2024 Olympics - Day 8 (August 3)

[Josh 11,647]

I’ve watched all three Canadian men’s volleyball matches (and a couple of others), and 90% of the time it reminds me of what happened to our women’s volleyball team at VNL. No, I’m not going to stop talking about almost two months later… 

[JockCartier 265]

2 hours ago, orangeman said:

No gold unfortunately, but I honestly don't remember two Canadians on a Summer podium. 

For some-reason I thought we did it in trampoline once, but evidently not. 

Only time I'm aware of is 1928 in the 100m for women thanks to Ethel Smith and Bobbie Rosenfeld of The Matchless Six

[orangeman 2,302]

2 minutes ago, JockCartier said:

For some-reason I thought we did it in trampoline once, but evidently not. 

Only time I'm aware of is 1928 in the 100m for women thanks to Ethel Smith and Bobbie Rosenfeld of The Matchless Six

Canada should have had gold and bronze in 2012, but they gave the bronze to the Chinese girl who fell. It was stupid. 

 

Cheryl Gibson and Becky Smith got silver and bronze in the 400 IM in Montreal 1976. I had to look up their names, but I remember seeing a double medal in Montreal. 

[JockCartier 265]

9 minutes ago, Josh said:

I’ve watched all three Canadian men’s volleyball matches (and a couple of others), and 90% of the time it reminds me of what happened to our women’s volleyball team at VNL. No, I’m not going to stop talking about almost two months later… 

At least we spoiled Serbia's chance to advance. 

[Josh 11,647]

Just now, JockCartier said:

At least we spoiled Serbia's chance to advance. 

Serbia was out of the quarterfinals before the match even started, with Japan taking a set over US. 

[JockCartier 265]

1 minute ago, orangeman said:

Canada should have had gold and bronze in 2012, but they gave the bronze to the Chinese girl who fell. It was stupid. 

 

Cheryl Gibson and Becky Smith got silver and bronze in the 400 IM in Montreal 1976. I had to look up their names, but I remember seeing a double medal in Montreal. 

Thanks for the correction!

Still wild it's been that long

[JockCartier 265]

A big night in the pool puts us 1.8 medals ahead of my projections

[Josh 11,647]

Reverse sweep. Men’s volleyball team drops to Serbia and finishes round robin 0-3. 
 

Bad week for them. 

Edited August 3, 2024 by Josh

[orangeman 2,302]

14 minutes ago, JockCartier said:

A big night in the pool puts us 1.8 medals ahead of my projections

1.8 LOL.

[Josh 11,647]

3 minutes ago, orangeman said:

1.8 LOL.

I agree. There’s absolutely no way we’re winning over 28-29 (I believe that was his projection?), unless one or two of Warner/FAA medaled today and the women’s soccer advanced to the medal rounds.