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    Why I find it hard to get enthralled about Olympics these days: Landing page for Paris Olympics (https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024)
    Opera Snapshot_2024-07-28_102635_olympics.com.png

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    • sparkyS Offline
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      There's too much poo in the Seine.

      https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/articles/cn05nxv2z9po

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        Mens double skulls looked like they are going to get rolled in their heat. In fourth place with 135m to go, they ended up second in a four way photo finish. Squeaky bum time

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            Lewis Clareburt qualifies for the 400IM final, but way back. Isn't he the reigning world champion?

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              Lewis Clareburt qualifies for the 400IM final, but way back. Isn't he the reigning world champion?

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              @canefan said in Olympics Thread:

              Lewis Clareburt qualifies for the 400IM final, but way back. Isn't he the reigning world champion?

              The swimming World Championships this year didn't hold that much weight - swimmers are gearing up to peak now - not in Feb. Marchand wasn't even there

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                @antipodean said in Olympics Thread:

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                One strap seems brave

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                • BonesB Bones

                  @antipodean said in Olympics Thread:

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                  One strap seems brave

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                  @Bones said in Olympics Thread:

                  @antipodean said in Olympics Thread:

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                  One strap seems brave inspired

                  Fixed

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                    @antipodean said in Olympics Thread:

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                    the one on the right only has one can?

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                    • canefanC canefan

                      Mens double skulls looked like they are going to get rolled in their heat. In fourth place with 135m to go, they ended up second in a four way photo finish. Squeaky bum time

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                      @canefan said in Olympics Thread:

                      Mens double skulls

                      There's a Siamese twins section?

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                        NZ women's four come second in their heat. Another final beckons, apparently we didn't even have a boat in the class in Tokyo

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                          Somewhat off topic but 2028 Olympics

                          Source wiki: “After debuting in 2020 as optional events, skateboarding, sport climbing, and surfing have been promoted to the Summer Olympics' "core" event program. Boxing, modern pentathlon, and weightlifting had been provisionally removed due to governance issues; modern pentathlon and weightlifting were later reinstated following reform efforts, with the former expected to employ a new format replacing show jumping with obstacle course racing, while the decision on boxing was postponed. The 2028 Games will feature the debut of flag football and squash as optional sports, joined by the return of baseball/softball, cricket (for the first time since 1900) and lacrosse (for the first time since 1908).”

                          Cricket!

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                            They’re really trying their best to fuck it all up

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                              Athletes told to vacate their rooms 48 hours after their events finish. Cardboard beds to discourage sex. It's a real shame the Olympics Village isn't what it used to be.

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                              @sparky said in Olympics Thread:

                              Athletes told to vacate their rooms 48 hours after their events finish. Cardboard beds to discourage sex. It's a real shame the Olympics Village isn't what it used to be.

                              The cardboard bed frames were used last Olympics too are more about sustainability than extracurricular activities….

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                                Antonie Dupont found a way to enjoy himself in the City of Light.

                                https://twitter.com/pauleddison/status/1817521118212772045

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                                  Skateboarding is a joke of an Olympic sport. All the medal hopes are about 14, all keep falling off their skateboards. But fun to watch.

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                                    Women’s Team Archery was superb

                                    S Korea narrowly pipped China to record the country’s 10th straight gold

                                    40 years of domination

                                    Mental

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                                    • Billy TellB Billy Tell

                                      Skateboarding is a joke of an Olympic sport. All the medal hopes are about 14, all keep falling off their skateboards. But fun to watch.

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                                      @Billy-Tell said in Olympics Thread:

                                      Skateboarding is a joke of an Olympic sport. All the medal hopes are about 14, all keep falling off their skateboards. But fun to watch.

                                      Sucked balls

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                                        Murray and Evans just won the gold medal in the first round.

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                                        • BonesB Bones

                                          Murray and Evans just won the gold medal in the first round.

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                                          @Bones said in Olympics Thread:

                                          Murray and Evans just won the gold medal in the first round.

                                          😂😂😂

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