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Just now, heywoodu said:

To be fair, saying Klosterhalfen is unhealthily skinny is pretty much the same as saying DeAnna is unhealthily big. If they were so unhealthy, they wouldn't be able to do what they do.

Klosterhalfen could have a back-up career in ski jumping... but she's probably too tall for that anyway

Calling fat people "fat" is not racism

51 minutes ago, orangeman said:

 

I agree.

 

This modern idea that skinny = healthy has really done damage to so many lives in our society.  I've lived in East Asia where the majority of people are very skinny.  And if you ask many of them to help you move a 20 lbs desk they'll faint from exhaustion.  Not to mention the mental health damage they endure from endless ridicule if they eat more than 3 bites at dinner.  There are healthy and unhealthy people of all sizes.  I'm always amazed at the concern some people suddenly have for the health of strangers, especially women.  But let's be real here, it has nothing to do with health and everything to do with hate, discrimination and selfishness.  If it were about health, these people would care equally about steroid abuse, smoking, drinking and mental well-being (and thus wouldn't be so mean to strangers).  

 

Not that it should matter, but she lost 50 lbs over the last year.  Again, if people actually cared about her health they would know that and be celebrating her progress rather than attacking her.  But as I said, the hatred has nothing to do with concern for her health.  

 

In any event, DeAnna Price was on the American softball team, played 4 sports at the elite level in college and just won a gold at the highest level.  Meanwhile some troll on the internet who probably struggles to scratch his own ass is trying to attack her because she doesn't fit his fantasy of the perfect woman.  Who is the winner and who is the loser in this situation?  

Since when professional sport is about health? It NEVER is about health.

Besides, let's face it, you have ZERO chance of success in hammer if your weight is 110 lbs or something. Just watch heptathlon and some women struggling in shot put & javelin. Meanwhile the likes of Skujyte may finish bottom five in the hurdles sprint but she dominates the shot put with ease.

As it turns out Rafal Augustyn had to walk extra 2km lap because the officials fucked up his lap count. His final result was classified without the unneccessary lap though (13th). Artur Brzozowski who finished 22nd had the last lap bell ring twice and flat out refused to continue. After a delay the officials checked their sheets and agreed he has actually finished the race.

This is a complete disaster of World Championships. I know race walking is stuck at the very bottom of the charts but this is pure amateur crap. I hope IAAF enjoys the money Qatar paid to host this shit show. I just can't wait for the World Cup boredom in 2022. Money can't buy you class.

These champs won't be as good for as some of the previous ones. Medal in W Hammer was kinda expected even though Wlodarczyk is missing. But I thought Kopron will get it rather than Fiodorow who set PB. Haratyk probably won't recover from the finger swelling that plagued him over the last few weeks so I expect Top 8 at best. Bukowiecki is a mental mess, he will probably bomb out one way or another. Kszczot looks fragile, he keeps complaining about the spike to the Achilles during national champs. The biggest surprise which won't be a surprise is probably Marcin Lewandowski in 1500. This will be another slow race with a sprint finish so he could get among the Africans & Ingebrigtsen and steal a medal. Men's Hammer and Women's 4x400 relay are safer bets for a medal. I don't see us winning more than 5 medals in total with Men's Hammer probably the only gold possible.

Well, these champs have been pretty horrible for the hosts. Van Vleuten & van der Breggen basically own the women's cycling these days.

Just now, Olympian1010 said:

The winner of Boston and 6th place her was a teacher. Many marathon runners have to have “real” jobs to be able to support themselves in the West since there’s not state funding for sports, which is just a shame.

Marathons just don't have the same status as sprints, that's the way it goes. The East African dominance is so big most of the world doesn't care anymore either. And now we have Kenyans & Ethiopians representing other countries as well. It's a battle no teacher from Canada can win regardless if there's a state funding or not tbh.

15 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

While I agree that there’s huge, huge contempt towards any non-traditional country doing well, Kenya has athletes on tape getting EPO. Not to mention that athlete after athlete from Kenya is testing positive lately. 

 

East Africa is hardly non-traditional when it comes to middle & long distance running though. It rather shows how weak the marathon field was if a 41yo teacher could still get a Top 10. Marathons at these WChamps are second-tier anyway. I bet everyone wants to win New York, Chicago or Berlin rather than a gold medal in Doha tbh.

Yeah, I bet Dunfee wishes all the African countries were banned from World Champs. There's always a huge contempt towards the Third World countries. This entitement bullshit needs to stop but of course it won't.

Just now, dcro said:

 

But then again, it's still 30+ degrees at night.

 

Racing in such conditions is downright unhealthy. Medical tent looked like one from a war zone yesterday, according to our federation.

Awarding these champs to Qatar has been a complete blunder to begin with. Indoor sports could barely stick with air conditioning but what else do you expect from athletics of all things? Of course it would be a war of attrition in marathons & race walking.

Just now, Olympian1010 said:

This would be funny except for the fact she’s struggled with her body image her entire life 

Well, seems like German people also use stereotypes Obviously hammer throwers wouldn't stand a chance of winning Miss Universe

Just now, dcro said:

I mean, is no one else frankly disgusted that athletes are forced to race in the middle of the night? That is quite awful for spectators too obviously.

 

I just can't believe that an Olympic sports federation could EVER put their athletes in such position...

Racing during the day would be even more exhausting tbh. But hey, the football World Cup will be held in December and they will play at night too

Just now, phelps said:

 

have you ever heard about something called "irony"?

 

you don't have to take every word, every sentence literally...

Welcome to the new oh-so politically correct world. People get offended by anything! Don't you love this shit?

Coleman wins! Yawn. 9,76

Gatlin with silver, meh!

DeGrasse 3rd is cool!

Just now, OlympicsFan said:

Now it is time for one American cheater to take the reign from an other American cheater. Kind of reminds me of what happened in women’s road cycling time trial (Dygert taking over from Dopestrong). What are the odds that Tortu will be crowned world champion in a couple of years?

Man, we miss those blue DDR jerseys, are we?

Top 10 Men's Long Jump all-time

8,95 Mike Powell

8,90 Bob Beamon

8,87 Carl Lewis

8,86 Robert Emmiyan

8,74 Larry Myricks

8,74 Erick Walder

8,74 Dwight Phillips

8,73 Irving Saladino

8,71 Ivan Pedroso

8,69 Tajay Gayle

Even Mike Powell is impressed!

Gayle 8,69!!! 10th result all-time!!

Just now, NearPup said:

 

.China and South Korea are both real winter sports country, but in skating. There is more than just skiing in the Winter Olympics.

 

We'll see how bad (or good?) the Beijing downhill will be this season. Hopefully it's not bad, the events at Olympic venues they've had in freestyle skiing / snowboarding have been pretty good so far.

Downhill requires natural terrain. Freestyle skiing does not. It's a HUGE difference.

China's success in figure skating is simply based off failed gymnasts. They finally found a way how to make them look alright with the skates on.

So, when will Hassan attack? 7 km mark?

Just now, Olympian1010 said:

We don’t know that it will be bad yet (but it probably will be)

Pyeongchang courses were horrible already. They botched the artificial snow conditions too when it was freezing mad out there. Beijing games will be flat course, plus temps & artificial snow. This will be the worst one yet IMO!

9 minutes ago, Olympian1010 said:

Obviously you haven’t watched the Olympic or World Championship 50kms if you think that’s how they go...

 

Vasaloppet cool too 

I've watched every WOG since 1992 so don't question my judgement. Time trials >>> Mass Start. If it wasn't for Johann Olsson nobody would give a damn about making a breakaway.

Just now, Olympian1010 said:

Right, but when 3/4ths of the world can only ever watch a sport on TV, you have to innovate.

It's down to money. China can buy every God damn Olympics if they want to and were allowed to. Hell, Doha would host WOG if they could ship snow to the Gulf!

I can't possibly wait how horrible the Olympic downhill course will be in Beijing.

Just now, Olympian1010 said:

That be like saying the only good part of the Tour De France is the time trials...

 

The 50km is monster. Only athletes with the best fitness and best strategy can win. It’s a true test of Skiing ability.

What strategy? It's 49 km of hanging back in the pack and 1 km sprint. That's all. I'm sorry but you really haven't watched any 50km time trial events in your life?

50km ain't a monster tbh. Have you heard of the Vasaloppet for instance?

Just now, Olympian1010 said:

The team event is super exciting though, just like the Mixed 4x400m relay.

Another TV bullshit, city events with 20 secs. courses. Thanks, I'll pass, It's bad enough Olympic downhill tracks are flat as hell because they award the WOG to some non-traditional venues. I miss the Lillehammer atmosphere with real fans, real courses and Olympic spirit.