The Obligatory Olympics Thread

[SubrosianDimitri]

With the games going through their opening ceremony as I type this, I figured we should have a thread to discuss them. Let's try and make this about the games themselves and not whatever technical issues there may be.

 

[D96]

I was at work so I missed the Opening Ceremony, but I'm looking forward to the games starting in full! Of course I'll be rooting for the US to rake in the gold, but this year I'm also going to be paying attention to UM athletes. According to UM's official athletics page, many of their Olympics participants are competing for their home countries, so I'll have to look out for them.

Here's the list, if anyone's interested: Michigan Olympics - MGoBlue.com

 

[Avering]

It was at 1am to me if I recall correctly, so I'll just watch the recording. Google has a cool little page for it though

 

[Leatherface]

Not so into it this year to be honest. When it was London it was practically on my doorstep, you know? I even managed to go to a few events. It feels like it will be easy to forget this one.

 

[SmokeRulz]

Been following it sorta, since it's on the breakroom TV at work and I can see stuff here at home. USA killing it so far, because of swimming and gymnastics. Lilly King is my new hero, and I'm sure a lot of you may know why.

 

[Avering]

I remembered the swimming medley of Katinka Hosszú and the amount of salt her victory gained.
Also during the event the commentator dropped this gold: "Overholt is at third, but who cares!"
Anyways her victory was a massive celebration, as she couldn't get a gold in the last, I think two olympics. After London she just went nuts with her training. I mean, just look at those arms. She can break me in half before breakfast!
Other than this, I'll probably be only watching water polo.