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In such a short event, where it's about hundredths of seconds, unbelievable. And what makes it better is that he always comes across as a super nice and friendly guy and not one of those typical testosteron bombs  
 
Dutch hurdler Job Geerds said in the call room before the semis he talked to Holloway for a bit (big deal, because Geerds is super new to all of this) and he's a massively down to earth and nice guy  

I'll submit my votes tomorrow @Henry_Leon

My top 3 is set, but the next 11 or so are fighting for the other places, so my votes will be coming by the end of the weekend

I am not getting winning vibes from anything so far. Maybe Belgium? If they nail the staging that can be a jury favorite + it could get a lot of televotes. Italy is also a good bet as always. Croatia at #1 is kinda confusing, it's not as strong as previous fun ESC entries, definitely not as Cha Cha Cha for example. 

It really is a shame that  isn't eligible for universality quotas because they had a decent comp in both genders. Plus, Chelsea Tuach has done so well at the regional level recently.

@Werloc rapping alter-ego 

Can't wait for them to send Daddy Calzone next year 

It really is a shame that  isn't eligible for universality quotas because they had a decent comp in both genders. Plus, Chelsea Tuach has done so well at the regional level recently.

2027 Pan American Games host city will be elected on March 12.

A bit harsh considering her age and experience in the sport. If I'm not mistaken, she made it further than people expected.

A bit harsh considering her age and experience in the sport. If I'm not mistaken, she made it further than people expected.

6 quotas, 6 different countries so far

A very expensive pay service too :<

winning the team quota would be quite something, honestly.

You'd probably be fine, basically everyone under age 50 speaks English to some degree, and over 50 I'd say it's hit or miss. Especially in Athens, most people are more "educated" than in for example some remote/rural villages.
 
Anyways nowadays Greek has adopted so many English words that you probably speak more "Greek" than you think 

I don't know why I didn't consider that more. I bought a light rail ticket in Frankfurt and that made travel so easy. 
 
I was little more worried about the language barrier in Athens. I don't think it was problem in Plaka/Monastiraki, but I wasn't sure about the rest of the city. I speak "un poquito español," but I'm only fluent in English.

Conversely, it also gets rid of the “dead year” during each cycle. Although, I’ve read there won’t be a formal word championships in 2026. World Athletics wants to do some sort of top flight invitational though.

Conversely, it also gets rid of the “dead year” during each cycle. Although, I’ve read there won’t be a formal word championships in 2026. World Athletics wants to do some sort of top flight invitational though.

Resano  had a good showing last year though. Plus, she attended the training camp and her NOC had the benefit of knowing about possible quote before the deadline to submit universality applications.
 
Jarrad  (assuming her NOC submitted an application), probably has a strong case too.

I don't know why I didn't consider that more. I bought a light rail ticket in Frankfurt and that made travel so easy. 
 
I was little more worried about the language barrier in Athens. I don't think it was problem in Plaka/Monastiraki, but I wasn't sure about the rest of the city. I speak "un poquito español," but I'm only fluent in English.

Next time you should take the metro! It's clean, modern and efficient and easy to use and cheaper than taxis. Generally very safe but of course just be careful, as you would be in any other big city using public transport.
 
Also although the Plaka/Monastiraki areas are quite touristy, a lot of local Greeks also hang out there and go to the restaurants and rooftop bars, so it's probably more authentic than you think, but I get what you mean.
 
I've never been to Olympia and I used to want to go, but to be honest most people say it's not that impressive . If you go to Peloponnese (area where Olympia/Patras are), it's better to go to Nafplio (our former capital city) and the Mani Peninsula as well as the western Messinia area (Voidokilia Beach, Polylimnio Waterfalls).
 
Yeah I get what you mean about football and basketball, though it depends on which teams are playing. Games with other European teams are usually more calm (with some exceptions especially if the opponents are from the Balkans). I would avoid a derby at all costs...

You guys should visit Malta. I could never drive in that country 
 
I didn't get to see any sports events, but I did check to see if any international stuff was in town. Greek football and basketball seem intense, so I think I'd want a local guide/friend if going to a game.
 
I think I had the rice only version of Gemista. My family eats a similar American version with rice and meat for dinner quite frequently. 
 
Chicken gyros were also a wonderful surprise, since those are less common in the US. I had some sort of Lemon Lambchop that was pretty good too.
 
Paying for water during a meal was my least favorite thing about Greece and Europe. Water is viewed as a right in the United States. Most places offer it for free, even if you don't purchase any other drinks or food.