ChandlerMne

I dont know if someone mentioned the fact that France had 10(!!!) players from Tokyo here.

At least Albania got good mercenary in FS. Not every country could pick or buy the right one.

Tsabolov was fighting poor whole tournament. Like whole Serbian team, for that matter.

USA down to 2.

USA down to 2.

I agree, was surprised myself.

For the record, WR for

I have a strong feeling that in HJ 2.27-2.29 will be enough for a medal.

Great news. I hope that new P wont keep this politics of turning Games into teens pastime.

USA coach is a definition of something called "soccer mum".

Wrestling - probably only Kyle Snyder. That girl can surprise but Kyrgyz girl is a favorite, no doubt.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_at_the_2019_World_Aquatics_Championships https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_at_the_2022_World_Aquatics_Championships https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_at_the_2023_World_Aquatics_Championships https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diving_at_the_2024_World_Aquatics_Championships This speaks volumes. Winning all golds is mandatory in 99.99% of competitions.

I managed to watch that same dive only because i was watching rhythmic gymnastics and women's handball. He entered the water like a total beginner. Plus, technical errors while in air.

I know about that strategy. Also, China is doing great work in youth sports, even children sports. USA doesnt do that.

I believe that referees or judges are hugely biased in diving. They were giving 10s for more than average dives. Also, i really dont know why other nations cant learn how to enter water without so much splashing. Its also a huge factor why China has so much advantage over other nations.

Table tennis started to be more competitive, Chinese men started losing more regularly, so its interesting to watch. Diving was interesting until Paris as we always had at least one gold medal not be claimed by China. This time dives were boring as we already knew who will win even after 1st dives. IOC must change something because if 8 golds are won by the same country more than once, something is fishy. Who could endanger them? Not so sure. I had hopes in Mexico, Ukraine, GB but they are just to weak. I can bet that with this system we will have 8 golds for China in LA too.

Winning almost dozen medals less than in London or Rio speaks contrairly. But i agree, China doing their job with 100% success doesnt give many options to USA.

Its hard to win or even hope when 4 down when games are almost over. I have no doubt about basketball but gold in volleyball isnt sure at all. Italy was great whole tournament.

Not that they dont think about that

Maybe not an authoritarian country but USA uses this medal table in broader sense than just sportive one. I have no doubt about that. Olympic success was and will always be used in many other causes, politic ones too. China is expanding in all sports, USA loses dominance in their traditional strongholds. But i agree, China does know where are their best opportunities and uses that to the max.

I am neutral here but USA needs to change something. Only time, AFAIK, when China topped the medal table was in 2008. In Rio USA had 40 + golds, China less than 30. In Tokyo China was down by 1. Now, USA will 99% lose this battle. System in USA is obviously fragile in all sports.

They still have one huge favorite. I thinks she is WR holder too. China makes no errors, USA does.

No chance that Gianmarco can compete. Even if pain lessens, he would be so fatigued to compete. I feel so sorry for him.

USA can win few golds in athletics but no single gold is certain. Even with 4 golds in team sports, USA still is less certain to win golds in other sports than China is. (weightlifting, boxing...) USA destroyed their overall chances primarily in swimming.

Just 2 opportunities left. Kyle is great, his career speaks for itself, he is def gold prospect. Blades probably wont win in 1/2f.