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Good day for Poland.

 

[Sky Chief]

Aye, some of the marathon runners look like bone bags. Being muscly is a significant disadvantage.

Interesting fact - Marathon runners typically have better vertical leaps when they are out of running shape. Their bodies are so tuned for endurance that when they are training a lot it actually reduces their fast twitch response and explosiveness significantly.

 

[sangreal]

haha, beat his own mark after locking up the gold

 

[Oxx]

Honestly I don't understand Team GB we put people in events who we know wont win? Am I missing something that we will never match US/China/Russia in terms of gold medals.

Gives the crowd something to cheer for even if they're terrible.

 

[Hoo-doo]

Any Javelin today?

 

[Nesotenso]

Hoffa got the bronze ?

 

[Kifimbo]

That shot put competition was...awful. I mean, nothing changed in the last 3 shots.

 

[Kikujiro]

Majewski's laugh is great.

 

[Koodo]

Athletics is hysterical. So much stuff going on at the same time in that stadium.

 

[Dark Schala]

Majewski celebrating the gold and laughing with his flag in his hands made me chuckle, partially because he almost ran into the runners.

Good for him!

 

[planar1280]

I need the gif of that laugh

 

[Linkified]

Because there's barely any downside - it's a home olympics, we have to send as many athletes as we possibly can and it helps the younger ones get experience. And I dunno why you expect us to compete with US/China, that just ain't gonna happen. We're already beating Russia. Haven't you seen how well we did today? Jesus.

Well we could if we focused on certain events: I know we are with Cycling, Sailing and trying with the Athletics and Rowing. But Team GB need to work out which competitions create the most Gold and go after those sports disciplines. I don't why you think we can't beat China or US.

 

[Sky Chief]

Bronze for Hoffa, USA now beating China outright in Golds and medals

 

[CassSept]

Majewski's laugh was amazing

 

[weekend_warrior]

3rd and 4th in shot put. Terrible. :\

 

[Dance Inferno]

Man these women have some ridiculous stamina.

 

[Levyne]

Polish guy looks like a likeable dude.

But holy moly, he is absolutely huge!

 

[planar1280]

What purpose did the japanese women running so far ahead serve

 

[Brinbe]

They're not even at the halfway point, ridiculous indeed. I'm tired just watching it.

 

[killer_clank]

Well we could if we focused on certain events: I know we are with Cycling, Sailing and trying with the Athletics and Rowing. But Team GB need to work out which competitions create the most Gold and go after those sports disciplines. I don't why you think we can't beat China or US.

They pretty much do that already, rowing, swimming athletics and cycling get by far the most money. Most of the teams in other sports get absolutely no funding whatsover.

 

[Adamm]

What purpose did the japanese women running so far ahead serve

For lulz

 

[weekend_warrior]

Shocking development!

The Kenya women have taken the lead in the 10k! Can they hold on??

 

[HoodWinked]

What purpose did the japanese women running so far ahead serve

they wanted the glory for that little bit.

im out of breath just watching this :<
their lungs must be burning

 

[AB12]

Three Kenyans leading, but long long way to go.

 

[Levyne]

Man, what a long race. It's only half over!

 

[planar1280]

All africans in front, all americans and europeans in the back lol

 

[AB12]

Man, what a long race. It's only half over!

Wait for the marathon and the 50km.

 

[Hoo-doo]

What is it with kenyans and being incredible at long distance running? Is it their genetic makeup or their ridiculous training?

 

[Dance Inferno]

The runner from Bahrain is still near the front, I'm impressed!

 

[Levyne]

Wait for the marathon and the 50km.

Are those raced in the olympic stadium? Just seems longer when you have to assign lap numbers compared to a street race.

 

[planar1280]

What is it with kenyans and being incredible at long distance running? Is it their genetic makeup or their ridiculous training?

They run 20 milesto get food, its since thier childhood
Thats the stories i hear from them

 

[Sky Chief]

What is it with kenyans and being incredible at long distance running? Is it their genetic makeup or their ridiculous training?

High altitude training

 

[AB12]

What is it with kenyans and being incredible at long distance running? Is it their genetic makeup or their ridiculous training?

It is both.

 

[IceCold]

What is it with kenyans and being incredible at long distance running? Is it their genetic makeup or their ridiculous training?

It's not Kenya in general but a specific region and tribe in Kenya. I think they have a history of running a lot. I forgot their name.

 

[PaulLFC]

Brazil Women
0 - 2
Japan Women

RLY? Is it Brazil just messing around or is Japan so good?

I'm not sure how true it is, but I've read that Japan has a 100 year plan (yes, 100) to make the men's and women's football teams the best in the world.

 

[John Dunbar]

Are those raced in the olympic stadium? Just seems longer when you have to assign lap numbers compared to a street race.

50km is walking, and neither of those are done in the stadium.

 

[HoodWinked]

What is it with kenyans and being incredible at long distance running? Is it their genetic makeup or their ridiculous training?

part genetics and the other is pride in that sport. so it inspires more of their country men to become professionals in the sport. its like a self fulfilling prophecy.

 

[markao]

What is it with kenyans and being incredible at long distance running? Is it their genetic makeup or their ridiculous training?

genetic, generations of people living at 3000 meters plus will do that, plus no cars/bikes and long distances to go and get to everything you need.

 

[BaronLundi]

Ah ah. 3 points! Nice game.

 

[planar1280]

The longer the race the more medals african countries win, the shorter the race tye more medals western countries win

 

[luso]

I'm not sure how true it is, but I've read that Japan has a 100 year plan (yes, 100) to make the men's and women's football teams the best in the world.

Will be hard with ageing population.

 

[Doomshine]

Ugh, I've missed pretty much this entire day of the olympics. Anything interesting happen?

 

[theignoramus]

Celine Dumerc, motherfuckin clutch.

 

[Linkified]

They pretty much do that already, rowing, swimming athletics and cycling get by far the most money. Most of the teams in other sports get absolutely no funding whatsover.

Maybe I don't see the value of the Olympics then.

 

[BaronLundi]

Too late...

 

[Levyne]

50km is walking, and neither of those are done in the stadium.

I didn't think so. The walking is so weird though.

 

[planar1280]

Ugh, I've missed pretty much this entire day of the olympics. Anything interesting happen?

Phelps didnt phlop, he won

 

[mokeyjoe]

It's not Kenya in general but a specific region and tribe in Kenya. I think they have a history of running a lot. I forgot their name.

They have a natural affinity but also they're really focused on distance running. All the training is geared towards identifying talent and developing it. It's their thing.

 

[Simplet]

Lol hilarious ending to the France-GB match in F basketball. France playing like utter shit all the way and trolling GB right at the end everytime

 

[FlashbladeGAF]

HAHA jpn runner coming into the camera out of nowhere