PHI2019

Maybe they don’t want to share the $50,000 prize money

Bummer. I was hoping Kerr and McEwen would just share the gold medal and get the event over with

Clean sweep for Cuba in the men’s triple jump

Cuban athletes in the top three positions of the men’s triple jump at the moment - but all representing other countries

LeBron James registers a rare Olympic triple double https://basketnews.com/news-210341-lebron-james-registers-a-rare-olympic-triple-double.html

You’re right. I must have misheard the commentators.

Triple double for LeBron James. 16 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists. Just the third time in Olympic history, two of them from James

United States comes back from 13 points down at the end of the third quarter to win the semifinal against Serbia 95-91!

Serbia leading the United States 54-43 at the half

Sad enough for the Indians that Chopra had to settle for second place. But the worst part is that he was beaten by a Pakistani Nadeem

SYDNEY

Official communication from Paris 2024 re disqualification of Vinesh https://olympics.com/OG2024/pdf/OG2024/WRE/OG2024_WRE_C67_WREWFS50KG------------------------2.pdf

Here’s my rough translation of what he said in Tagalog. ‘My message to you, mom, is for us to heal, and move on. I forgave you a long time ago. I pray that you are all safe and in good health always. ‘Let us stop this and let us celebrate the achievements and sacrifice of our athletes at the Paris Olympics.’ the gymnast added. Meanwhile, Carlos’ father Mark Andrew Yulo…. ‘In God’s will, when Carlos returns, we will fix all this. This issue has been blown up by his bashers for a long time now. A long time now.’ He told One Balita Pilipinas before. ’This thing can be fixed. We can talk this over. This is not a big problem.’ Mark added. I’m not that good translating Tagalog into English but I hope this helps.

In the aftermath of Carlos Yulo’s double gold medals at the Paris Games, the issues concerning his relationship with his family has spilled over into the open. https://interaksyon.philstar.com/trends-spotlights/2024/08/06/281076/carlos-yulo-asks-mom-heal-move-on-addresses-family-issues/

If you’re trying to reach the results section now, there’s a notice that reads We Are Currently Facing High Demand. Please Return Shortly.

Double gold medals for the Canadian hammer throwers!

The start list for the women’s pole vault final. First time I’ve seen 20 athletes taking part in a field event final https://olympics.com/OG2024/pdf/OG2024/ATH/OG2024_ATH_C51G2_ATHWPLEVAULT----------FNL-000100--.pdf

EJ Obiena fourth in the men’s pole vault losing to Karalis for the bronze medal on fewer misses. Best Philippine finish in Olympic track and field since 1936.

Spoke too soon. The official reports has 20 athletes making the pole vault final

There’s a nine way tie for 12th place in women’s pole vault qualifying

I think they’re going to have a jump off for the 12th spot

Happy to see Yulo win Olympic gold after all that happened last year. And the local press might also try to make a big deal out of the fact that bronze medal winner Jake Jarman’s mother is also from the Philippines.

I think this might be the first time in Olympic history there will be a ninth team in a swimming final

Our Canadian import Kayla Sanchez qualifies for the semifinals of the women’s 100 freestyle in joint 10th place in a national record of 53.67.

I’ve followed many multi event competitions but this is the first time I’ve seen a site down for maintenance while competition is ongoing