Athletics at the Summer Olympic Games 2020

[pdr4332 218]

5 minutes ago, pdr4332 said:

Probably this pole vault is the first time during the athletics competition when I am glad that  won

On the other hand, no individual gold medal for them in men's track events (and only 1 chance left in the relay).  When did this last happen? 

I looked it up back to '48. Excluding Moscow, they won only 400 hurdles in '76, but no post 1948 Olympics when they did not win at least one gold on mens track (including hurdles). 

[heywoodu 16,004]

"Why would I be bothered that I finished 8th? This only motivates me to be better for Paris! I did what I could, and it is what it is."

 

Before basically collapsing during the interview (although the interviewer kept asking until finally offering him some much-needed water). And after a minute or two, getting back up and continueing the interview

 

"Yeah man, this pain is typical...400 is completely sprinting and dying...., but I love it, this is how it is."  

[Monzanator 4,768]

Oosterwegel only 1 point behind Williams. Can win two medals?

[Orangehair43 285]

Great for Holly Bradshaw to finally win a major medal as she has always been there but never quite made a major podium. 

[Monzanator 4,768]

Should be bronze for Oosterwegel! Vidts tried to sneak in from 5th!

[dcro 10,210]

Top 4 for Benelux

[heywoodu 16,004]

Two heptathlon medals, I did NOT expect that two days ago  

 

Vetter, sure, but Oosterwegel?!

[Jinzha 702]

These are two of the best and most unexpected medals of the whole Games. I couldn't sit down during this 800m race, what a beautiful day!!

[Monzanator 4,768]

Warner 9,018 OR!

[orangeman 2,284]

WARNER!