah jam

 

[LemonSauceD]

I f***ing hate Noah Lyles

 

[EpochLink]

Arop gets silver in the 800M Final! Wow, photo finish!

 

[Canuckle1970]

Oh what a finish in the 800m! Arop wins the silver! Kenya nosed him out for the gold.

 

[Chairman Maouth]

Are the female athletes getting hotter or am I just getting older?

 

[EpochLink]

Are the female athletes getting hotter or am I just getting older?

They always fine

 

[Sexy Necksy Garland]

Are the female athletes getting hotter or am I just getting older?

 

[EpochLink]

Breakdancing? Seriously? You should hear the two clowns doing the play-by-play.

AND CANADA WINS GOLD IN MENS BREAK DANCING!!!!!

Vancouver's own Phil Wizard!

 

[Chairman Maouth]

AND CANADA WINS GOLD IN MENS BREAK DANCING!!!!!

Vancouver's own Phil Wizard!

Talented guy, but the two announcers sound like rejects from the WWF who were fired because they were too over-the-top.

 

[vadim sharifijanov]

dudes yabusele

 

[EpochLink]

 

[tradervik]

Break dancing is an Olympic sport?

Me last week: WTF?
Me today: woohoo, awesome competition

Even though I think the IOC is a corrupt organization worthy of contempt, I have to admit they have done some good work bringing in new events. The major thing they need to do event wise is to get rid of dressage. Sorry to the numerous equestrians reading this board.