2024 Paris Olympics

[StillAWarrior]

Props to Carlos Yulo.

I love the list of prizes and gifts that he has received for winning the gold. Keep in mind, that this was before he won his second gold; I read somewhere that some of these have doubled and/or increased. There's a lot of cash, a free furnished condo, free food for life at various restaurants, and much, much more.  A couple odd ones: free colonoscopy and free "engineering services."

[MuggsyB]

You must be a big Kentucky Derby fan.

No, I'm not. 

[MuggsyB]

Wow.  I'm no gymnastics expert but Biles' routine is like 5 times harder than the rest. 

[Hards Alumni]

Wow.  I'm no gymnastics expert but Biles' routine is like 5 times harder than the rest.

It's not that high, but yes.  That is a large part of why she wins and is considered the best.  Even with small errors her start value is much higher.

[MuggsyB]

It's not that high, but yes.  That is a large part of why she wins and is considered the best.  Even with small errors her start value is much higher.

The judges seemed a little harsh to me. 

[Galway Eagle]

No, I'm not.

So you don't actually want to see a horse compete?

[lawdog77]

The judges seemed a little harsh to me.

Still need to execute. She had .6 in penalties as well. Not nearly her best work

[The Sultan]

Pretty cool image.

[ATL MU Warrior]

Pretty cool image.

That is a cool image.  If you know anything about her story, she is a hugely impressive person who has persevered through a lot.

[MU82]

Pretty cool image.

I loved this.

I also loved that, despite all of her accomplishments and despite it being a relatively bad day for her, Biles was genuinely thrilled for her teammate after the inquiry resulted in Chiles getting the bronze. Heck, it might have been Biles biggest moment of celebration in these Olympics.

[Warriors4ever]

I'm happy for Rebecca Andrade.
And yes, that is a great photo of a great moment.

[wadesworld]

Pretty awesome day of men's indoor volleyball.  US looking really strong.  The semifinal field is awesome.  All 4 could very easily win Gold.

Another full day tomorrow on the women's side.

[StillAWarrior]

Pretty cool image.

I hadn't seen this, but it's great. I'm glad she won a gold. She's got a great story, has been fun to watch, competed really well, and it was very clear that the American gymnasts really liked her.

[MuggsyB]

I was rooting for Simone of course but didn't know the Brazilian woman's story.  Regardless, I'm not sure why anyone would have an issue with the photo. 

[barfolomew]

Marquette's only olympian Katherine Plouffe falls short of medal for Canada:

https://www.moosejawtoday.com/national-sports/canada-finishes-fourth-in-womens-3x3-basketball-after-bronze-medal-loss-to-the-us-9312091

[MU82]

I was rooting for Simone of course but didn't know the Brazilian woman's story.  Regardless, I'm not sure why anyone would have an issue with the photo.

Who has an issue with it?

[jutaw22mu]

Balance beam wreaked havoc on the women today.

How do they get through that without breaking their necks?  That has to be the toughest gymnastics event.

[MuggsyB]

Who has an issue with it?

Some cornerback on the Ravens. 

[forgetful]

How do they get through that without breaking their necks?  That has to be the toughest gymnastics event.

Definitely hard, but rings is absurdly challenging. Not as dangerous though.

I've seen people say pommel horse is the hardest though.

Regardless, I agree with them all being absurdly tough. I can't think of another sport that is that hard on the body.

[StillAWarrior]

How do they get through that without breaking their necks?  That has to be the toughest gymnastics event.

Lee's fall today looked really painful. If nothing else, she'll have a heck of a bruise tomorrow. But I'd have to think that's pretty minor compared to much of what they deal with. They are unbelievably tough.

[MU82]

Some cornerback on the Ravens.

I would have never heard of it if you didn't say so here. Who gives a rat's rump what that dope thinks?

[CreightonWarrior]

I'd imagine a kicker for the chiefs probably had a problem with that picture too.

[Jockey]

I'd imagine a kicker for the chiefs probably had a problem with that picture too.

This made me laugh.

[MuggsyB]

Paddy Mills looks like a combination of Kobe and Wade out there.  16pts in 11 mins. 

[warriorchick]

Anyone watching the recap show with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson?

It's funny, but not as good as the Tokyo one with Kevin and Snoop Dogg.