2021 Olympics Thread

I watched a USA vs Japan women's rugby sevens match last night. The game was like 20 minutes and it was over.

posted by justincredible

I watched a USA vs Japan women's rugby sevens match last night. The game was like 20 minutes and it was over.

7s is the best. 7v7 and two 7' halves lol. So much more entertaining than regular rugby because of the space allowing the athleticis, to shine.

Yeah I was initially surprised how short the rugby matches were but they also all looked exhausted by the end of it. 

posted by justincredible

Never forget what was taken from us.

Mens 10k this morning was great, US Grant fisher misses gold by 3 seconds.  

In the meantime, currently rooting against the womens soccer team.  Tied 2-2 with the Netherlands

posted by Fletch

In the meantime, currently rooting against the womens soccer team.  Tied 2-2 with the Netherlands

It’s a replay, they already won. Sorry, I know that hurts. You can root against your country again on Monday.

posted by friendfromlowry

It’s a replay, they already won. Sorry, I know that hurts. You can root against your country again on Monday.

REAL patriots root against their country because *checks notes* members of the team have differing political views and aren't shy about expressing them!!!

posted by friendfromlowry

It’s a replay, they already won. Sorry, I know that hurts. You can root against your country again on Monday.

Seems more like he was rooting against those who are rooting against our country. 

Hope this helps. 

posted by QuakerOats

Seems more like he was rooting against those who are rooting against our country. 

Hope this helps. 

I'm sure everyone in Tokyo not from the US is still focused on the US political positions of the US athletes.  I think that's all the universe thinks about.  

posted by Heretic

REAL patriots root against their country because *checks notes* members of the team have differing political views and aren't shy about expressing them!!!

Fans often turn on players who shit all over their team.  Usually said players do not continue to play for team.

Men’s trampoline….nice

posted by Ironman92

Men’s trampoline….nice

I prefer the Man Show trampoline.

And now girls jumping on trampolines!

posted by justincredible

I prefer the Man Show trampoline.

And now girls jumping on trampolines!

Good times…solid show

Djokovic quite the sore loser. Lost bronze medal match and threw fits, broke racquets and then withdrew from double competition keeping his partner from medaling.

Former medalist in Men's 800M accidentally clips the young American and both go down....former medalist gets an exemption for the final while the American doesn't.

The American probably had no hope of medaling, but this doesn't seem fair.

posted by Ironman92

Djokovic quite the sore loser. Lost bronze medal match and threw fits, broke racquets and then withdrew from double competition keeping his partner from medaling.

Horrible loser. The hell is wrong with him?  Then he excuses it with "it's just the way I am" crap. Horrible teammate. 

Novak has been a dick since he was 17 and breaking through. Part of the reason most tennis fans will never acknowledge him over Nadal and Fed, who are about the greatest humans and ambassadors you could ask for.

posted by Laley23

Novak has been a dick since he was 17 and breaking through. Part of the reason most tennis fans will never acknowledge him over Nadal and Fed, who are about the greatest humans and ambassadors you could ask for.

Fact. I found myself rooting for him to with this grand slam with an Olympic win also, but he’s always been a little bitch. 

Gabby Thomas ❤️