2024 Paris Olympics

[Xrayspice]

I'm more grumpy about the lack of helmets, and for those wearing them, the looseness on the straps.

One of the girls did hit her head

 

[Pushka]

Now watching the amazing Simone Biles, she is incredible

I have no idea how a body can do that! And the training. The first time she tried any of those must be scary to try.

 

[moa999]

Do we not have any Aus gymnasts. It became the Biles show.. anyhow onto F1 for a while.

 

[MARTINE]

Congratulations to the very talented Australians - pool/cycle/kayak for their gold.

 

[MJ_/\_]

I didn't realise how big the fallout was over the Canada womens soccer 'drone scandal' was where they spied on the Kiwi closed training session.

Two assistant coaches originally sent home, but then the head coach sent packing and a FIFA ban on her for anything soccer related for 12-months, $345k fine, Canada deducted 6 points (and currently down 1-0 to France at half time, so likely about to be knocked out of the tournament).

Canada footballl association has found evidence that this has been going on for awhile. They may yet be stripped of the Tokyo olympic gold which will elevate the Matildas to bronze medalists.

Wow.

 

[MARTINE]

Do we not have any Aus gymnasts. It became the Biles show.. anyhow onto F1 for a while.

I am in Norway and all I see on hotel TV is handball and Caspar Ruud playing tennis

 

[Quickstatus]

Do we not have any Aus gymnasts

There are but none qualified for any of the individual events. However they did qualify for the Women's team event. They qualified 9th at the World Champs (needed at least top 12 to get to Paris).

 

[Quickstatus]

I have no idea how a body can do that!

Generally they are VERY petite
Simone is under 150cm IIRC but super strong in her frame
The great Olga Korbut was even under 40kg.

Just wait till the rhythmic gymnastics- I don't know how they bend their spines the other way and touch their heels. Some of us can't touch our toes bending the normal way.

 

[MJ_/\_]

Canada deducted 6 points (and currently down 1-0 to France at half time, so likely about to be knocked out of the tournament).

Canada score in the 12th minute of stoppage time to beat France 2-1 and stay in the comp. And unless Australia can at least draw with the USA (who seem to be in devastating form at the moment), then the Matildas may be the one to miss out on the quarter finals (probably need Columbia to at least draw with Canada as the other potential way out).

 

[Pushka]

Generally they are VERY petite
Simone is under 150cm IIRC but super strong in her frame
The great Olga Korbut was even under 40kg.

Just wait till the rhythmic gymnastics- I don't know how they bend their spines the other way and touch their heels. Some of us can't touch our toes bending the normal way.

Yes, very petite and usually very young. Nadia Comaneci comes to mind. In the past. In a healthy sign their stature and age seems to have changed and they are still capable of wonderful feats.

 

[drron]

Generally they are VERY petite
Simone is under 150cm IIRC but super strong in her frame
The great Olga Korbut was even under 40kg.

Just wait till the rhythmic gymnastics- I don't know how they bend their spines the other way and touch their heels. Some of us can't touch our toes bending the normal way.

What is this thing called toes that you are talking about.

 

[Quickstatus]

In a healthy sign their stature and age seems to have changed

There still is immense pressure these days. Weight and looks still are a major requirement in gymnastics - hence the word "Artistic"

Gymnasts also get deducted for attire violations and are awarded points for "Artistic presentation".

Judged sports at the Olympics have always been in my eyes a bit suss despite the incredible feats that the athletes display.

 

[Quickstatus]

The casual spectator will have no understanding of how some sports are judged and thats fine on one level and a problem on another.
The problem is that often the opinion of the spectator and and judges differ let alone the opinion of the seasoned informed spectator vs the judges. This creates suspicion and a feeling of unfairness.

Here is the FIG womens gymnastics scoring for 2024. The rules get reviewed after the Olympics. I always suggest people who are interested in the outcomes of judged sports to read the scoring rules for that sport. Of course, if the spectator is interested in the spectacle, then it is not necessary.

IMO:
The best athletes tends to score slightly higher than someone at the average level. First and last athletes to perform don't get the most accurate judging.

Trivia:
In rhythmic gymnastics the ribbon routine at the highest levels requires the airconditoning to be turned off. It can get hot depending on the climate at the time.

 

[Pushka]

There still is immense pressure these days. Weight and looks still are a major requirement in gymnastics - hence the word "Artistic"

Gymnasts also get deducted for attire violations and are awarded points for "Artistic presentation".

Judged sports at the Olympics have always been in my eyes a bit suss despite the incredible feats that the athletes display.

Yes. Well aware of that. Was brought up in a Gymnastics and Ballet environment until I was 18 and am watching family members in the current day. Everything in the performing Arts is based on the judgements of the examiners.

 

[Xrayspice]

I wonder if AI will judge one day

 

[drron]

Japan media today reporting that they topping the gold medal tally. Same number of gold as Australia but one medal overall than Australia.

 

[Human]

Japan media today reporting that they topping the gold medal tally. Same number of gold as Australia but one medal overall than Australia.

"Japan media" is correct. And Australian media is reporting the same thing.

By the measure of the most gold medals won, Japan is topping the tally with 4 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze. Australia is second with 4 gold and 2 silver.

By the measure of the most medals won, USA is topping the tally with 12 medals (3G, 6S and 3B).

 

[prozac]

I am in Norway and all I see on hotel TV is handball and Caspar Ruud playing tennis

You need a VPN ( I use ExpressVPN- can refer) on your phone/computer and login to 9Now.
Referral thread

 

[TheRealTMA]

"Meanwhile, the food options available — widely reported to be dominated by a vegan diet — are so bad that even the British team has brought its own chef."

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/olympics/aussie-swimming-great-slams-paris-decision-thats-costing-us-world-records/news-story/030fdb9d6f00bb624333b16f91c09c73

btw: Quite surprised at all the whinging about the opening ceremony. Seems some can't accept French view of cultural activities. I thought it was very good, despite the rain.

 

[moa999]

Japan media today reporting that they topping the gold medal tally. Same number of gold as Australia but one medal overall than Australia.

Wonder if Chinese media is adding the Hong Kong gold.