This sucks
https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/lindsey-vonn-downhill-winter-olympics-rcna257918
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The US mixed doubles curling team is into the semis. They were on playing lights out Sunday afternoon and seems like they’re hitting their stride. Good shot for at least a medal. Semis at 11am on Monday. Mixed doubles is also much more chaotic and more scoring than normal curling.
This sucks
https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/lindsey-vonn-downhill-winter-olympics-rcna257918
That crash was hoo-boy. Glad she escaped with just a broken leg. Yes, it looked that bad (and from reports of her screams, that tracks).
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
This sucks
https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/olympics/lindsey-vonn-downhill-winter-olympics-rcna257918
That crash was hoo-boy. Glad she escaped with just a broken leg. Yes, it looked that bad (and from reports of her screams, that tracks).
Definitely had an “agony of defeat” feel to it.
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Curious... Do we know the person that was left OFF the team to have an injured Vonn ON the team only blow it in just 13 seconds? THAT is the person I feel sorry for right now.
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I don’t know who, but imo I see it way to much, where it’s a “popularity contest” or the “old gentleman’s club” who makes the team over who is best fit for the team.
Who was the better fit for the team?I don’t know who, but imo I see it way to much, where it’s a “popularity contest” or the “old gentleman’s club” who makes the team over who is best fit for the team.
I said I didn’t know. I was referring to the rest of my post.
You sound like a blowhardWho was the better fit for the team?I don’t know who, but imo I see it way to much, where it’s a “popularity contest” or the “old gentleman’s club” who makes the team over who is best fit for the team.
I said I didn’t know. I was referring to the rest of my post.
@jupiter I wondered about that too, a friend who is a competitive skier said no. Vonn qualified for the team weeks before she blew out her ACL. The ski team doesn’t have alternates, so if she would have dropped out, no one else was stepping in. You qualify for the US team by your points in international competition. So even before the Olympics you are qualifying against the world, not just US skiers. It’s why there’s no downhill skiers from Jamaica, they could be the best skier in all of Jamaica but they have no world points. Should Vonn have skied at all? Thats a different question, but she didn’t cause another skier to miss out.
Vonn qualified for the team in December, she blew out her knee in late January.
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Scarecrow: A man with an axe and a can of lube. I’ll ask if he wants to join us.
The way I view it, she went out the way she wanted to go out. Better to burn out than fade away. Go out in a ball of flames. 
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Curious... Do we know the person that was left OFF the team to have an injured Vonn ON the team only blow it in just 13 seconds? THAT is the person I feel sorry for right now.
Vonn qualified based on doing well the last year or so. It was her spot to compete. I get it looks bad that she crashed in 13 seconds, but it was always going to be all or nothing from her. That’s the way she has raced her entire career. If the other person didn’t do enough to qualify, they have no gripe about how Vonn did.
Edit: @kelly-red had a much better explanation than I did.
Didn't know how it works but that makes sense, the fact that she was even attempting it after a major ACL injury was impressive enough on its own.@jupiter I wondered about that too, a friend who is a competitive skier said no. Vonn qualified for the team weeks before she blew out her ACL. The ski team doesn’t have alternates, so if she would have dropped out, no one else was stepping in. You qualify for the US team by your points in international competition. So even before the Olympics you are qualifying against the world, not just US skiers. It’s why there’s no downhill skiers from Jamaica, they could be the best skier in all of Jamaica but they have no world points. Should Vonn have skied at all? Thats a different question, but she didn’t cause another skier to miss out.
Vonn qualified for the team in December, she blew out her knee in late January.
I actually got up at 4:30 to watch her ski that morning. Can’t say enough about her courage and to do it her way. It sucked to see that happen though. She’s a role model to a lot of people I respect her for what she did.
“Good pace, a lot of north and south, or it could be east and west, I’m not sure but either way…” Wooger
The US mixed doubles curling team is into the semis. They were on playing lights out Sunday afternoon and seems like they’re hitting their stride. Good shot for at least a medal. Semis at 11am on Monday. Mixed doubles is also much more chaotic and more scoring than normal curling.
US makes the gold medal match after a tight win in the Semis. Match is at 11am on Tuesday.
I actually got up at 4:30 to watch her ski that morning. Can’t say enough about her courage and to do it her way. It sucked to see that happen though. She’s a role model to a lot of people I respect her for what she did.
I agree - other than the getting up portion. 😉
Just bad luck and, from my untrained eye, it didn't look like the crash had anything to do with her knee. Just cutting a turn as close to the gate as possible and she caught it with her pole just as she was getting air and she spun easily. Bummer.
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The US mixed doubles curling team is into the semis. They were on playing lights out Sunday afternoon and seems like they’re hitting their stride. Good shot for at least a medal. Semis at 11am on Monday. Mixed doubles is also much more chaotic and more scoring than normal curling.
US makes the gold medal match after a tight win in the Semis. Match is at 11am on Tuesday.
always liked watching the curling one of these olympics maybe I’ll totally understand the scoring.
“Good pace, a lot of north and south, or it could be east and west, I’m not sure but either way…” Wooger
always liked watching the curling one of these olympics maybe I’ll totally understand the scoring.
I really enjoy watching curling as well. Some of the throws these Olympians do, are mind boggling crazy.
USA women hockey opening up a can on Switzerland up 5-0 now in the 3rd.
“Good pace, a lot of north and south, or it could be east and west, I’m not sure but either way…” Wooger
USA women hockey opening up a can on Switzerland up 5-0 now in the 3rd.
seems pretty clear it'll be us-canada. Poulin just got hurt for Canada vs Czechia which may really skew things to the US
1:10 tomorrow. US/Can
“Good pace, a lot of north and south, or it could be east and west, I’m not sure but either way…” Wooger
Erin Ambrose (another top 6 F) now also hurt for Canada. Given this game is for seeding, wonder if they'll hold them both out looking at the bigger picture with the fast turnaround?
Edit: she just came back for a shift so seems to be ok. Would imagine Poulin won't play tomorrow but we'll see
Once again Germany dominating everything that has to do with a sled. Love the drone view following the luge down the track!
“Good pace, a lot of north and south, or it could be east and west, I’m not sure but either way…” Wooger
Once again Germany dominating everything that has to do with a sled. Love the drone view following the luge down the track!
There are drones everywhere this Olympics, but whoever is flying the ones following the luge is really impressive.
Once again Germany dominating everything that has to do with a sled. Love the drone view following the luge down the track!
There are drones everywhere this Olympics, but whoever is flying the ones following the luge is really impressive.
we were talking about that, I don’t know drones but think that one has to almost be programmed to go down that stretch of track that it does then peels off in the same spot. First morning of the games watching skiing I said to myself what is that noise? Thought ok gotta be the camera on a zip line, then seen the drones’ shadow.😂 pretty cool. The big air snow boarding has really cool drone work, looks like it’s pretty close to them at times.
“Good pace, a lot of north and south, or it could be east and west, I’m not sure but either way…” Wooger
we were talking about that, I don’t know drones but think that one has to almost be programmed to go down that stretch of track that it does then peels off in the same spot.
That hadn’t occurred to me, but you must be right.
The drone noise must be so annoying for people there. I am annoyed with it on TV.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
we were talking about that, I don’t know drones but think that one has to almost be programmed to go down that stretch of track that it does then peels off in the same spot.
That hadn’t occurred to me, but you must be right.
flown by an actual pilot, not programmed.
- How They Are Operated: A three-person team manages each drone: a pilot, a director, and a technician. The pilot uses FPV (first person view) goggles to see directly from the drone's camera, allowing for precise, real-time, navigation through,, fast,, icy, turns.
- Technology & Design: These, customized drones, feature, inverted-blade, designs, for, better, aerodynamics and, are equipped with,, high-definition, cameras. The, batteries, last, for about two, runs, before, needing replacement,.
- Impact on Coverage: Instead of, static, shots, these drones provide,, continuous, follow-cam, footage, at speeds up to, 75 mph (approx.
120km/h
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- Controversy and Safety: While providing dramatic, footage, the,, drones, create, significant, noise, (sometimes compared to vuvuzelas) and, have raised, questions, about, potential,, interference, with athletes,.
“Good pace, a lot of north and south, or it could be east and west, I’m not sure but either way…” Wooger
I agree - other than the getting up portion. 😉
Just bad luck and, from my untrained eye, it didn't look like the crash had anything to do with her knee. Just cutting a turn as close to the gate as possible and she caught it with her pole just as she was getting air and she spun easily. Bummer.
"I was simply 5 inches too tight on my line when my right arm hooked inside of the gate, twisting me and resulted in my crash. My ACL and past injuries had nothing to do with my crash whatsoever."
USA 2 team in RED 0 after 1st period
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Make that 4-0 USA after 2 periods
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Murphy just had an incredible assist
Reminded me of Celebrini vs the Gophers in the regional final two years ago. Spin o Rama right to the tape.
I agree - other than the getting up portion. 😉
Just bad luck and, from my untrained eye, it didn't look like the crash had anything to do with her knee. Just cutting a turn as close to the gate as possible and she caught it with her pole just as she was getting air and she spun easily. Bummer.
"I was simply 5 inches too tight on my line when my right arm hooked inside of the gate, twisting me and resulted in my crash. My ACL and past injuries had nothing to do with my crash whatsoever."
That's an incredible photo. The Winter games imho are even better than ever to watch now due to the advance of tech including the luge drone.
The US mixed doubles curling team is into the semis. They were on playing lights out Sunday afternoon and seems like they’re hitting their stride. Good shot for at least a medal. Semis at 11am on Monday. Mixed doubles is also much more chaotic and more scoring than normal curling.
US makes the gold medal match after a tight win in the Semis. Match is at 11am on Tuesday.
US loses and takes silver. Some mistakes in the final end plus Sweden amazing shot making hurt throughout. Overall a great performance. Now it’s on to the full men’s and women’s teams.
Women’s hockey beat Canada 5-0 today, Canada’s first time ever shut out in Women’s hockey 😁
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Women’s hockey beat Canada 5-0 today, Canada’s first time ever shut out in Women’s hockey 😁
First ever shutout at the Olympics.
Forget all the world politics, Abbey Murphy will be the reason the USA and Canada go to war. 😂
we were talking about that, I don’t know drones but think that one has to almost be programmed to go down that stretch of track that it does then peels off in the same spot.
That hadn’t occurred to me, but you must be right.
flown by an actual pilot, not programmed.
- How They Are Operated: A three-person team manages each drone: a pilot, a director, and a technician. The pilot uses FPV (first person view) goggles to see directly from the drone's camera, allowing for precise, real-time, navigation through,, fast,, icy, turns.
- Technology & Design: These, customized drones, feature, inverted-blade, designs, for, better, aerodynamics and, are equipped with,, high-definition, cameras. The, batteries, last, for about two, runs, before, needing replacement,.
- Impact on Coverage: Instead of, static, shots, these drones provide,, continuous, follow-cam, footage, at speeds up to, 75 mph (approx.
120km/h120km/h
).
- Controversy and Safety: While providing dramatic, footage, the,, drones, create, significant, noise, (sometimes compared to vuvuzelas) and, have raised, questions, about, potential,, interference, with athletes,.
Edit - not sure why it’s saying the link is broken, but clicking it works it seems. It’s the @nbcolympics IG reel with one of the drone operators talking about their job following the skiing.
found this:
Speaking of Milan… Milan, Indiana is where the movie ‘Hoosiers’ was inspired from.
The boys took a beating…
https://twitter.com/buzzpatterson/status/2021678020885721383?s=46&t=UoTCikmOZyJ29kktoNzh-A
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Trying not to laugh too hard, but the girlish scream followed by “the boys took a beating”.
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It’s hard not to laugh!
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