orangeman

Why?

This is a conservative take. It's possible just our swimmers + track/fielders get that. Heck, Summer could get 4 golds all by herself (COULD). I'd say if things work out well, Canada could push 30 overall and 10 golds. I think 25/7 is more likely based on Canadian athlete's usual performance under pressure, though. But I'm with you, it's better to have lower expectations and be surprised than to have dreams busted. The real question is, how many 4ths with Canadians get. I'm going with 22, about average.

Frustrating that they were less than a second off qualifying in the Bahamas without their best (specifically Morales Williams). I know it's harder to get the gang together to rise in the rankings now. Still hoping the women can finally move up.

That time is incredible. Does Canada have any chances to qualify the mixed 4x400 team left? Our runners just seem to be improving so much.

Great news. Yes, that's usually how I do it with the combat sports. Now with Canada with so many chances in swimming/athletics (and even gymnastics) it'll be a busy two weeks. Add in all the other Canadian chances and sports I just enjoy watching. And my job is cruelly making me go back to work during the Olympics.

As a Canadian, I'm rooting for the Bahamas and Egypt. They deserve their turn at the Olympics, this has nothing to do with the group draw.

So that means Canada will take part in the team event? I don't always have the time to watch all of judo, but the team event was fun to watch in Tokyo.

WADA covered it up for the Chinese.

I think most people here would love a 3 week Olympic Games, but I'm not sure the general public has the attention for that. Most casual viewers I know say they're "done" by the end of the Olympics. It's sort of like Christmas; start too early and you take away the magic of it. I agree with eliminating the semi-finals in swimming, at least for the 200m races. I also agree with adding more track cycling events. And now for my crazy idea. Hear me out! A team event in the field disciplines in athletics. Each country has a high jumper, long jumper, shot putter, hammer thrower, etc., for all 8 field events. They collect points like in decathlon. Countries must have 4 men and 4 women. Each athlete gets three jumps/throws. Not only would this be fun, but it gives field athletes a second opportunity to compete like most track athletes have.

Well, it's only the second time it's taking place. But still cool!

For sure. Knox won't do it, since the 200IM and 50 free prelims are back to back.

And Pickrem right behind her. They would have been 1-2 in Tokyo.

Unfortunately, they take place on the same night in Paris.

I never said I was happy.

I was making lunch. Yay. They won. There.

I mean, sure. Every team has a chance. If everyone else gets food poisoning or if their buses get lost on the way to the arena, Canada has a chance. But even then they'd manage to trip on their shoelaces and knock themselves out instead of stepping on the podium.

I want them to win and qualify, because the more Canadian teams the better. But no way this team is challenging for medals in Paris. Sad, but true. Just like the 5x5 women's team.

Someone has to do a study on Canadian athletes and their fragile psyches. Another Classic Canadian 4th coming up later today!

Haha, they've already lost. Another classic Canadian 4th coming up. But thanks!

Congratulations!

I mean, they were leading the whole time. Another Canadian team that shits its pants when given an opportunity on a silver platter.

Gold medal favourites to scratching and clawing to even make it. Another Canadian 4th coming up.

That would have been silver in Tokyo. Paris is going to be magical.

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