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Yep Andreescu is definitely from

True, but winning a gold is such a unique experience. For most Americans here winning gold twice would be on par with her winning 24 grand slams. Gold Medalists are just held in great regard in the US

Medvedev is the villain we all need though (His words, not mine)

Right of course, but another Olympic gold would solidify Serena as one of the greats. It would also make her advertising deals just a bit better, even if she makes the record. Of topic question here: Is the Olympics considered a Grand Slam by people, or is it in a special catagory to tennis fans?

Serena wants gold in Tokyo from what I understand. She’s putting in a lot of work to make it happen. Wouldn’t be surprised if she retires if she wins or gets a medal.

True. I launched into a bit of a general rant. Still anyone facing Serena in the US will never have the crowds support.

The home hero loses. Hopefully there’s a bit less drama this year...

It’s not just the US Open. America crowds will always be very one sides towards our own. Also, no Eastern athletes or countries will ever get cheers from us because people in this country blindly accept the East as enemy. I’d also say that depending where you are, crowds can tend to cheer for every white athlete or a black athlete or vice versa. This is Country is in such deep shit currently that politics and social conversations dominate everything we do. It’s really embarrassing, and that’s coming from someone who loves politics in sports like myself. Serena will always be seen as the hero by US crowds. Her story resonates with most Americans.

Damn, you met royalty in your reporting and I had donuts delivered to my house while writing an article this week

I was thinking that as well, but the Dutch are generally a good bet for international tournaments. Either way the Europe/Africa qualifier should be fun.

@bmo I don’t watch a lot of American Football, but Army v. Michigan was a great games. Army have really turned themselves around in the last decade. When I was in grade school, the were lucky to win 5-7 games a season.

Reminds me of the Tokyo 64 road race. Probably the best (or closest) Olympic road races in history. You can find the finish on YouTube if you haven’t seen it.

Yeah it worked all yesterday for me

Because this is a celebration of Olympic anthems. East Germany doesn’t exist and they don’t have a current NOC. If the anthem is the same as current Germany, I can except it.

I’m going to have a commonwealth themed one in 2021 or 2022 to celebrate the games. can get chosen then. I quite like “Jerusalem” by the way. Scotland’s got an odd song they use too.

Whoops! Nile Wilson. Sorry about that everyone

Yes

@Gianlu33 If Albania is cheaper than Greece then they are facing serious problems. I do know that the country is strengthening its ties to Turkey as well since it’s the only other Muslim majority European country.

Your right . I shall punish myself the way. I’ll lock myself in a dog cage and not be feed. I shall flog myself 1 million times. I will pray fo Bach for salvation. I shall never again type the FAI when talking about ground sports.

Please choose another Gold Medalist. East Germany does not satisfy the requirements (you can leave as gold, but choose another one as well please)

Slovakia isn’t known for its white sand beaches to be fair. California, Oregon, Washington and the US East Coast are a bit better suited to beach sports. I think we should host the next edition on the warm, steaming coast of Alaska.

Well the US Olympic Channel is also quite different the run of the mill Olympic Channel. We get all the OBS content, plus anything NBC has the rights to, which is all Olympic sports. So they may have trying out the new format in the US, and then pushed it out to the Global platform. That’s really the only thing I can think off, unless their advertising deals are more lucrative in the US.

No I had the same problem in February when watching some Luge and Nordic Combined replays. It doesn’t bother me that much in all honesty. Plus, I’ve got a gazillion other games to watch too.

Has there ever been an event where doesn’t haka? Today’s was just sad, though generally the haka is performed shirts/jerseys on, so they did add a unique Surfing flavor I guess.

Since I’m not very good with tables, I’m going to wait few days to publish the medal table.