Athletics at the Summer Olympic Games Paris 2024

[ChandlerMne 1,014]

Bradshaw out 

[heywoodu 14,842]

Just now, hckošice said:

oh yes. This one too.

 

There are too many. this is not funny anymore

There are also positives though, no karate, no baseball, sports climbing having speed separated from the others  

[Gianlu33 4,470]

Bradshaw already eliminated and in tries 

[heywoodu 14,842]

Just now, Gianlu33 said:

Bradshaw already eliminated and in tries 

Caudery noticed and came running from a distance to console her.

[Federer91 2,721]

1 minute ago, Olympicsnell said:

Can't help but think this isn't what world athletics wanted, why are we even testing this at the olympics, could have done this at the worlds or even the continental championships 

Because Lord Sebastian Coe thought "why not give the public more runs with equal performances. They would sure love another close race".

 

At least our commentators are explaining the repechages with this. 

[Bearas 521]

8/21 runners DNS in repechage

[heywoodu 14,842]

1 minute ago, Bearas said:

8/21 runners DNS in repechage

Makes you wonder what Zambrano  is saving himself for.

[Federer91 2,721]

4 minutes ago, heywoodu said:

Makes you wonder what Zambrano  is saving himself for.

The plane ride back home. 

Edited August 5 by Federer91

[ChandlerMne 1,014]

Repechage is certainly one of the most stupid things WA invented. Looks like athletes think the same. 

[Gianlu33 4,470]