Paris Olympics 2024- Page 2

[uncageg]

Posted: 7/27/24 at 9:39pm

Oh, I get all choked up at the closing ceremonies! 

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 7/27/24 at 10:38pm

Celine Dion looking gorgeous and singing beautifully atop the Eiffel Tower.  That did it for me.    

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 7/27/24 at 11:27pm

The Closing Ceremony is scheduled to be held in the Stade de France, the national stadium.  It is the largest stadium in France, with a seating capacity of around 81,000.

https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/venues/stade-de-france

Updated On: 7/28/24 at 11:27 PM

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 7/29/24 at 8:09pm

I love beach volleyball!

[uncageg]

Posted: 7/30/24 at 2:06am

So happy for the men's gymnastic team! 

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 7/30/24 at 11:29am

20 medals for the US so far, three gold. 6th on the overall medals table. China leading.

Is that the norm for this stage of the Games? I can’t remember.

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 7/30/24 at 12:14pm

Yes the US usually does really well during the tournaments, and those only finish during the second week.  In Tokyo, China was leading the gold medals until the last day when the us won in golf and beach volleyball giving them most gold medals

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 7/30/24 at 12:38pm

Great, thanks! China is the hare, the US is the tortoise.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 7/30/24 at 12:54pm

Japan have just overtaken China at the top. Seven golds to China’s six.

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 7/30/24 at 2:29pm

Simone Biles, back where she belongs. Gold for the women. We never doubted you - congratulations!

[Pauly3]

Posted: 7/30/24 at 3:25pm

Great news, but is there not a spoiler alert function anymore?

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 7/30/24 at 3:33pm

I thought about using spoiler, but figured readers must know of that risk when they click!

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 7/30/24 at 4:59pm

Jay Lerner-Z said: "I thought about using spoiler, but figured readersmust know of that risk when they click!"

You would think, wouldn't you?  Jeez.

I have recorded a number of events, without yet watching any.   Wonderful for Simone!

 

Updated On: 7/30/24 at 04:59 PM

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 7/31/24 at 11:52pm

Just watched the Women's Triathlon Final.  I don't know which events are considered to be the most physically challenging, but this has to be right at the top.  They swim, they bike, they run. Wow.   "Brava" to each of these Olympians.  They're all winners.

Very enthusiastic spectators lining the streets for an emotional finish.  And the views of the City were beyond beautiful.

 

Updated On: 8/1/24 at 11:52 PM

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 8/6/24 at 4:24pm

Well done, Gabby, and what a shocker from Hocker!

[Jay Lerner-Z]

Posted: 8/9/24 at 5:03pm

USA = 33 golds

China = 33 golds

Two days left!

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 8/9/24 at 5:39pm

Some years ago I was briefly acquainted with a 30-ish gentleman who was a "Race Walker".  I have always been what I call an "Exercise Walker".  I don't run, but I walk fast and have completed a bunch of events.  He had won some Race Walking races and taught me the basics.  One foot must remain on the ground at all times.  Doing so gives the walker an odd gait and looks kinda funny.  It wasn't for me, and I didn't pursue it as an activity.

But, I do love those rare occasions when I can watch televised Race Walking events, as with the Olympics.  So, of all the events being held in Paris, my favorites have been the Men's and Women's Race Walking.

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 8/10/24 at 4:14pm

Here are a bunch of photos from the Games (and I do mean a BUNCH).

https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/26/sport/gallery/paris-olympics-2024/index.html

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/11/24 at 5:06pm

Just an incredible two weeks. Paris outdid themselves and so did the athletes. Watching the closing ceremonies and just don't, as always, want the Olympics to end!

[Broadway Flash]

Posted: 8/11/24 at 8:12pm

I also love the Olympics.  It’s frustrating that team USA tied with China on the most gold medals.  But still, a very enjoyable two weeks. 

[South Florida]

Posted: 8/11/24 at 9:34pm

A great festival and no bad guys, good times.

[uncageg]

Posted: 8/12/24 at 1:07am

Who cares about the medal count. It's the sportsmanship that matters. They are all winners.

[Zeppie2022]

Posted: 8/12/24 at 2:01pm

"Who cares about the medal count. It's the sportsmanship that matters. They are all winners."

This is a sports competition which is why probably 99% of the people watching it care about the medal count. These are adult athletes competing not some child competition where "everybody is a winner". That being said, everyone who makes an Olympic team should consider that quite an achievement and deserves credit for that accomplishment.

Updated On: 8/12/24 at 02:01 PM

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 8/12/24 at 2:09pm

And here are a bunch of photos from the Closing Ceremony.

On to LA28 !!

https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/11/sport/gallery/closing-ceremony-paris-olympics/index.html

[Highland Guy]

Posted: 8/12/24 at 2:39pm

uncageg said: "Who cares about the medal count. It's the sportsmanship that matters. They are all winners."

Absolutely agree!  I am thrilled for every single athlete and team, win or lose, no matter which country they represent.  I don't give a flying fig about medal counts.