Olympics- What Do/Did you Like?

[jpmcwjr]

Title edited for caps. Follow the damn rules, you moron!

This thread is meant to allow for comments on what you liked, what you'll watch coming up.

And criticism or questions on why x, y or z was done the way it was. Excepting gender comments!

 

[jpmcwjr]

I loved the pole vaulting most of all. Graceful and gravity defying!
Golf: So glad Tommy Fleetwood medaled.
800 W: The British woman who flew around the track. I can't even walk 800 meters.
The Brit win in 8 man rowing.
More, but later.

One question: When did all of the mixed events start? They seem just like padding to me.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Not a fan of: Basketball, though will FF through the men's final. Apparatus events: Impressive, but just not a fan.
Shooting- The quality of the participants is outrageously good, but just found it hard to get in to.

 

[kcghost]

I enjoy the women's gymnastics, the beach volleyball, archery and just a ton of it. I don't care at all for the things we see all the time on TV: golf, soccer, basketball, etc.

They need to get someone who knows something about the Olympics as the host of the show. Where's Jim McKay when you need him??

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yes, the presenters seem to be there to appeal to 20 year olds. Only Mike Turico deserved a top spot.

Woman's beach VB and men's indoor VB were among my favorites.

Men's soccer hobbled by FIFA interference, allowing only 23 and under, with three guys over that age. US women's team is worth a watch, though.

 

[captainsousie]

Looking forward to the free climbing. Bmx and skateboarding are fun too. Best part is that the commentators tend to know at least a little bit about what they're seeing.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

I've enjoyed most of it. I like seeing sports normally not shown on TV. Yes, even badminton and handball. Loved Scottie Scheffler's amazing comeback in golf. Gymnastics was great. Track & Field has been fun to watch. Watching a very exciting USA vs Germany women's soccer match right now, in OT.

I also really like seeing the camaraderie among team mates and among the athletes in general. Amazing how well everyone can get along when the politics and greedy pricks are left out of the equation.

 

[hoosierpipeguy]

Just got to see the USA women score the first goal of the game in OT in their soccer game with Germany. Should put them in the Gold Medal game.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Good comments! Yes, the individual commenters on most sports is good.

Guess I shoulda asked for no spoilers!

 

[Sigmund]

We watched the women’s gymnastics as well. It was enjoyable but somewhat spoiled by the British female announcer that would not shut up. It worse than the yapping terrier next door. Some amazing stuff though.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

In my youth was quite active in sports , and still when time allows and the weather is favorable, trying to practice long distance running and swimming , so am looking forward for hurdling

 

[STP]

I love sports, and have been glued to most events.

 

[captainsousie]

I've enjoyed most of it. I like seeing sports normally not shown on TV. Yes, even badminton and handball. Loved Scottie Scheffler's amazing comeback in golf. Gymnastics was great. Track & Field has been fun to watch. Watching a very exciting USA vs Germany women's soccer match right now, in OT.

I also really like seeing the camaraderie among team mates and among the athletes in general. Amazing how well everyone can get along when the politics and greedy pricks are left out of the equation.

Got a former student in the badminton this year. He's good but not gold this time.

 

[proteus]

US women's volleyball. Were there other events?

 

[jpmcwjr]

Beach or indoor? Both are good in my book, but the athleticism seems more apparent in beach events. Close call, though.

 

[dog_park_piper]

I like the javelin, the archery, the running, the wrestling.

Less judges and more classic

 

[jpmcwjr]

I am also keen on discus, a bit on shot put. Partly because I did those in high school, along with the 440.... Imagine a 140 pound teenager putting the shot! I was about 1/3 the size of the guys and gals who are in the games this year.

 

[username]

Rhythmic gymnastics but it's on at 5:30 am so ill probably be asleep when it's on.

 

[GardenStateoftheArtBriar]

Some of you may have known and remember Harris from here or other forums
I can hear him going on about his old tennis days
What a gent he was!

 

[jpmcwjr]

Yes, Harris was one of a kind, and is missed.

username- No DVR? I couldn't live without one.