Hudson-Smith looking very good in the 400m semis, which were somewhat buried in the BBC coverage at the end of the main coverage. Genuine chance of a Gold tomorrow.
am I imagining it or was the boxing previously scored based on number of scoring punches were landed? i've got it in my head that if 2 out of 3 judges pressed their button at the same time then it scored, most punches landed won
Remember that system around '96? Think it was unique to the games. My kids asked me today how it was scored and I genuinely couldn't answer.
Marathon race walk mixed relay just kicked off - who knew that was a thing!
Mixed relays are making it a lot easier to get a medal in many sports. Rowers must be jealous, imagine how many medals Steve Redgrave could have won if rowers had relays as well!
Marathon race walk mixed relay just kicked off - who knew that was a thing!
Mixed relays are making it a lot easier to get a medal in many sports. Rowers must be jealous, imagine how many medals Steve Redgrave could have won if rowers had relays as well!
Marathon race walk mixed relay just kicked off - who knew that was a thing!
Mixed relays are making it a lot easier to get a medal in many sports. Rowers must be jealous, imagine how many medals Steve Redgrave could have won if rowers had relays as well!
USA Nelly Korda from the sporting family of pro Tennis players and Pro golfers has started her bid for Gold in the women's golf. In her last 9 tour events, she has won 6 and missed the cut 3 times ! 26 year old Korda won the Gold in Tokyo.
Marathon race walk mixed relay just kicked off - who knew that was a thing!
Mixed relays are making it a lot easier to get a medal in many sports. Rowers must be jealous, imagine how many medals Steve Redgrave could have won if rowers had relays as well!
Marathon race walk mixed relay just kicked off - who knew that was a thing!
Mixed relays are making it a lot easier to get a medal in many sports. Rowers must be jealous, imagine how many medals Steve Redgrave could have won if rowers had relays as well!
How are they making it easier?
I presume he means from the proliferation of medals. Gymnastics and swimming also seem to hundreds on offer.
Marathon race walk mixed relay just kicked off - who knew that was a thing!
Mixed relays are making it a lot easier to get a medal in many sports. Rowers must be jealous, imagine how many medals Steve Redgrave could have won if rowers had relays as well!
How are they making it easier?
I presume he means from the proliferation of medals. Gymnastics and swimming also seem to hundreds on offer.
I don't think having more opportunities to medal necessarily makes it easier to win one, but I take the point.
Hudson-Smith looking very good in the 400m semis, which were somewhat buried in the BBC coverage at the end of the main coverage. Genuine chance of a Gold tomorrow.
Awesome talent who has had many mental health issues especially when during COVID he was in the USA and had financial problems due to not having health insurance after having Achilles and hamstring issues. He hit rock bottom as coaches he was close to passed away. If Matthew Hudson-Smith is fit in mind and body tonight and he looks it in the heats then MHS is a contender for Gold. 🤞🏼
Different sports seem to demand things from different parts of the body. The walking seems to demand great hip movement and puts pressure on the outside of the feet.
Marathon race walk mixed relay just kicked off - who knew that was a thing!
Mixed relays are making it a lot easier to get a medal in many sports. Rowers must be jealous, imagine how many medals Steve Redgrave could have won if rowers had relays as well!
How are they making it easier?
I presume he means from the proliferation of medals. Gymnastics and swimming also seem to hundreds on offer.
Exactly. For some sports, previously you had just the one event, and now you have a second chance to win a medal in the mixed relay, e.g. triathlon, while in others it adds to the vast numbers already available.
The Dutch for example won the 4*400 mixed relay on the track, as many of the best competitors didn't compete, whereas their star Femke Bol did compete. The other 3 runners would never have won a gold medal without this event.
Marathon race walk mixed relay just kicked off - who knew that was a thing!
Mixed relays are making it a lot easier to get a medal in many sports. Rowers must be jealous, imagine how many medals Steve Redgrave could have won if rowers had relays as well!
How are they making it easier?
I presume he means from the proliferation of medals. Gymnastics and swimming also seem to hundreds on offer.
Exactly. For some sports, previously you had just the one event, and now you have a second chance to win a medal in the mixed relay, e.g. triathlon, while in others it adds to the vast numbers already available.
The Dutch for example won the 4*400 mixed relay on the track, as many of the best competitors didn't compete, whereas their star Femke Bol did compete. The other 3 runners would never have won a gold medal without this event.
And don't forget our mighty cyclists who often compete in several races for medals in one Games. Thus our most successful Olympian by gold and medals won is Jason Kenny (seven gold and nine overall). His wife is no slouch either of course.
Typical Mills. Causes trouble, all his fault, tries to blame someone else and gives it the big un.
spot on, like father like son. definitely his fault imo, went for a gap that wasn't there and got a nudge. if someone tried that on me in a race they'd get an elbow just like he got
Marathon race walk mixed relay just kicked off - who knew that was a thing!
Mixed relays are making it a lot easier to get a medal in many sports. Rowers must be jealous, imagine how many medals Steve Redgrave could have won if rowers had relays as well!
How are they making it easier?
I presume he means from the proliferation of medals. Gymnastics and swimming also seem to hundreds on offer.
Exactly. For some sports, previously you had just the one event, and now you have a second chance to win a medal in the mixed relay, e.g. triathlon, while in others it adds to the vast numbers already available.
The Dutch for example won the 4*400 mixed relay on the track, as many of the best competitors didn't compete, whereas their star Femke Bol did compete. The other 3 runners would never have won a gold medal without this event.
And don't forget our mighty cyclists who often compete in several races for medals in one Games. Thus our most successful Olympian by gold and medals won is Jason Kenny (seven gold and nine overall). His wife is no slouch either of course.
Do they have mixed relay cycling events?
Just because more medals are on offer doesn't make it "easier" to win one. However, I think the point being made is that relay team line ups get changed round by round, meaning an individual top level athlete might not have to commit as much effort to winning one, which I agree makes it easier.
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In her last 9 tour events, she has won 6 and missed the cut 3 times !
26 year old Korda won the Gold in Tokyo.
Awesome talent who has had many mental health issues especially when during COVID he was in the USA and had financial problems due to not having health insurance after having Achilles and hamstring issues.
He hit rock bottom as coaches he was close to passed away.
If Matthew Hudson-Smith is fit in mind and body tonight and he looks it in the heats then MHS is a contender for Gold. 🤞🏼
The walking seems to demand great hip movement and puts pressure on the outside of the feet.
The Dutch for example won the 4*400 mixed relay on the track, as many of the best competitors didn't compete, whereas their star Femke Bol did compete. The other 3 runners would never have won a gold medal without this event.
6 men hit the deck including 4 in the final straight.
George Mills blaming another runner after he goes flying.
Just because more medals are on offer doesn't make it "easier" to win one. However, I think the point being made is that relay team line ups get changed round by round, meaning an individual top level athlete might not have to commit as much effort to winning one, which I agree makes it easier.
Trouble at t'Mills