Olympics Thread
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Some ozzie Olympians get back into Oz, quarantine 14 days, then have to do the same again when they get into SA!
Ouch
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@tewaio said in Olympics Thread:
@mofitzy_ said in Olympics Thread:
The dodgy thing about the 100m winner was his relatively recent amazing run of form, as I understand it be wasn't on the radar 12 months ago and suddenly he is breaking PBs in every race.
At age 26.....Bolt peaked at 22...
Bolt is part of a pretty dodgy sprint programme as well. Insightful article repost as always
https://tomnew.medium.com/usain-bolt-lance-armstrong-and-the-duck-test-303b7b891e7e -
@stargazer said in Olympics Thread:
It's a pity that a thread about some awesome achievements at the Olympics has suddenly turned into somethings negative.
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@rancid-schnitzel said in Olympics Thread:
@mofitzy_ said in Olympics Thread:
The dodgy thing about the 100m winner was his relatively recent amazing run of form, as I understand it he wasn't on the radar 12 months ago and suddenly he is breaking PBs in every race.
I read that he wasn’t even part of the drug testing pool because he was so far outside of the top level. Apparently a supplement provider he was involved with is also under investigation.
Sad thing is that if it’s too good to be true then it often is.
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Japanese Olympian to receive new gold medal after Mayor takes a bite
A member of Japan's gold medal-winning softball team will have her medal replaced with a fresh one after the mayor of her hometown chomped down on the original.
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The Paralympics start this week.
List of our paralympians:
What and where to watch the NZ Paralympic team in action:
WHAT AND WHERE TO WATCH THE NZ PARALYMPIC TEAM IN ACTION! - Paralympics New Zealand
TVNZ will be bringing you extensive coverage of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Featuring all the Kiwi moments, from lunchtime to 1am daily on DUKE, and daily highlights across TVNZ 1, DUKE and OnDemand. Tuesday 24 August from 11pmThe 2020 Paralympic Games kicks off with the Opening Ceremony live...
About Summer para sports:
https://paralympics.org.nz/summer/summer-para-sports/NZ Schedule:
https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/paralympic-games/en/results/all-sports/npc-schedule-new-zealand.htm -
Really, seriously, why dont they just run the Paraolympics at the same time as the Olympics?
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@gt12 said in Olympics Thread:
Really, seriously, why dont they just run the Paraolympics at the same time as the Olympics?
They'd all lose?
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@antipodean said in Olympics Thread:
@gt12 said in Olympics Thread:
Really, seriously, why dont they just run the Paraolympics at the same time as the Olympics?
They'd all lose?
I fully laughed out loud at that. Straight to hell for me.
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@canefan said in Olympics Thread:
Kipchoge just ran the last 5 kms at 3km/min pace. I mean what the actual fuck?
so, i ran the last 2km of my 5k last night in a little under 8 minutes. And it was running long strides, both feet in the air, going for it.
if i was somehow able to keep that pace up it's good for a 2.48 marathon. Which, on this day, was 40 minutes behind the winner, and 4 minutes behind the last guy to cross the line
elite level distance runners are actually freaks.
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@mariner4life said in Olympics Thread:
@canefan said in Olympics Thread:
Kipchoge just ran the last 5 kms at 3km/min pace. I mean what the actual fuck?
so, i ran the last 2km of my 5k last night in a little under 8 minutes. And it was running long strides, both feet in the air, going for it.
if i was somehow able to keep that pace up it's good for a 2.48 marathon. Which, on this day, was 40 minutes behind the winner, and 4 minutes behind the last guy to cross the line
elite level distance runners are actually freaks.
I'm impressed!!!!
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@canefan said in Olympics Thread:
@mariner4life said in Olympics Thread:
@canefan said in Olympics Thread:
Kipchoge just ran the last 5 kms at 3km/min pace. I mean what the actual fuck?
so, i ran the last 2km of my 5k last night in a little under 8 minutes. And it was running long strides, both feet in the air, going for it.
if i was somehow able to keep that pace up it's good for a 2.48 marathon. Which, on this day, was 40 minutes behind the winner, and 4 minutes behind the last guy to cross the line
elite level distance runners are actually freaks.
I'm impressed!!!!
you did read the "2km" part tight? I didn't run a 2.48 marathon last night. just so we are clear.
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@mariner4life said in Olympics Thread:
@canefan said in Olympics Thread:
@mariner4life said in Olympics Thread:
@canefan said in Olympics Thread:
Kipchoge just ran the last 5 kms at 3km/min pace. I mean what the actual fuck?
so, i ran the last 2km of my 5k last night in a little under 8 minutes. And it was running long strides, both feet in the air, going for it.
if i was somehow able to keep that pace up it's good for a 2.48 marathon. Which, on this day, was 40 minutes behind the winner, and 4 minutes behind the last guy to cross the line
elite level distance runners are actually freaks.
I'm impressed!!!!
you did read the "2km" part tight? I didn't run a 2.48 marathon last night. just so we are clear.
Reading this, I just realized that I’m now a jogger.
Once upon a time I reckon I could have done 2kms at that pace, but now I’d just wave you on by and continue on to the donut shop.
'Cruel and uncaring': Aussie Olympians face 28 days of quarantine
