pdr4332 149 Posted August 5, 2021 #1651 Share Posted August 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, pdr4332 said: Probably this pole vault is the first time during the athletics competition when I am glad that won On the other hand, no individual gold medal for them in men's track events (and only 1 chance left in the relay). When did this last happen? I looked it up back to '48. Excluding Moscow, they won only 400 hurdles in '76, but no post 1948 Olympics when they did not win at least one gold on mens track (including hurdles). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,504 Posted August 5, 2021 #1652 Share Posted August 5, 2021 "Why would I be bothered that I finished 8th? This only motivates me to be better for Paris! I did what I could, and it is what it is." Before basically collapsing during the interview (although the interviewer kept asking until finally offering him some much-needed water). And after a minute or two, getting back up and continueing the interview "Yeah man, this pain is typical...400 is completely sprinting and dying...., but I love it, this is how it is." Jinzha and rafalgorka 1 1 If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzanator 3,569 Posted August 5, 2021 #1653 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Oosterwegel only 1 point behind Williams. Can win two medals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangehair43 169 Posted August 5, 2021 #1654 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Great for Holly Bradshaw to finally win a major medal as she has always been there but never quite made a major podium. Styrka 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzanator 3,569 Posted August 5, 2021 #1655 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Should be bronze for Oosterwegel! Vidts tried to sneak in from 5th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcro 10,172 Posted August 5, 2021 #1656 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Top 4 for Benelux heywoodu 1 #banbestmen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heywoodu 13,504 Posted August 5, 2021 #1657 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Two heptathlon medals, I did NOT expect that two days ago Vetter, sure, but Oosterwegel?! dcro and Jinzha 1 1 If you'd like to help our fellow Totallympics member Bruna Moura get to the 2026 Winter Olympics, after her car crash on the way to the 2022 Olympics, every tiny bit of help would be greatly appreciated! Full story and how to help can be found here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinzha 513 Posted August 5, 2021 #1658 Share Posted August 5, 2021 These are two of the best and most unexpected medals of the whole Games. I couldn't sit down during this 800m race, what a beautiful day!! heywoodu, dcro and Makedonas 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monzanator 3,569 Posted August 5, 2021 #1659 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Warner 9,018 OR! intoronto, Canada4thewin, George_D and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangeman 1,296 Posted August 5, 2021 #1660 Share Posted August 5, 2021 WARNER! Canada4thewin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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