Winter Olympics

The slopestyle course is badass. Looking forward to the ski and snowboard events for that.

posted by Automatik

I'm a fan of all things Olympics. I'll be tuning in regularly.

Same. 

posted by like_that

Also, why has the IOC been overcompensating to Asian countries lately?  2008 Beijing, 2018 Pyeongchang, 2020 Tokyo, 2022 Beijing.

MONEY!!!!  Asian people buy tickets.

posted by like_that

I like the summer olympics.  Other than hockey I have a hard time getting into the winter olympics.  Mostly every sport is either a time trial or arbitrarily/subjectively judged.  They also seem to just invent sports to make it a bigger event.  I.e. cross country skiing with rifles.  WTF lol? 

I love the pursuit biathlon.  Second favorite winter sport to short track.

posted by like_that

Also, why has the IOC been overcompensating to Asian countries lately?  2008 Beijing, 2018 Pyeongchang, 2020 Tokyo, 2022 Beijing.

Godzilla said prease.

saw an American in snowboard slopestyle that went down the hill with his pants around his knees.....he failed to advance to the final

The best the US has ever done in men’s luge is 4th. Currently we have a guy who is in 4th and only .001 out of 3rd after 2 of 4 runs. 

That Luge track looks very difficult and very fast. I always enjoy watching Luge and Bobsled.

posted by like_that

   I.e. cross country skiing with rifles.  WTF lol? 

Old school military event.  The biathlon belongs in the Olympics a hell of a lot more than any of the synchronized (gymnastic and swimming) events.

imo

posted by salto

Old school military event.  The biathlon belongs in the Olympics a hell of a lot more than any of the synchronized (gymnastic and swimming) events.

Agreed (although not sure early 60's really qualifies as "old school military event").  It's actually really impressive to have that kind of physical exertion and then be able to compose yourself to shoot accurately.

Not sure curling really belongs, either - summer Olympics don't have bowling, billiards or shuffleboard.

posted by gut

 

Agreed (although not sure early 60's really qualifies as "old school military event").  It's actually really impressive to have that kind of physical exertion and then be able to compose yourself to shoot accurately.

Not sure curling really belongs, either - summer Olympics don't have bowling, billiards or shuffleboard.

"Prior to the biathlon debut at the 1960 Winter Olympics, there was a military patrol event that was held at four Winter Olympic Games: 1924, 1928, 1936, and 1948. Medals were awarded for military patrol in 1924, but it was a demonstration event for the other three Games."

Should the Olympics have golf?  If so, than curling belongs.

Nice first Gold for the USA by Cleveland native in the snowboard competition.

posted by iclfan2

Nice first Gold for the USA by Cleveland native in the snowboard competition.

Loved when they showed his dad and he was drinking a beer with a browns hat on lol

posted by wildcats20

The best the US has ever done in men’s luge is 4th. Currently we have a guy who is in 4th and only .001 out of 3rd after 2 of 4 runs. 

Mazdzer wins silver!! And set a course record in his 3rd run. He finished .026 sec behind the gold medal. 

posted by iclfan2

Nice first Gold for the USA by Cleveland native in the snowboard competition.

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio/2018/02/91016/ohioan-red-gerard-wins-united-states-first-gold-medal-of-pyeongchang-olympic-games

The moustached guy on the curling team seemed like a fun competitor. I had that on in the background for a couple of hours last night.

I would like to punch Johnny weir in the face

http://www.breitbart.com/sports/2018/02/11/olympic-venue-surrounded-dog-meat-farms-dog-soup-menus-even-athletes-protest/

posted by Spock

I would like to punch Johnny weir in the face

Looks like he's auditioning for the role of the emcee in the next Hunger Games movie.

Watching Tyson/Douglas on ESPN 2

Not sure if it is live or not since it’s in Tokyo