Biathlonfan 381 Posted February 20 #141 Share Posted February 20 16 hours ago, Olympian1010 said: Definitely a story to keep tabs on… My initial thought is that I’m not opposed to this decision, but it will be interesting to see how this develops. Translation- ''The event is too hard,we need to make it easier'' Here's some advice,why don't the athletes GET BETTER AND NOT FOUL ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
De_Gambassi 896 Posted February 20 #142 Share Posted February 20 First, heptathletes and decathletes will love it ! Then, it's actually a very surprising move. Most federations these days are trying to add fake drama and uncertainty for the 5 seconds goldfish generation. Here, we would remove some drama and make the contest much more straightforward giving the better athletes - well, the ones who actually can jump longer regardless of a fault or not - a significant edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Maciel 1,261 Posted February 20 #143 Share Posted February 20 I wonder how many of the fouls in Budapest were fouls that would have left a mark in the plasticine as opposed to simply breaking the vertical plane of the take-off line. Biathlonfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,562 Posted February 20 #144 Share Posted February 20 2 hours ago, Biathlonfan said: Translation- ''The event is too hard,we need to make it easier'' Here's some advice,why don't the athletes GET BETTER AND NOT FOUL ? Jesus, exactly this. Part of long and triple jump is making sure your approach to the jump is correct....if you wish to take risks, you're free to do so, and it might pay off fantastically, but it might...you know, not. Biathlonfan and Josh 2 If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,562 Posted February 20 #145 Share Posted February 20 Spanovic Dennis, stepansevs, Biathlonfan and 1 other 2 2 If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympian1010 7,483 Posted February 20 #146 Share Posted February 20 3 hours ago, Biathlonfan said: Translation- ''The event is too hard,we need to make it easier'' Here's some advice,why don't the athletes GET BETTER AND NOT FOUL ? 46 minutes ago, heywoodu said: Jesus, exactly this. Part of long and triple jump is making sure your approach to the jump is correct....if you wish to take risks, you're free to do so, and it might pay off fantastically, but it might...you know, not. To play “Devil’s advocate” on this issue, would the changes to the event actually make it about the “longest jump,” rather than the most accurate takeoff? “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. Sport can create hope where once there was only despair” - Nelson Mandela Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phelps 6,890 Posted February 20 #147 Share Posted February 20 54 minutes ago, heywoodu said: Spanovic I do really love that woman! these are the only lines on this question that make sense I just can't stand anymore those *choose your favourite definition* that try and ruin all the sports without knowing anything about them stop IOC, stop Bach, stop "agenda 2020", stop "gender equality", stop the TV networks...stop all those idiots and all this bullshit!!! Biathlonfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,562 Posted February 20 #148 Share Posted February 20 51 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said: To play “Devil’s advocate” on this issue, would the changes to the event actually make it about the “longest jump,” rather than the most accurate takeoff? Right now it isn't about 'the most accurate takeoff' though. The approach and takeoff are merely parts of the equation, but still things one needs to master in order to be a complete long jumper. If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,562 Posted February 20 #149 Share Posted February 20 40 minutes ago, phelps said: I do really love that woman! these are the only lines on this question that make sense I just can't stand anymore those *choose your favourite definition* that try and ruin all the sports without knowing anything about them stop IOC, stop Bach, stop "agenda 2020", stop "gender equality", stop the TV networks...stop all those idiots and all this bullshit!!! Not sure I necessarily agree with entirely stopping 'agenda 2020' and 'gender equality' and such (only if it takes away things rather than adds things), but the main issue here seems to be deciding things without consulting the actual athletes, which should be a massive no-go. If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biathlonfan 381 Posted February 20 #150 Share Posted February 20 57 minutes ago, phelps said: I do really love that woman! these are the only lines on this question that make sense I just can't stand anymore those *choose your favourite definition* that try and ruin all the sports without knowing anything about them stop IOC, stop Bach, stop "agenda 2020", stop "gender equality", stop the TV networks...stop all those idiots and all this bullshit!!! Oh god,i'm so tired of this gender equality crap in sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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