Canada National Thread

[orangeman 1,979]

1 minute ago, NearPup said:

TBH I think corruption and incompetence from the IWF is an even bigger issue than doping (well, they are linked, part of the reason there is so much doping is because of the corruption within the sport).

 

The IWF is def an F tier world governing body across the board. The only thing they have going is that their sport is entertaining when presented the right way.

They need some PR people, because I was thoroughly entertained watching it the other night as I said.  I thought it was like high jump where weights keep going up and the competitors lift it to move on.  But no, they only get the three lifts and it's so strategic and suspenseful.  Really cool.  

[orangeman 1,979]

De Grasse ties his PB without even trying, it looked like.  He looked over and slowed down towards the end.

[orangeman 1,979]

Boady into the lead after the snatch!

 

Edit: Spoke too soon, there's one more lifter...

 

Edit2: BOADY INTO THE LEAD AFTER THE SNATCH!

[NearPup 3,014]

I really need to check my expectations because surely there is no way, right?

[orangeman 1,979]

Just now, NearPup said:

I really need to check my expectations because surely there is no way, right?

Looking at numbers, Boady will need a significant PB in the next round to make the podium.  His PB is 210, but it'll likely take high teens at least to make it up there.  

[orangeman 1,979]

Not looking good...

[orangeman 1,979]

There's a chance!

[orangeman 1,979]

It's going to be another 4th...

 

FFS.

[orangeman 1,979]

Yup, another 4th.  By 1kg.  

 

I cannot watch Canadian sports anymore, haha.  It's just too heartbreaking.  

[intoronto 5,583]

Another 4th... jfc