Paris Olympics 2024

Javelin going off!

Unreal throw from Arshad Nadeem, didn't really know much about him but I know a little more now:

https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/longform/2024/8/4/i-compete-against-myself-meet-pakistans-olympic-javelin-thrower-2

Likely overshadowed by the bigger names and events when it all washes out, but he's certainly made a lasting impression on me, really chuffed for him!

This is a proper rags to glory story, amazing. Couldn't even afford an actual javelin

That was a great read, thanks for that

Going back to that aerodynamics chat a few days ago, imagine how fast Bolt would have run in Beijing without a baggy vest and an untied shoe lace.

Excellent article and a great story!

The current live cimbing is mightily impressive.

What a final! The Japanese looked like he would have to be prized from the wall all day...

They've had a lot of practice on Ninja Warrior

Breaking has just started, love that they get to compete under their b-girl nicknames

Breaking is the biggest pile of pony, nothing wrong with it as a dance/pastime but along with fishing, Tango and chess it doesn’t belong in the olympics.

and horse dancing, any of the dancing shit gymanstics, half of the swimming events, definitely fucking golf and don't we already have enough fucking soccerball games ffs...

This is correct.

Apologies for the socials link, but this page has been surfacing some of the photographers at the Olympics, and they're generally really good.

https://www.instagram.com/sporarts?igsh=MWhwMDZvNGlobXpydA==

Go Jack!

Don't forget golf

ftfy

Gold for Chiara Consonni! There will be tears.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmQw97qNCtU

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=997350427265003

Madison chaos! Not sure anyone really knew what was happening

Just watched 2 minutes. That’s enough. Great exhibition/demonstration sport, not an Olympic sport (imho)

Yeah I've switched over for the track. Agree it's not an olympic sport but great publicity for it.

How did Hoogerland hold that?

How did Hoogland stay upright there?

Really stupid move from Carlin.

He's been DAS'd more than once, clearly.

Women's 400m final starting in seconds. Sadly lacking 6ft goddess Lieke Klaver.

Climbing, however, fits nicely. Entertaining, skilful and result based upon performance rather than subjective judging.