Summer Olympics

[CarolinaFever]

It originated in England in the early-mid 19th century…..it was literally a race from one village’s church steeple to another…..maybe back (round-trip) or maybe to another village’s church….

Steeple-to-steeple…..over walls and fences and through or over creeks and streams.

Completely random.

Standardized at 3,000 meters, 5 barriers (one is partially water) in 1920.

LOVE the steeplechase.

 

[Zoo_View]

Do you know the origins of “soccer,” “football?”

 

[CarolinaFever]

Do you know the origins of “soccer,” “football?”

 

[Ddseddse]

Randomly and incessantly blowing a whistle for no discernible reason and with no discernible effect is my style! I wanna be a water polo ref!

 

[Wossa]

Found that 1500m final on YouTube tonight. Amazing.

I haven’t hollered and screamed like that at the tv during a sporting since UNC -dook final four. That was exhilarating

 

[Zoo_View]

It was a violent event raging throughout one village or from one village to a second one….dates to the 12th century or so….people died…..brawls definitely happened.

Steeplechase seems peaceful in comparison.

 

[Ddseddse]

Thought that the one US dude got bumped coming down the stretch and almost fell. Didn't he beat his PR by over 2 seconds? Dude was amazing.

On a track-related note, I learned today that the time officially stops when your chest (not your foot or head) crosses the finish line.

I thought he got bumped and fell back a stride too. Then he took it to him. Wow was that gutsy!

 

[Zoo_View]

I thought he got bumped and fell back a stride too. Then he took it to him. Wow was that gutsy!

He was trapped and tried to force his way on the inside….a numb, a stumble, a brief slowing…..and he then ONCE AGAIN went inside!

Ballsy!

 

[uncgriff]

Water polo in gold medal round. Won shootout against the Aussies

Volleyball had a great match against Poland but came up short

 

[uncgriff]

Kristen Faulkner who has the stunning bike road win gets another gold with the track bike team

 

[circlesky88]

Water polo in gold medal round. Won shootout against the Aussies

Volleyball had a great match against Poland but came up short

The USA should have beat Poland in volleyball

 

[lawtig02]

Godalmighty the track finals in these Olympics have been INSANE!!! 400 is another must watch.

 

[fourheels]

Godalmighty the track finals in these Olympics have been INSANE!!! 400 is another must watch.

That comeback by Hall in the last 100m was insane!!!!

 

[lawtig02]

That comeback by Hall in the last 100m was insane!!!!

Can’t remember the last time we saw this many heroic efforts in one meet.

 

[CarolinaFever]

Is that dude that fell in the steeplechase dead?

 

[Milk and Cookies]

Is that dude that fell in the steeplechase dead?

That was wild. Knocked out cold after tripping on a hurdle.

 

[uncsig]

Can’t remember the last time we saw this many heroic efforts in one meet.

And how about our guy gutting it out for Silver in the Steeplechase. The US with a medal in the Steeplechase for crying out loud!!!

 

[ZenMode]

That comeback by Hall in the last 100m was insane!!!!

He has the longest stride I ever recall seeing....

 

[ZenMode]

Full 400m Men's race

 

[HeelInTheOzarks]

The USA should have beat Poland in volleyball

yes they had it in control with multiple players from Poland also suffering injuries during the match and then unraveled and gave up the lead.