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Aug 8, 2016 10:52 PM
ironman02;1806342 wrote:No doubt he was holding back too. All about just getting a good lane for the final.
But LeClos got 2nd using the wall lane and hugging the wall and swimming through the smooth water. It was a crazy race and shocked Gowdy. King had the most exciting/biggest build up so far and it didn't let down....this will definitely surpass that though
Aug 8, 2016 10:52pm
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Aug 8, 2016 10:57 PM
Hosszu my early pick for most dominant athlete in the games so far
Aug 8, 2016 10:57pm
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Aug 8, 2016 11:20 PM
I wonder if NBC's strategy of showing Phelps every five minutes while saying something like "Phelps is hitting the pool soon!" when really it ends up being another 90 minutes away is working.
Aug 8, 2016 11:20pm
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Aug 9, 2016 4:10 AM
friendfromlowry;1806348 wrote:I wonder if NBC's strategy of showing Phelps every five minutes while saying something like "Phelps is hitting the pool soon!" when really it ends up being another 90 minutes away is working.
Probably as good as showing things tape delayed.
Aug 9, 2016 4:10am
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Aug 9, 2016 7:33 AM
Ironman92;1806347 wrote:Hosszu my early pick for most dominant athlete in the games so far
until Ledecky & Biles start racking up golds
Aug 9, 2016 7:33am
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Aug 9, 2016 1:52 PM
Hosszu a no show in the 200m prelims...must be starting to feel the wear.
Aug 9, 2016 1:52pm
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Aug 9, 2016 3:03 PM
USA Men's V B in a good one against Antonov, Zaytsev, and the rest of the Italian squad.
Aug 9, 2016 3:03pm
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Aug 9, 2016 3:05 PM
Ironman92;1806425 wrote:Hosszu a no show in the 200m prelims...must be starting to feel the wear.
Or something...
Aug 9, 2016 3:05pm
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Aug 9, 2016 3:14 PM
My goodness.....the entire Russian Para l y m pic team (267 athletes) is banned.
Aug 9, 2016 3:14pm
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Aug 9, 2016 5:10 PM
Nate Ebner just bulldozed over a Brazilian rugby player on his way to scoring.
Aug 9, 2016 5:10pm
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Aug 9, 2016 5:20 PM
Women's gymnastics wins gold, by a pretty large margin.
Aug 9, 2016 5:20pm
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Aug 9, 2016 6:00 PM
salto;1806454 wrote:Nate Ebner just bulldozed over a Brazilian rugby player on his way to scoring.

I believe this also happened on every score that Fiji had against Brazil. It was crazy to see. Fiji and US tomorrow at 12:30.
Aug 9, 2016 6:00pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:18 PM
Not confident Ledecky wins the 200
Aug 9, 2016 9:18pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:23 PM
That was fun...great race by Ledecky. Good sportsmanship by Sjostrom.
Aug 9, 2016 9:23pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:23 PM
Ironman92;1806501 wrote:Not confident Ledecky wins the 200
Say the same thing about Phelps right NOW! lol
Aug 9, 2016 9:23pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:28 PM
Here's the race!
Aug 9, 2016 9:28pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:29 PM
ironman02;1806504 wrote:Say the same thing about Phelps right NOW! lol
I truly believed that though...but also I do think 3-4 guys can beat him if he isn't near perfect.

Fresh LeClos scares me
Aug 9, 2016 9:29pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:32 PM
Eat it, le Clos!!!
Aug 9, 2016 9:32pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:35 PM
Hilarious that le Clos didn't even medal.
Aug 9, 2016 9:35pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:36 PM
LOL FADED LIKE A BITCH.
Aug 9, 2016 9:36pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:37 PM
Phelps is virtually locked in for 6 gold medals...just amazing
Aug 9, 2016 9:37pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:37 PM
ironman02;1806511 wrote:Hilarious that le Clos didn't even medal.
the Japan guy in lane 8 almost got him
Aug 9, 2016 9:37pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:38 PM
Man Phelps, Kendershi and Sakai had awesome races.

Phelps busted out, led whole way and had best last stroke to beat Sakai who was almost hidden in lane 7. Sakai's last strike into the wall was strange and may have cost him the gold. Kendershi was a big worry but was way behind after a 100-125...then he tore down the last 50 and made a great run. Even dumbass LeClos congratulated Phelps afterwards.

That was good tv.
Aug 9, 2016 9:38pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:39 PM
slingshot4ever;1806513 wrote:Phelps is virtually locked in for 6 gold medals...just amazing
Do they have a shot in the 4x2 free? It's in an hour, Phelps the anchor.
Aug 9, 2016 9:39pm
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Aug 9, 2016 9:40 PM
Ironman92;1806515 wrote:Man Phelps, Kendershi and Sakai had awesome races.

Phelps busted out, led whole way and had best last stroke to beat Sakai who was almost hidden in lane 7. Sakai's last strike into the wall was strange and may have cost him the gold. Kendershi was a big worry but was way behind after a 100-125...then he tore down the last 50 and made a great run. Even dumbass LeClos congratulated Phelps afterwards.

That was good tv.
I didn't even notice Sakai until the replay. Just about as close as it gets.
Aug 9, 2016 9:40pm