I was about to ask about her bragging right(s), but never mind. She's young, she needs to learn from her mistakes, and maybe a new coach can also help her get the right mindset.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 03:41Sha’carri has the absolute worst type of attitude an athlete can have, idk who is handling her but they needed to tell her to take a seat and calm down. There is no need for an athlete with no achievements and a scandal to have that much arrogance and attitude.
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I guess she has enough endorsements now? She probably gonna be an influencer. Getting money without all the hard work.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 03:41Sha’carri has the absolute worst type of attitude an athlete can have, idk who is handling her but they needed to tell her to take a seat and calm down. There is no need for an athlete with no achievements and a scandal to have that much arrogance and attitude.
US medias need to focus on someone who actually delivers like this 19 years old
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LMAO
Yanks need to stop over hype their athletes before they even got the gold medal that kinda hype gets into their heads
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Da too true especially since the other t&f athletes seem pretty chill. In swimming I don't mind King over confidence ass since she already proved that she could deliver, and outside her comments she seems chill with her teammates including Jacoby.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 04:20LMAO
Yanks need to stop over hype their athletes before they even got the gold medal that kinda hype gets into their heads
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I can't take Sha'carri seriously with those gross nails and eyelashes, she knows how to play the game though. Girl has no achievements and managed to make bank.
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She wasn't ninth she was last which is the worst possible outcome. Dead last.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 03:05All that hype, mental gymnastics and drama over Sha’carri and she finished ninth? People made it seem like she was Usain’s second coming and she was being robbed of a gold
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Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 05:38I can't take Sha'carri seriously with those gross nails and eyelashes, she knows how to play the game though. Girl has no achievements and managed to make bank.
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More focused on gross nails instead of training like her teammates. They are running better than her.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 05:38I can't take Sha'carri seriously with those gross nails and eyelashes, she knows how to play the game though. Girl has no achievements and managed to make bank.
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^ here to stay as an Insta attention whore maybe? Cause anyone who is an athlete or a fan of sports would’ve known this girl wasn’t gonna achieve shit. She got lucky people used that woe is me hive mentality to make her into a star without doing shit.
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Sha'Carri at least has a PB best that implies she could really be amongst the best, but I agree that many American sportspeople are more hype, marketing and sponsorship bait than actual athletes.
I think this is most prominent with fencing. I know it's an obscure sport and it hasn't produced any superstars, but still you hear about some fencers here and there. US actually has a pretty decent fencer in the face of Gerek Meinhardt who's amongst the best in the world, but dude is absolutely anonymous in mainstream. The rare fencing news and interviews I've seen in bigger media are always about two guys - Race Imboden and Miles Chamley Watson, especially the latter. They're basically okayish fencers without any big individual achievements, but they are obviously super focused on being marketable with aesthetics, or whatever that will appeal to sponsors and they've been made to be the face of American fencing. Seems like marketability will always top actual skills and achievements, so athletes in majority will rather focus on that, because the money comes from sponsorships.
I think this is most prominent with fencing. I know it's an obscure sport and it hasn't produced any superstars, but still you hear about some fencers here and there. US actually has a pretty decent fencer in the face of Gerek Meinhardt who's amongst the best in the world, but dude is absolutely anonymous in mainstream. The rare fencing news and interviews I've seen in bigger media are always about two guys - Race Imboden and Miles Chamley Watson, especially the latter. They're basically okayish fencers without any big individual achievements, but they are obviously super focused on being marketable with aesthetics, or whatever that will appeal to sponsors and they've been made to be the face of American fencing. Seems like marketability will always top actual skills and achievements, so athletes in majority will rather focus on that, because the money comes from sponsorships.
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Idk anything about fencing, aren't they all from posh family? Like real wealthy family who goes to Harvard, Yale, etc?Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 08:37Sha'Carri at least has a PB best that implies she could really be amongst the best, but I agree that many American sportspeople are more hype, marketing and sponsorship bait than actual athletes.
I think this is most prominent with fencing. I know it's an obscure sport and it hasn't produced any superstars, but still you hear about some fencers here and there. US actually has a pretty decent fencer in the face of Gerek Meinhardt who's amongst the best in the world, but dude is absolutely anonymous in mainstream. The rare fencing news and interviews I've seen in bigger media are always about two guys - Race Imboden and Miles Chamley Watson, especially the latter. They're basically okayish fencers without any big individual achievements, but they are obviously super focused on being marketable with aesthetics, or whatever that will appeal to sponsors and they've been made to be the face of American fencing. Seems like marketability will always top actual skills and achievements, so athletes in majority will rather focus on that, because the money comes from sponsorships.
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She's already achieved good results at national trial. She could be great with better attitude, better coach, and better mentor. Now she's just gonna be big fish in a small pond. I don't know how much money Nike throw at her but they won't be satisfied with this kind of result. Osaka and Biles already proved they're the real deal, sponsorship will stay for a long time.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 08:32^ here to stay as an Insta attention whore maybe? Cause anyone who is an athlete or a fan of sports would’ve known this girl wasn’t gonna achieve shit. She got lucky people used that woe is me hive mentality to make her into a star without doing shit.
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Were the US Olympic trials in Oregon? I know they recently refurbished the stadium. It seemed a fast sprint track last night.
I am looking forward to Lausanne mid-week to see what Thompson can do there. Not the fastest track but it has had some great sprint races in the past. Brussels might be the track for a world record bid in a few weeks' time. That might cap off a season for her that could have been a disaster with injuries.
Thursday will be Lea Sprunger's last race too.
I am looking forward to Lausanne mid-week to see what Thompson can do there. Not the fastest track but it has had some great sprint races in the past. Brussels might be the track for a world record bid in a few weeks' time. That might cap off a season for her that could have been a disaster with injuries.
Thursday will be Lea Sprunger's last race too.
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Dumb question but would her hair affect her performance? I never see male sprinter sporting facial hair or even long hair.
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According to this, it does but only slightly.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:26Dumb question but would her hair affect her performance? I never see male sprinter sporting facial hair or even long hair.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/slate.com/ ... s-mane.amp
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Slightly is very subjective. 100m sprinter deals with milisecondsGuest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:57According to this, it does but only slightly.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:26Dumb question but would her hair affect her performance? I never see male sprinter sporting facial hair or even long hair.
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Wow, another one having a terrific year. Who's next?Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 14:08
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how do you know shacarri richardson's making a lot of money. how much is she making
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She's sponsored by brands notably Nike, which is extremely ridiculous when you think about how much sweat and money athletes spend to make podiums and get those sponsorships. She has achieved nothing, Nike and others were just using that moment and aiming for woke points imo.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 17:17how do you know shacarri richardson's making a lot of money. how much is she making
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I guess they think her style, image or whatever will appeal to a certain demographic. Sometime sponsorship is down to having an image they think will sell product...look at Anna Kournikova.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 17:24She's sponsored by brands notably Nike, which is extremely ridiculous when you think about how much sweat and money athletes spend to make podiums and get those sponsorships. She has achieved nothing, Nike and others were just using that moment and aiming for woke points imo.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 17:17how do you know shacarri richardson's making a lot of money. how much is she making
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da Nike doesn't pay that much tho, unless you're a big star.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 17:24She's sponsored by brands notably Nike, which is extremely ridiculous when you think about how much sweat and money athletes spend to make podiums and get those sponsorships. She has achieved nothing, Nike and others were just using that moment and aiming for woke points imo.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 17:17how do you know shacarri richardson's making a lot of money. how much is she making
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Still enough for her not having regular job to pay her bills.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 23:05da Nike doesn't pay that much tho, unless you're a big star.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 17:24She's sponsored by brands notably Nike, which is extremely ridiculous when you think about how much sweat and money athletes spend to make podiums and get those sponsorships. She has achieved nothing, Nike and others were just using that moment and aiming for woke points imo.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 17:17how do you know shacarri richardson's making a lot of money. how much is she making
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That golf woman with rainbow notebook has a bf from her insta. It's her sister who started using rainbow notebook for pride month but idk if she's fam or just an ally.
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Yea. Remember the suit Cathy Freeman wore? That was for the 400m and she wore it to reduce drag.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 13:14Slightly is very subjective. 100m sprinter deals with milisecondsGuest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:57According to this, it does but only slightly.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:26Dumb question but would her hair affect her performance? I never see male sprinter sporting facial hair or even long hair.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/slate.com/ ... s-mane.amp
Are people not allowed to wear suits like that any more? Im sure that suit was an advantage and you'd think more runners would.
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Probably not allowed, same thing with that swimming suit.Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 01:36Yea. Remember the suit Cathy Freeman wore? That was for the 400m and she wore it to reduce drag.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 13:14Slightly is very subjective. 100m sprinter deals with milisecondsGuest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:57According to this, it does but only slightly.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:26Dumb question but would her hair affect her performance? I never see male sprinter sporting facial hair or even long hair.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/slate.com/ ... s-mane.amp
Are people not allowed to wear suits like that any more? Im sure that suit was an advantage and you'd think more runners would.
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The placebo you get from feeling comfortable/confident is worth more than the milliseconds you lose from drag. They ask this all the time about male sprinters like Degrasse who wears bling when he races, he's faster with it than without.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 13:14Slightly is very subjective. 100m sprinter deals with milisecondsGuest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:57According to this, it does but only slightly.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:26Dumb question but would her hair affect her performance? I never see male sprinter sporting facial hair or even long hair.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/slate.com/ ... s-mane.amp
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But she's dead lastGuest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 07:41The placebo you get from feeling comfortable/confident is worth more than the milliseconds you lose from drag. They ask this all the time about male sprinters like Degrasse who wears bling when he races, he's faster with it than without.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 13:14Slightly is very subjective. 100m sprinter deals with milisecondsGuest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:57According to this, it does but only slightly.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:26Dumb question but would her hair affect her performance? I never see male sprinter sporting facial hair or even long hair.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/slate.com/ ... s-mane.amp
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SAFP is known for her racing wigs, this isn't something that Richardson invented.Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 08:44But she's dead lastGuest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 07:41The placebo you get from feeling comfortable/confident is worth more than the milliseconds you lose from drag. They ask this all the time about male sprinters like Degrasse who wears bling when he races, he's faster with it than without.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 13:14Slightly is very subjective. 100m sprinter deals with milisecondsGuest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:57According to this, it does but only slightly.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:26Dumb question but would her hair affect her performance? I never see male sprinter sporting facial hair or even long hair.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/slate.com/ ... s-mane.amp
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Sha carri isn’t even an olympian why is she the main topic right now?
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Paralympic is also not what the title thread about yet you keep posting about them. Jealousy is not cute sis.Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 09:46Sha carri isn’t even an olympian why is she the main topic right now?
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I wasn't talking about wigs tho but why she doesn't tied her hair in a ponytail?Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 09:41SAFP is known for her racing wigs, this isn't something that Richardson invented.Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 08:44But she's dead lastGuest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 07:41The placebo you get from feeling comfortable/confident is worth more than the milliseconds you lose from drag. They ask this all the time about male sprinters like Degrasse who wears bling when he races, he's faster with it than without.Guest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 13:14Slightly is very subjective. 100m sprinter deals with milisecondsGuest wrote: ↑22 Aug 2021, 12:57
According to this, it does but only slightly.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/slate.com/ ... s-mane.amp
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Because the psychological benefit outweighs the drag. There are so many sprinters who wear their hair down and long, clearly it works for them. High level sports are just as mental as they are physical. As the saying goes, look good feel goodGuest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 11:30I wasn't talking about wigs tho but why she doesn't tied her hair in a ponytail?Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 09:41SAFP is known for her racing wigs, this isn't something that Richardson invented.Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 08:44But she's dead lastGuest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 07:41The placebo you get from feeling comfortable/confident is worth more than the milliseconds you lose from drag. They ask this all the time about male sprinters like Degrasse who wears bling when he races, he's faster with it than without.
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Could we repurpose the thread as an athletics thread or make an athletics thread?
The World Championships are next year and we should see some good diamond league races in the lead up.
The World Championships are next year and we should see some good diamond league races in the lead up.
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You can create a new thread for athletic if you want. I might drop in once in a while.Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 12:09Could we repurpose the thread as an athletics thread or make an athletics thread?
The World Championships are next year and we should see some good diamond league races in the lead up.
I wanna create a swimming thread too but I think it's just gonna be me talking to myself lol outside olympic it's pretty dull for swimming
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I would suggest that you make an athletics thread instead. The Paralympics is still part of the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Some anons might want to discuss the games here.Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 12:09Could we repurpose the thread as an athletics thread or make an athletics thread?
The World Championships are next year and we should see some good diamond league races in the lead up.
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As we are discussing repurposing threads or opening new threads I was wondering what you guys think of a a womens rugby 7s thread. I mean it did seem popular when it was shown in the olympics plus there is a lot gay women playing the sports.
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Pretty sure there's already a thread for rugby? cmiiwGuest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 13:47As we are discussing repurposing threads or opening new threads I was wondering what you guys think of a a womens rugby 7s thread. I mean it did seem popular when it was shown in the olympics plus there is a lot gay women playing the sports.
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I have a crush on the Averina sisters. I liked the evil sister more, but now I like the angel sister much more
They are adorable, I wonder if there is a lot of female homosexuality in rhythmic gymnastics, they have to spend much of their childhood and youth surrounded almost exclusively by women without worrying about boyfriends. What a paradise, I would put up with those training bitches just for that. By the way, I feel very bad because Arisha did not win a medal, she was doing well but in the end it was horrible.
I wonder if Trunchbull will make her cry for her mistake.
They are adorable, I wonder if there is a lot of female homosexuality in rhythmic gymnastics, they have to spend much of their childhood and youth surrounded almost exclusively by women without worrying about boyfriends. What a paradise, I would put up with those training bitches just for that. By the way, I feel very bad because Arisha did not win a medal, she was doing well but in the end it was horrible.
I wonder if Trunchbull will make her cry for her mistake.
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They usually train in the same place with male gymnasts lolGuest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 17:09I have a crush on the Averina sisters. I liked the evil sister more, but now I like the angel sister much more
They are adorable, I wonder if there is a lot of female homosexuality in rhythmic gymnastics, they have to spend much of their childhood and youth surrounded almost exclusively by women without worrying about boyfriends. What a paradise, I would put up with those training bitches just for that. By the way, I feel very bad because Arisha did not win a medal, she was doing well but in the end it was horrible.
I wonder if Trunchbull will make her cry for her mistake.
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DA this thread is dead anyway without any of you posting about athletics, swimming, BMX, rugby etc. Just use this one.Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 12:19You can create a new thread for athletic if you want. I might drop in once in a while.Guest wrote: ↑23 Aug 2021, 12:09Could we repurpose the thread as an athletics thread or make an athletics thread?
The World Championships are next year and we should see some good diamond league races in the lead up.
I wanna create a swimming thread too but I think it's just gonna be me talking to myself lol outside olympic it's pretty dull for swimming
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Paralympics finally start today…
Just watched a video of a guy who plays ping pong without arms…
Crazy shizzle…
Also really sad for that afghan woman who is stuck in her country and can not compete. She would have been the first woman ever to represent her country on the Paralympic Games…
Sad shizzle…
Looking forward to all your comments her on this event.
Let the games begin.
Just watched a video of a guy who plays ping pong without arms…
Crazy shizzle…
Also really sad for that afghan woman who is stuck in her country and can not compete. She would have been the first woman ever to represent her country on the Paralympic Games…
Sad shizzle…
Looking forward to all your comments her on this event.
Let the games begin.
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One Afghan guy got out in time!
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Anyone watching the opening ceremony? I missed the beginning, I'm seeing the athletes parading now.
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