The Olympics - Paris 2024

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Pohjolas Daughter

#20
July 30, 2024, 08:47:56 AM
I feel for the athletes competing today.  95 degrees in Paris!

PD

Florestan

#21
July 30, 2024, 09:51:47 AM
Quote from: Irons on July 30, 2024, 06:51:06 AMWatched the final of mixed doubles. China v North Korea. Unable to make up my mind which to cheer for! Great stuff all the same.

Stopped watching at 2-2. Who won?
"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory." — Thomas Beecham

LKB

#22
July 30, 2024, 10:36:48 AM
Quote from: Florestan on July 30, 2024, 09:51:47 AMStopped watching at 2-2. Who won?

The audience. ;)
Mit Flügeln, die ich mir errungen...

Florestan

#23
July 30, 2024, 11:42:13 AM
Quote from: LKB on July 30, 2024, 10:36:48 AMThe audience. ;)

Extremely helpful, thanks a lot.
 
"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory." — Thomas Beecham

Irons

#24
July 30, 2024, 12:45:48 PM
Quote from: Florestan on July 30, 2024, 09:51:47 AMStopped watching at 2-2. Who won?

China.
You must have a very good opinion of yourself to write a symphony - John Ireland.

I opened the door people rushed through and I was left holding the knob - Bo Diddley.

Pohjolas Daughter

#25
July 30, 2024, 01:16:32 PM Last Edit: July 31, 2024, 02:37:18 AM by Pohjolas Daughter
Do you have a table tennis table @Irons and play?

Caught some of the tennis matches today [I know, I'm a broken record!].  Really pleased to see Alcarez and Nadal win their match today--particularly after Rafa's not-too-unexpected loss to Novak yesterday.  Also, happy to see Andy Murray and Dan Evans doubles win...you could see how much it meant to them.  Wonderful to see Andy so happy.  Also watched bits from other matches, but I won't bore you with them.  ;D

Currently watching online repeat of the women's gymnastics.  :)

PD

Atriod

#26
July 30, 2024, 01:40:02 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 30, 2024, 07:11:30 AMDoes that have to do with stability/control of the bike?

Yes indeed. The suspension will absorb impact on the rear end when going over large bumps like rocks and roots without the rear end bucking around. In theory more time that the rear tire is in contact with the ground means being faster as that means more power being put into the tire when you pedal.

I follow enduro and downhill mountain biking a bit more than cross country; the best of them jump from team to team on bikes of different calibers and the best are just as fast on any bike. One of the all time greatest downhill racers once won the downhill World Cup when his chain came off at the start of the race: https://youtu.be/KMJTnB-50zE

Pohjolas Daughter

#27
July 30, 2024, 02:44:09 PM
Quote from: Atriod on July 30, 2024, 01:40:02 PMYes indeed. The suspension will absorb impact on the rear end when going over large bumps like rocks and roots without the rear end bucking around. In theory more time that the rear tire is in contact with the ground means being faster as that means more power being put into the tire when you pedal.

I follow enduro and downhill mountain biking a bit more than cross country; the best of them jump from team to team on bikes of different calibers and the best are just as fast on any bike. One of the all time greatest downhill racers once won the downhill World Cup when his chain came off at the start of the race: https://youtu.be/KMJTnB-50zE
O.k, so I'm a bit confused now.  Why do (at least some) of the women not have rear suspension on their bikes then?  From your description, it would seem that it would help?  Or does it have something to do with the added weight?

PD

Irons

#28
July 30, 2024, 11:33:31 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 30, 2024, 01:16:32 PMDo you have a table tennis table @Irons and play?

Caught some of the tennis matches today [I know, I'm a broken record!].  Really pleased to see Alcarez and Nadal win their match today--particularly after Rafa's not-too-unexpected loss to Novak yesterday.  Also, happy to see Andy Murray and Dan Evans doubles win...you could see how much it meant to them.  Wonderful to see Andy so happy.  Also watched bits from other matches, but I won't bore you with them.  ;D

Currently watching online repeat of the women' gymnastics.  :)

PD

Unfortunately not, PD. For a period of my life I had an obsession with Squash. Dodgy knees put paid to that.
You must have a very good opinion of yourself to write a symphony - John Ireland.

I opened the door people rushed through and I was left holding the knob - Bo Diddley.

Pohjolas Daughter

#29
July 31, 2024, 07:55:51 AM
Quote from: Irons on July 30, 2024, 11:33:31 PMUnfortunately not, PD. For a period of my life I had an obsession with Squash. Dodgy knees put paid to that.
That sounds like fun (not the dodgy knees part though!).  I've never played squash, but I did love to play racquetball.

PD

Karl Henning

#30
July 31, 2024, 08:22:33 AM
Quote from: Jo498 on July 26, 2024, 07:03:30 AMI will; Tokyo had the disadvantage of far timezone and panicdemic lack of audience ....
I haven't been following the games, and sadly (if this be genuine news) my only awareness so far has been that it's become a COVID Superspreader.
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Pohjolas Daughter

#31
July 31, 2024, 09:24:06 AM Last Edit: July 31, 2024, 09:33:45 AM by Pohjolas Daughter
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 31, 2024, 08:22:33 AMI haven't been following the games, and sadly (if this be genuine news) my only awareness so far has been that it's become a COVID Superspreader.
I'm curious as to where you read or heard the news.  Hope that it isn't true.  :(

Currently catching some of the Nadal Alcaraz vs. Krajicek Ram match.  I should be wearing a sign that says "Conflicted American--love Nadalcaraz [current nickname of their team]."  The American team are known for their doubles skills and wins.

Note:  Rafa did win the gold medal in doubles in 2016 with Marc Lopez.

PD

Karl Henning

#32
July 31, 2024, 10:03:20 AM
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Florestan

#33
July 31, 2024, 10:39:34 AM Last Edit: July 31, 2024, 02:34:35 PM by Florestan
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 30, 2024, 01:16:32 PMDo you have a table tennis table @Irons and play?

You didn't ask me, PD, but yes I have one in my yard. Not an official one, just the next best thing we were able to improvise, short of only 5/10 cm on the sides.  Perfect for amateurs like us. We play and have great fun.

Much less funny is that the Romanian Bernadette Szőcs lost to the Austrian  Sofia Polcanova, 0-4.  Berni, we love you!  8)

"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory." — Thomas Beecham

Florestan

#34
July 31, 2024, 01:59:08 PM Last Edit: July 31, 2024, 02:35:11 PM by Florestan
OTOH, David Popovici won the gold medal for 200 m freestyle swimming and the bronze medal for 100 m freestyle swimming.

Bravo, David! Romania is proud of you!  8)

"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory." — Thomas Beecham

Florestan

#35
July 31, 2024, 02:42:58 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 31, 2024, 10:03:20 AMhttps://www.reuters.com/sports/olympics/covid-19-looms-over-olympics-with-several-athletes-testing-positive-2024-07-30/

Instead of reporting on what truly counts for the Paris Olympics, Reuters chooses to be a killjoy just for the sake of it. Shame on them, everlastingly!
"Great music is that which penetrates the ear with facility and leaves the memory with difficulty. Magical music never leaves the memory." — Thomas Beecham

Karl Henning

#36
July 31, 2024, 04:51:15 PM
Quote from: Florestan on July 31, 2024, 02:42:58 PMInstead of reporting on what truly counts for the Paris Olympics, Reuters chooses to be a killjoy just for the sake of it. Shame on them, everlastingly!
Why do you think Reuters has not also reported on the competitions?
So, Reuters had no business reporting on a public health concern?
Karl Henning, Ph.D.
Composer & Clarinetist
Boston MA
http://www.karlhenning.com/
[Matisse] was interested neither in fending off opposition,
nor in competing for the favor of wayward friends.
His only competition was with himself. — Françoise Gilot

Irons

#37
August 01, 2024, 06:39:31 AM Last Edit: August 01, 2024, 06:48:37 AM by Irons
Men's BMX final yesterday. These guys defy gravity! 'Unbelievable' is a throw away line but this is.
Argentina earned a well deserved gold. Kieran Reilly of GB, silver. France, bronze.
Noticeable camaraderie amongst all contestants. Which is natural with such a high-risk sport, a few came a cropper in the final.

https://youtu.be/9sNTHzwvME0?si=Y7QqQxsxYa1cJ1Dl
You must have a very good opinion of yourself to write a symphony - John Ireland.

I opened the door people rushed through and I was left holding the knob - Bo Diddley.

Pohjolas Daughter

#38
August 01, 2024, 07:13:00 AM
Quote from: Florestan on July 31, 2024, 10:39:34 AMYou didn't ask me, PD, but yes I have one in my yard. Not an official one, just the next best thing we were able to improvise, short of only 5/10 cm on the sides.  Perfect for amateurs like us. We play and have great fun.
Oh, nice!  What is it made of and how do you keep it from warping (being outside)?

PD

Pohjolas Daughter

#39
August 01, 2024, 05:03:28 PM Last Edit: August 01, 2024, 06:39:49 PM by Pohjolas Daughter
Quote from: Irons on August 01, 2024, 06:39:31 AMMen's BMX final yesterday. These guys defy gravity! 'Unbelievable' is a throw away line but this is.
Argentina earned a well deserved gold. Kieran Reilly of GB, silver. France, bronze.
Noticeable camaraderie amongst all contestants. Which is natural with such a high-risk sport, a few came a cropper in the final.

https://youtu.be/9sNTHzwvME0?si=Y7QqQxsxYa1cJ1Dl
Is this sort of akin to snowboarding competitions with (I forget what they call them)--half "tubes/pikes?" with the snowboarders going up one side and then flipping/turning and then skating down/up to the other side to do the same, etc. but on bikes on cement (vs. snow)?

Caught some bits from a few events today. Yesterday, the US team won the team gold in gymnastics and today Simone Biles won her second individual gold (all around) in gymnastics..  Very "chuffed" as certain folks here might say for all of the females on the US team.  But also some incredible and moving stories:  a Brazilian woman (who grew up in a favela), well her family could not afford the bus fare to her gymnastic training, so her older brothers walked her there.  Just found this online--truly touching and amazing how she succeeded.  She won the individual silver medal and the US won the gold and bronze.  The bronze medalist had struggled with kidney issues--don't know much beyond that at the moment.  Her name is Suni Lee.  The Brazilian gymnast's name is Rebeca Andrade.  Her story is here:  https://www.wliw.org/radio/news/how-a-bunk-bed-acrobat-from-a-favela-in-brazil-became-the-2-female-gymnast-in-the-world/

Also, some fragments of tennis matches.  Sad to see Murray and Evans beaten in the quarters.  Alas, that means no shot at the bronze for them.  And, according to Andy, this event was going to be the end of his tennis career. Second set, the British duo played much better.  Was touched to see how, afterwards, the crowd chanted out "Andy!  Andy!"

And brief glimpses of Katie Ledecky winning yet another swimming medal.  :o From what I understand, she is now the most decorated female swimmer ever!  Hard to fathom the wins by Biles and Ledecky.

So, what all have others here watched?  Thoughts/comments?  :)

PD
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