Paris 2024 Olympics Thread - 11th August (pg 430)

[bluethrunthru]

You win your countries first gold medal and they won't let it go ...... thankfully .....big kudos to Letsile

 

[MillionMilesAway]

Basically CAS got involved because the gymnastics judges didn't follow their own rules. The rules state that an appeal has to be within a minute. The USA appeal was after 1 minute and 4 seconds, but they changed the result anyway. It's stupid really, because by breaking the rules, they got to the correct decision, but ultimately, you can't choose when a rule applies and when it doesn't.

In the shooting, there is no VAR, she put her hands up to appeal the judge's decision and her appeal was (incorrectly) rejected. The rules might be stupid, but if they followed them to the letter, there's nothing to appeal. It's also worth mentioning that the woman who won also had a probable hit not counted earlier in the contest, so it's the same for everyone. But you'd think for something as important as the Olympics, they'd be able to sort out a video replay system.

On the gymnastics medal decision, the Romanians have issued a statement that they and also the US had both proposed (and worked together) that all involved should get bronze medals - Romania have made it clear that they did not want Chiles to lose her medal.

 

[jimharri]

Just bumping this, as I can’t remember if I gave due credit to @MCFC1993, for his outstanding work (ie, the daily schedules) during the games. If I wore a cap I'd doff it to you Sir. You did a fantastic job.

 

[Silva 83]

It's the first Olympics I have followed in decades and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I watched the swimming and athletics religiously (missed a few sessions on the first days but saw most) and saw bits and bobs of other great sports I generally don't watch.

I am going to try to follow track and field and swimming from now on (world champs for both next year), and other sports too.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

What day do the Paralympics start? Feel like there's a bigger gap than previous Olympics.

 

[I'm With Stupid]

What day do the Paralympics start? Feel like there's a bigger gap than previous Olympics.

28th August.

 

[Protein Junkie]

Matt Richardson (Aussie sprint Cyclist silver medalist) has declared for Team GB. He was born here and emigrated when he was Nine years old.
Big news in cycling that !

 

[kaz7]

28th August.

Cant wait , i enjoy it more than the olympics , i know more of them usually although a lot retired after the last games , being disabled myself i am in awe of what they can do and the last leg will be back as well , result!

 

[I'm With Stupid]

Cant wait , i enjoy it more than the olympics , i know more of them usually although a lot retired after the last games , being disabled myself i am in awe of what they can do and the last leg will be back as well , result!

I'm a bit disappointed they didn't bring climbing in for this one after the success of it in the Olympics. Maybe they don't have enough athletes of the required level, but I've watched it a bit at the IFSC competitions, and it's really good. The blind climbing is fun. Most teams have a little radio and headset so the coach can guide the athlete. The Japanese team just shout.



Honestly though, I mainly enjoy watching The Last Leg during the Paralympics.

 

[SebastianBlue]

What day do the Paralympics start? Feel like there's a bigger gap than previous Olympics.

If I am honest, I tend to actually enjoy the Paralympics more than the Olympics, for a number of reasons.