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Sunday Early Morning LIVE Thread for a Variety of Events. Spoiler. Emphasis on Team USA.

Posted on 7/28/24 at 6:11 am
Posted by UncleLester
West of the Mississippi
Member since Aug 2008
8324 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 6:11 am
Two more Gold Medals awarded to start Sunday in Paris.

South Korea takes the Gold in 10M Air Pistol for the Ladies.

China takes the Gold in the same event for the Men.

USA does not have a Men’s or Women’s Team in the Team Archery Events with Medals being awarded shortly. Excited for 2028, when we’ll get auto qualifiers in every event.

Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
30121 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 6:12 am to
Suni!!!!!
Posted by Finkle is Einhorn
Member since Sep 2011
4338 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 6:13 am to
I do not understand how gymnastics is scored lol
Posted by UncleLester
West of the Mississippi
Member since Aug 2008
8324 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 6:22 am to
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I do not understand how gymnastics is scored lol


All I know is that you want as few Soviet Union Judges as possible when you are Team USA.

In a sport much easier to score, I am excited about USA Men’s Water Polo opening up action in less than two hours against Italy. Italy is a favorite to Medal. USA is currently not forecasted by Oddsmakers to Medal. Big W if Team USA can get it.

In men’s hoops action, USA is currently a 13.5 Point Favorite versus Serbia today.
This post was edited on 7/28/24 at 6:24 am
Posted by POTUS2024
Member since Nov 2022
20943 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 6:28 am to
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I do not understand how gymnastics is scored lol


I have an explainer in the gymnastics thread.

Team USA will be in the Team Final.
Simone hurt her ankle yet still posted a very high score.
Suni will be the 2nd US athlete in the all-around, with Simone.
Jade Carey was good on vault, hopefully she is in the event final, but she really had a bad day on floor, and she's the defending Olympic champ on floor. She won't be going to that final.

Nerves early for the team. Not a bad performance but they'll need to clean it up a bit for finals.
Posted by theGarnetWay
Washington, D.C.
Member since Mar 2010
26806 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 6:50 am to
Skateboarding starts today doesn’t it? I’ll say as someone that used to skate (not very well), I have a lot of respect for the difficulty for what they do.

With that said, as a tv product for neutral observers they should’ve gone with very over street. Think Shaun White and snowboarding and the pipeline they use. You don’t have to know how to snowboard or skate to enjoy people going up and down large ramps.
Posted by UncleLester
West of the Mississippi
Member since Aug 2008
8324 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 7:06 am to
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Skateboarding starts today doesn’t it?


Anyone remember Alana Smith’s skateboard “effort” for Team USA in Tokyo?

It was the worst single effort I had ever seen given by any Olympian.
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
41160 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 7:28 am to
I tuned in this morning, only to see mountain biking. Is this the fricking X Games?
Posted by lsu31always
Team 31™
Member since Jan 2008
108019 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 7:33 am to
I hoping they add log rolling from the great outdoor games for LA games.
Posted by cfish140
BR
Member since Aug 2007
8032 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 7:48 am to
American men’s ping pong player Khanuk Jah won his round of 64 match against a Korean. Was a great match, won 4 games to 2
Posted by UncleLester
West of the Mississippi
Member since Aug 2008
8324 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 7:58 am to
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Jah won his round of 64 match against a Korean


That is awesome. It is his first time in 3 Olympics advancing to the Round of 32.

I just read that belongs to a Table Tennis Club in Northern California. You can take a 55 minute private lesson from him for $65 there.

I could actually see myself flying to the Bay one day just to take an hour table tennis lesson from an Olympian.

Hope he keeps winning and his rate goes up!
Posted by Pitch To Johnny
Houston
Member since Jun 2015
4224 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 8:18 am to
Dammit was looking at Eastern times and missed the 1st quarter. USA down 4-2 to Italy in men’s water polo
Posted by cfish140
BR
Member since Aug 2007
8032 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 8:45 am to
Not looking good for the Stars and Stripes. The Italians aren’t making anything easy, seems like every offensive possession is a struggle
Posted by Pitch To Johnny
Houston
Member since Jun 2015
4224 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 8:47 am to
8-4 Italy. USA rushing advantages and taking bad shots. Italy making it look easy.
Posted by tigerbacon
Arkansas
Member since Aug 2010
4163 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 8:47 am to
USA took silver in mountain bike. Highest finish for USA ever
Posted by Ryne Sandberg
Team Am Mart
Member since Apr 2009
19592 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 8:54 am to
Dropping the penalty…geez
Posted by Pitch To Johnny
Houston
Member since Jun 2015
4224 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 8:57 am to
smdh USA awarded a penalty shot (think soccer) and the ball slipped out of his hand on the fake. Terrible.

Italy immediately scores on the next possession.
Posted by blueboy
Member since Apr 2006
60269 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 10:53 am to
These skateboard chicks suck. I haven't seen one not fall yet.
Posted by Diseasefreeforall
Member since Oct 2012
6666 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 11:10 am to
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These skateboard chicks suck. I haven't seen one not fall yet.


I know. This is NBA dunk contest level misfire after misfire. I guess that's what you get when the 19 year old is practically elderly compared to the rest.
Posted by MSUDawg98
Ravens Flock
Member since Jan 2018
11568 posts
Posted on 7/28/24 at 11:58 am to
Was it wrong to smile when the Chinese skateboarder crashed out?

Judo has been fun to watch. After yesterday I find myself hoping to see fencing again.

Durant has been going off. That game has a few Dream Team vibes.

I can't wait until we get into the swimming finals this afternoon. US vs Australia is one hell of a rivalry.
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