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MediaPro takes the award for worst angle of a sprint finish

We need to have a “horse or breakdancer” name quiz at some point

B-Girl *checks notes* ISIS to compete for an Olympic quota. Kind of scared to find out the story behind that particular name…

Swayne tied for 4th at -2 after the first day of golf. If she can hold or improve her placement, she may well post the best result of the Games for the Virgin Islands.

I’m not sure this song explicitly qualifies as a “Día de Los Muertos” entry, but it is my favorite Mexican folk song and there’s definitely a somber message and meaning to it. It plays off the prominent Mexican folklore figure La Llorona, a mother who loses her children and becomes a spirit that steals the children of others (if I remember correct). I believe each artist tweaks the lyrics slightly to fit their vision of La Llorona. A version of the song was featured in Coco, but I prefer this version sung by Angela Aguilar. Aguilar was born in Los Angeles, but it is widely recognized as a Mexican artist. This video was shot specifically for the holiday I believe. La Llorona - Ángela Aguilar

Nice to see a sprint finish in the triathlon. A lot of back and forth in the men’s race

Archery was delayed due to hail/lightning, so maybe something similar?

capitalize on lackluster performances from . They’ll snag the bronze.

with the best performance by far. Synchronization, execution, and choreography on point. should have a steep hill to climb…

with a pretty significant error. It might cost them a medal in the end

with some synchronization and execution errors… I like the choreography choices made in both routines though.

performing to the Paris 2024 Flag Handover music (in case that song sounds familiar to anyone who can’t quite place it).

Lopes De Mello finishes 8th after a fantastic swim and bike. Triathlon can be cruel.

Hawley 4th

D’Amour out in the Round of 32

They beat the Americans in both events in 2019 and 2015. team had a better routine in my opinion, but judges went for

The USOPC Comms staff jokingly referred to the “Juegos” on X as “the Olympics but chaotic.” I do feel like this edition has lived up to that characterization.

Triathlon chase pack currently being lead by…a stray dog

Three days; three golds for …And to think some of y’all thought they were running out medal possibilities.

Elias and Rodriguez trying to play a game of squash in between their wrestling match

gets its first gold medal courtesy of Vargas in the women’s 100m hurdles

I like that the LOC gives the racquet sports winners a couple balls to sign and giveaway. A great way to involve the crowd and give away some history

Smith into the W 400m hurdles final

Diaz retains her title. She probably remains Puerto Rico’s best athlete too. Camacho-Quinn might have something to say about that I suppose…