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[Korey]

If gymnastics goes by a deduction system, should you just do the bare minimum and easiest set possible?

 

[Novid]

If gymnastics goes by a deduction system, should you just do the bare minimum and easiest set possible?

Bare Minimum doesnt work - you can have a near pefect score but you may not place.

 

[Black Mamba]

If gymnastics goes by a deduction system, should you just do the bare minimum and easiest set possible?

The tougher your routine, the higher your score can be.

Every routine has a different max value which gets deducted from.

 

[Korey]

The tougher your routine, the higher your score can be.

Every routine has a different max value which gets deducted from.

Oh I see, so the max score varies by gymnast depending on their routine?

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Oh I see, so the max score varies by gymnast depending on their routine?

Yes? How else would it make sense?

 

[Black Mamba]

Oh I see, so the max score varies by gymnast depending on their routine?

yeah.

So a really tough routine might be a 16.5 max, so losing 1 point makes it a 15.5, where as another might be a 15.5 and losing .5 is a 15.

 

[Wafflecakes]

I know I'm late on this but the reason the US didn't win for 2012 or 2016 is because there was a huge argument over allotment of funds with the USOC and the IOC. Chicago wanted it so bad that Obama himself went and spoke to the IOC pleading his case. Because of the disagreement about funding, Chicago was shot down in the first round of voting, which was considered a humiliating slap, and a message sent by the IOC that there would be no more US games until they reworked their contract. Basically the IOC thought the USOC was getting too big of a percentage of the marketing and tv deals that came from the US. This was from an open ended contract signed in 1996. Then the USOC president said they would make no more bids for US cities until it was resolved. Hence no bid for the 2020 games, because it was just resolved a few months ago.

So now the US is expected to bid for the 2024 games (or 2022 winter), and they would probably be a shoo-in except some people expect Paris to get it for their centennial of hosting. So now they might not get it until 2028. The IOC chairman said, just before the 2020 deadline that he wished the US would make a bid, so you can see, they want the games back in the US now that the shenanigans are over (purely money reasons, the US companies are the cash cows, and they make the most, and pay the most with a US games). So it gives them a shot to beat Paris in 2024 but we will see.

here's a link on the resolving of the issue...

http://espn.go.com/olympics/story/_/id/7967000/ioc-usoc-resolve-differences-revenues

Yeah its pretty fucked up :/

Though at the end of the day if the Olympics falls out of favor with the IOC and ratings decline the IOC is fucked. I know Salt Lake was planning to bid for 2022 but the USOC decided not to submit a bid at all...even though they had a deal. Salt Lake will probably bid for 2026 though.

 

[Mecha_Infantry]

Fellow London GAF, do you know if I came all straight into the Olympic park, or do I need a ticket for that?

 

[Kurtofan]

Meanwhile, in France.

So how did the US report this?

 

[Wafflecakes]

So how did the US report this?

They aren't really reacting. US wins enough medals that getting one silver instead of gold doesn't cause many waves. If in a week the men continue under performing it will start registering though.

 

[evilhomer]

So how did the US report this?

Talked it up as a reversal of what happened in 2008 with a big emphasis on showing clips from the Beijing race and how glorious that win was, with a little 'well good for you France' on this years race

 

[Gor@n]

Everything from the semi-finals and beyond was golden.

Lets see how well she shoots without all those stabilisers. Far too many aids in the shooting except for skeet.

 

[nny]

Good morning! Archery is on!

Ouch, a 4.

 

[DanteFox]

So how did the US report this?

They showed a montage of the three olympic relays and showed how it alternated between australia, france and the US. They basically said that Australia was the favorite and the US might have a chance if they swam perfectly. Afterward they interviewed the team and they seemed fairly happy, but it seemed like each member was secretly blaming another member for not performing well enough lol.

 

[nny]

(Archery)

Ahah, the Big Ukranian guy has a chest protector like the Korean lady:

 

[Keikaku]

Good morning! Archery is on!

Ouch, a 4.

I feel really good for the guy from Myanmar!

Taking out the 9th ranked French archer while being ranked 56th yourself. Wonderful!

 

[perfectchaos007]

USA table tennis seems to be improving with the performance of Hsing. Badminton, not so much lol

 

[dc89]

Day 3. So much sport...

 

[Canis lupus]

I know I'm late on this but the reason the US didn't win for 2012 or 2016 is because there was a huge argument over allotment of funds with the USOC and the IOC. Chicago wanted it so bad that Obama himself went and spoke to the IOC pleading his case. Because of the disagreement about funding, Chicago was shot down in the first round of voting, which was considered a humiliating slap, and a message sent by the IOC that there would be no more US games until they reworked their contract. Basically the IOC thought the USOC was getting too big of a percentage of the marketing and tv deals that came from the US. This was from an open ended contract signed in 1996. Then the USOC president said they would make no more bids for US cities until it was resolved. Hence no bid for the 2020 games, because it was just resolved a few months ago.

So now the US is expected to bid for the 2024 games (or 2022 winter), and they would probably be a shoo-in except some people expect Paris to get it for their centennial of hosting. So now they might not get it until 2028. The IOC chairman said, just before the 2020 deadline that he wished the US would make a bid, so you can see, they want the games back in the US now that the shenanigans are over (purely money reasons, the US companies are the cash cows, and they make the most, and pay the most with a US games). So it gives them a shot to beat Paris in 2024 but we will see.

here's a link on the resolving of the issue...

http://espn.go.com/olympics/story/_/id/7967000/ioc-usoc-resolve-differences-revenues

Honestly I hope Istanbul gets 2020, Tokyo already hosted the games and Madrid is in big problems now. Giving Olympics to Istanbul would further boost the economic growth and show the world we belong in the 21st century.

 

[aznpxdd]

What the hell, why is that archery dude wearing that Korean cutie's strap?!

 

[Canis lupus]

If I got the time right Turkey-China womens volleybal is about to start!

 

[pappe]

(Archery)

Ahah, the Big Ukranian guy has a chest protector like the Korean lady:

apparently equally skilled too. Just shot a 10,10,10.

 

[Pkaz01]

beach volleyball match is a complete blow out

i dont like the point format for the individual archery

 

[dc89]

They've done a good job of creating a great atmosphere at Horse Guards Parade for the beach volleyball.

 

[Leonsito]

Spanish volleyball team, fuck yeah!

 

[dc89]

What a rally in the court volleyball game between China and Turkey.

Volleyball has been my favorite so far!

 

[perfectchaos007]

Honestly I hope Istanbul gets 2020, Tokyo already hosted the games and Madrid is in big problems now. Giving Olympics to Istanbul would further boost the economic growth and show the world we belong in the 21st century.

Out of all the Muslim countries I think Turkey is probably the most progressive. The UAE is getting there as well, but their need for tourism has almost forced them to become lax on the Islamic law. Anyways, I'm sure you guys will either get Euro cup or the olympics for 2020

 

[not psycho]

If the "only 2 from a single country can qualify" rule wasn't there, would Jordyn have qualified?

She was 4th.

The top 24 make it to the finals. And yeah, that rule makes no sense.

 

[pappe]

Spanish volleyball team, fuck yeah!

Oh my...

They havent shown a single beach Volleyball match on Indian Tv. Guess they scared of the censorship laws here

 

[Hours Left]

I think I have to stan for the GB diving team.

The video this comes from GB Diving Team

Bless them.

The Olympics are truly the greatest gift of all.

 

[modulaire]

beach volleyball match is a complete blow out

i dont like the point format for the individual archery

The next match between China/Switzerland should be much closer. Two good teams.

And China must win because they lost the first match.

 

[Wafflecakes]

Honestly I hope Istanbul gets 2020, Tokyo already hosted the games and Madrid is in big problems now. Giving Olympics to Istanbul would further boost the economic growth and show the world we belong in the 21st century.

What is the financial situation of the country? I had heard that after Athens I heard the Olympic committee is going to avoid giving games to smaller countries. Would be an interesting choice.

I think Tokyo will win though.

 

[hylje]

Don't you just hate when there is nothing on Olympics to watch?

 

[Canis lupus]

Out of all the Muslim countries I think Turkey is probably the most progressive. The UAE is getting there as well, but their need for tourism has almost forced them to become lax on the Islamic law. Anyways, I'm sure you guys will either get Euro cup or the olympics for 2020

Yeah, I read an interview of Jacques Rogge and he said that the focus is on emerging countries. Would be good to get it after China, Brazil, Russia(winter) get to host.

@Wafflecakes: we don't have the same problem of Greece, growth will slow down this year thanks to normalization of the trade deficit.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

Spanish volleyball team, fuck yeah!

God damn. Absolutely spectacular.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Yikes

 

[Mecha_Infantry]

This Japanese lady is butchering this Slovinian chick...

Throwing her all about!

 

[Hours Left]

C'mon Canada Men's 8!

It's do or die time now.

 

[nny]

(Archery)

The American is delivering the 10s.

 

[Napoleonthechimp]

Lets see how well she shoots without all those stabilisers. Far too many aids in the shooting except for skeet.

I wouldn't be surprised if they're trained without them. It is better to become great at your sport without the stabilisers so when they're put on your performance is effortless.

 

[Wafflecakes]

Yeah, I read an interview of Jacques Rogge and he said that the focus is on emerging countries. Would be good to get it after China, Brazil, Russia(winter) get to host.

@Wafflecakes: we don't have the same problem of Greece, growth will slow down this year thanks to normalization of the trade deficit.

Hopefully if Turkey wins it can put the investment in required to actually win some medals. Not a fan of countries which don't win medals getting the games. Just me. I like rooting for the home team (when USA is not in the match of course) and Athens was depressing.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Go Miranda! The Ukraine is weak!

 

[Koodo]

Men's 8 Repeche.

GO CANADA SDKJBFKDSBGKLJDSFGGF

 

[Pkaz01]

usa girl doing well

 

[Konosuke]

Damn, Telma Monteiro is out on the first match. I'm so sad.

 

[vicissitudes]

Why do all of these women archers look out of shape? Also compound bow, ugh.

 

[Hours Left]

Canada & GB breaking away.

 

[nny]

Damn, Telma Monteiro is out on the first match. I'm so sad.

Really? Already over? Damn.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Why do all of these women archers look out of shape? Also compound bow, ugh.

It's a recurve.

 

[nny]

It's a recurve.

That's not a nice thing to call them; so what, if they're a bit overweight?

;P