Rio Olympics 2016

E.J. · 08-07-2016, 11:19 PM

Fun start!

USA women's soccer roll. Women's gymnastics look good. Feel so bad for Annemiek van Vlueten's wreck, pleased to hear it wasn't worse. Mara Abbott worked so hard, tough not to see her on the podium.

The men's 4x100 free was awesome for the USA men tonight. Good God if Michael Phelps isn't a fish.

Funny how I'll watch this chit during these times.

The Poet · 08-08-2016, 12:20 AM

Didn't see much of women's cycling, but did catch a good bit of the men's the day before. One hell of a finish.

Phelps is a gold fish. 19, and maybe counting.

The Williams sisters suck.

elderboy02 · 08-08-2016, 07:19 AM

Phelps is the best of all time!

dvickery · 08-08-2016, 09:59 AM

Woman's beach volleyball ... Gotta love a sport were they compete in bra and panties .

I would be 100% for women's surfing in the olympics

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If it isn't played with skates and a hockey stick ... It isn't a serious sport

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Derrek

markem · 08-08-2016, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dvickery

If it isn't played with skates and a hockey stick ... It isn't a serious sport

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If it can't kill you, it isn't a sport. Mortorcycle racing is a serious sport. Hockey ...

dvickery · 08-08-2016, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by markem

If it can't kill you, it isn't a sport. Mortorcycle racing is a serious sport. Hockey ...

Mark ... Ask bill masterton how serious hockey can be ...

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Derrek

Bruins Fan · 08-08-2016, 05:39 PM

Phelps has more gold medals then a lot of countries.

Dave128 · 08-09-2016, 08:27 AM

My wife had a revelation last night and "figured out" why I like to watch women's volleyball. I told her she could most likely apply that theory to just about all female sports.

elderboy02 · 08-09-2016, 08:33 AM

I was so awesome to see the cheating Russian lose to Lily King

Dave128 · 08-09-2016, 08:36 AM

It's a damn good thing King won after the verbal attack she gave the night before. I was a bit nervous watching that race.

The Poet · 08-09-2016, 09:50 PM

Just watched Phelps win his 21st gold, in a borrowed swim cap.

Dave128 · 08-09-2016, 10:21 PM

Did you see the panic on his face when his cap broke?!
Phelps is awesome!

E.J. · 08-10-2016, 09:50 PM

^^^. That was funny, added bonus point with the other swimmer trying to help him out on the replacement cap(he had to take a little control, I'm good, moment).

Kerri Walsh-Jennings lost her second ever, Olympic set today. Still won the match, crazy that she's only lost two Olympic sets ever.

Kristin Armstrong winning the women's time trial again, good stuff!

Dave128 · 08-11-2016, 09:02 AM

Team USA is very strong this time around.

bmayyy · 08-11-2016, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave128

Team USA is very strong this time around.

AdamJoshua · 08-11-2016, 11:42 AM

Phelps has equaled the all time Olympic record set by Leonidas of Rhodes in 152 BC, one more win and he can be considered the greatest olympic athlete literally of all time. Of course there were no relay or team events in those days but the case can still be made.

On the flip side, While Phelps’s gold-medal haul includes titles in five different individual events, Leonidas was a champion in three. And he won all three races at four straight Olympic Games. And he did it in the nude and the races were all on the same day. The stadion is a race measuring about 200 yards and diaulos is one that’s twice as long. The hoplitodromos — also called the hoplite race — might be the most intriguing. Runners competing in the ancient race were required to wear a helmet, leg armor and carry a shield. With 50 pounds of added weight, it was a test of strength as much as speed or endurance.

Phelps could also have an edge with little chocolate donuts!

http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-li...e-donuts/n8655

The Poet · 08-11-2016, 12:30 PM

I was at those games, and Leonidas was juiced . . . on ambrosia and nectar.

jledou · 08-11-2016, 02:28 PM

Watching the international coverage the last couple of days has been fun and I have been able to watch events and teams and countries that we normally do not see in the US. Women's table tennis was fun with a few beers and how could you not route for Dhing Ning! Yep after a couple beers the announcers almost had me in tears a few times "Wow Dhing ... what shot!"

E.J. · 08-11-2016, 04:59 PM

The USA men's beach VB game vs Italy was outstanding! Only watched the 3rd set, but wow, intense.

The Poet · 08-11-2016, 09:14 PM

22nd gold for Phelps, and it wasn't even close.

08-07-2016, 11:19 PM	#1
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Rio Olympics 2016 Fun start! USA women's soccer roll. Women's gymnastics look good. Feel so bad for Annemiek van Vlueten's wreck, pleased to hear it wasn't worse. Mara Abbott worked so hard, tough not to see her on the podium. The men's 4x100 free was awesome for the USA men tonight. Good God if Michael Phelps isn't a fish. Funny how I'll watch this chit during these times.

08-08-2016, 12:20 AM	#2
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 Didn't see much of women's cycling, but did catch a good bit of the men's the day before. One hell of a finish. Phelps is a gold fish. 19, and maybe counting. The Williams sisters suck. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon. Last edited by The Poet; 08-08-2016 at 12:26 AM.

08-08-2016, 07:19 AM	#3
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 Phelps is the best of all time!

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dvickery Team of 1 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: derrek Location: edson , alberta , canada Posts: 685 Trading: (0)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 Woman's beach volleyball ... Gotta love a sport were they compete in bra and panties . I would be 100% for women's surfing in the olympics . If it isn't played with skates and a hockey stick ... It isn't a serious sport . Derrek __________________ i hope i someday become the man my dog thinks i am

08-08-2016, 05:39 PM	#7
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 Phelps has more gold medals then a lot of countries. __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.

08-09-2016, 08:27 AM	#8
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 My wife had a revelation last night and "figured out" why I like to watch women's volleyball. I told her she could most likely apply that theory to just about all female sports. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

08-09-2016, 08:33 AM	#9
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,509 Trading: (133)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 I was so awesome to see the cheating Russian lose to Lily King

08-09-2016, 08:36 AM	#10
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 It's a damn good thing King won after the verbal attack she gave the night before. I was a bit nervous watching that race. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

08-09-2016, 09:50 PM	#11
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 Just watched Phelps win his 21st gold, in a borrowed swim cap. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

08-09-2016, 10:21 PM	#12
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 Did you see the panic on his face when his cap broke?! Phelps is awesome! __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

08-10-2016, 09:50 PM	#13
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 ^^^. That was funny, added bonus point with the other swimmer trying to help him out on the replacement cap(he had to take a little control, I'm good, moment). Kerri Walsh-Jennings lost her second ever, Olympic set today. Still won the match, crazy that she's only lost two Olympic sets ever. Kristin Armstrong winning the women's time trial again, good stuff!

08-11-2016, 09:02 AM	#14
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 Team USA is very strong this time around. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

08-11-2016, 11:42 AM	#16
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 Phelps has equaled the all time Olympic record set by Leonidas of Rhodes in 152 BC, one more win and he can be considered the greatest olympic athlete literally of all time. Of course there were no relay or team events in those days but the case can still be made. On the flip side, While Phelps’s gold-medal haul includes titles in five different individual events, Leonidas was a champion in three. And he won all three races at four straight Olympic Games. And he did it in the nude and the races were all on the same day. The stadion is a race measuring about 200 yards and diaulos is one that’s twice as long. The hoplitodromos — also called the hoplite race — might be the most intriguing. Runners competing in the ancient race were required to wear a helmet, leg armor and carry a shield. With 50 pounds of added weight, it was a test of strength as much as speed or endurance. Phelps could also have an edge with little chocolate donuts! http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-li...e-donuts/n8655

08-11-2016, 12:30 PM	#17
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 I was at those games, and Leonidas was juiced . . . on ambrosia and nectar. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

08-11-2016, 02:28 PM	#18
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,225 Trading: (27)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 Watching the international coverage the last couple of days has been fun and I have been able to watch events and teams and countries that we normally do not see in the US. Women's table tennis was fun with a few beers and how could you not route for Dhing Ning! Yep after a couple beers the announcers almost had me in tears a few times "Wow Dhing ... what shot!"

08-11-2016, 04:59 PM	#19
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 The USA men's beach VB game vs Italy was outstanding! Only watched the 3rd set, but wow, intense.

08-11-2016, 09:14 PM	#20
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Rio Olympics 2016 22nd gold for Phelps, and it wasn't even close. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.