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We will see. I definitely wouldn't bet on him, given that Italy hasn't shown that they can produce elite sprinters. Germany also is very good at junior level on the men's side, but they don't know how to get close to the Netherlands/Australia at senior level. Some years ago Greece and India also both had a great talent at junior level, but (as far as i know) neither of them really "clicked" at senior level.

First gold ever in any recurve event on the women's side for Germany. Also first gold in any recurve event since 1987 for Germany. Too bad that the Netherlands "messed it up", otherwise we could have had the first all-european podium since 1955. Great job by "our" french coach. I hereby declare that no german federation is allowed to hire german coaches anymore ... In all seriousness: I wish the german swimming/athletics federation would get some (remotely) top class foreign coaches. I also wonder how every country in the world seems to do better in fencing than former powerhouse Germany. I (with all due respect) don't see how countries like Egypt, Hungary or Estonia keep performing better (given their talent pool/economic strength/tradition).

What happened to the ru... israeli guy? I thought he was supposed to be the "real deal"?

Interesting. For Germany it is the first time since 1983 and Germany never won gold in this event. Actually Germany never won gold in any of the women's recurve events (individual or team). The final will be historic, regardless of who will win it.

Interesting statistics: Last time we had an all-european podium in the women's team event: 1955 Last time South Korea didn't win a medal in the women's team event: 1999 Last time Germany won a medal in the women's team event: 1999 Last time Germany won gold in the women's team event: - Last time Germany won gold in any recurve event: 1987 (Men's team) This year european nations won as many medals in the women's team event as they did in the last 3/4 editions combined (depending on the outcome of the bronze medal match)

I am not an expert, so maybe i missed something, but this seems really unexpected. Only possible explanation i see: Mexico has one elite athlete (who is probably better than all german athlete), but their 2nd/3rd athlete is worse than the 2nd/3rd german athlete. Of course i won't complain about this result. Worst possible outcome for Germany now is two silver medals, which is probably more than expected. Still the individual results and the men's team result were rather underwhelming. Edit: How did Mexico manage to only score 45 points in the first round?

What do you do with the gas?

No, just don't use electricity ...

1 cent per year.

Where do you get your "information" from? Telegram ... ?

"The French government and energy experts were quick to stress that the tensions will not have any immediate impact on France's needs for uranium as extraction is continuing and, should it stop, existing stocks could still cover approximately two years." "France is not dependent on any one site, company or country to ensure the security of supply for its power plants.” https://www.politico.eu/article/niger-coup-spark-concerns-france-uranium-dependency/ “If the situation in Niger gets worse, this would certainly complicate the adoption of sanctions on Russian uranium in the short term.” "But given the enduring presence of French companies in Burkina Faso and Mali, no matter the anti-Paris disposition of the juntas there, there may be little change to the current status quo." "After the 1974 coup, which overthrew the country’s first post-colonial government, Grégoire said that “negotiations took place because the French had imposed contracts that were financially detrimental to the Nigeriens, but there was never any question of kicking them out." https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/08/01/uranium-niger-france-coup/ "Niger, which has Africa's highest-grade uranium ores, produced 2,020 metric tons of uranium in 2022, about 5% of world mining output, according to the WNA. This was down from 2,991 tons in 2020." "Niger has one major mining operation in the north operated by France's state-owned Orano, another major mine which closed in 2021, with one under development." "French nuclear power plants source less than 10% of their uranium from Niger." https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/uranium-mines-niger-worlds-7th-biggest-producer-2023-07-28/ "France is also the world's largest net exporter of nuclear energy, bringing in more than €3 billion per year." "Niger has maintained a market share of between 4 and 6 percent of the global uranium trade for the last decade." "Niger supplied France with around 18 percent of its uranium between 2005 and 2020." "France’s largest suppliers, Kazakhstan and Australia, provided 20 and 19 percent, respectively." "The EU’s nuclear agency Euratom – which gets one-quarter of its uranium from Niger – has also said it is not worried about the coup affecting nuclear power production. If imports from Niger are being cut, there are no immediate risks to the security of nuclear power production in the short term." "The European Commission said the 27-nation bloc had sufficient inventories of uranium to mitigate any short-term supply risks." "Another factor that will help mitigate any fluctuations are the relatively low fuel cycle costs (including for uranium, uranium enrichment, conversion and fuel fabrication) of generating nuclear power. The NEA estimates uranium to count for only about 6 percent of the cost of nuclear energy – a figure overshadowed by the 59 percent in investment costs and 25 percent in operation and maintenance costs." "The possible suspension of uranium supplies to France also raises questions about whether Niger could effectively replace French demand without seeing a sharp economic decline itself – 33 percent of Nigerien exports go to France, almost all of which are radioactive fuel." https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20230801-does-the-coup-in-niger-threaten-nuclear-power-plants-in-france

Depressing results for Germany. Only the female sprinters can compete for medals. The men have been shit for almost a decade now, the gap doesn't get any smaller. Right now i wouldn't even bet on Germany winning gold in women's team sprint in Paris, GB will probably have another big time drop next year. Would be interesting to know if men and women are using the same bike (in different sizes)?

You can also become a billionaire when your parents are poor, doesn't mean that you have the same chances as someone born rich ... I guess in that sense it is a perfect reflection of society. Personally i would like to watch COMPETITIONS where you can't buy your way to success, but i guess that will never happen. If smaller nations can't afford the same material, then everyone should only be allowed to use material that anyone can afford.

Revenge for eliminating Germany in women's football world cup.

3/16 spots for Europe (and only if you include Turkey), but 5/16 spots for the Americas is pretty surprising. Japan with as many spots as all of Europe. Spain/Germany/Italy/GB/France all without a single spot. I think before the start of the competitions noone would have predicted that the Czech Republic/Chile would have more spots than Spain/Germany/Italy/GB/France combined. Also the 4 nations that reached the women's team semifinal combine for only 1 athlete in the round of last 8.

GB apparently with their miracle bikes again. Not sure if you can even call it a sport when the material is that important. It is the same in other "sports" (luge, bob, canoeing, cross-country skiing). Hard to get excited for "sports" like that. I guess the big countries will never allow everyone to have the same material.

Don't see how, would probably need a fluke like in 2022. They have absolutely no concept (coach's fault) and they don't have the right mentality/aren't "independent" (problem of the system/youth academies). They (it is the same with the men) always look like "passengers", they just let it happen and are completely unable to adapt/snap out of it. No accountability.

Interesting comparisons: Coach of the german women's volleyball team when they qualified for the women's nations league final for the first time: Vital Heynen Coach of the german men's volleyball team when they last were relevant at world stage (Bronze at 2014 worlds, only ever medal for Germany): Vital Heynen Coach of the german men's handball team when they last won a medal at world stage (Bronze at the 2016 olympics): Dagur Sigurdsson Coach of the women's basketball team when they reached their best result in 25 years (6th at this year's european championships): Lisa Thomaidis

If people aren't fired for not performing, then you will never be able to establish the right culture.

Perfect reflection of the state of german sport/society. The problems are the same everywhere. The people that are responsible won't allow anything to change because they would have to give up power/money. Those "bureaucrats" are doing an amazing job of destroying everything from the inside.

Top 8: Men: / / / / / // Women: 3 x /2 x / // Not very encouraging results from a european perspective ...

Nations with at least one athlete in the round of last 16: Men: : 2 /////////////: 1 Women: : 3 : 2 //////////: 1 , , , , , , and are the only countries that are still represented in both competitions. Somewhat surprising that and aren't included. Really impressive diversity (especially on the men's side). In total 20 countries still have at least one athlete in competition.

Argentina is world champion on the men's side and irrelevant on the women's side. Belgium is also nowhere to be seen (and of course eastern european and most african countries as well).

I know that this won't happen, but: The women should play on a smaller field and with smaller goals. People don't seem to have a problem with different "standards" in other sports (for example 100/110 m hurdles in athletics with different heights).

Very good to hear. Very fair decision.