Par4QC I couldn't compete in any of those. I'm short and stocky with plenty of power, but I can't generate the speed and momentum that taller people can create. And my reach is 6 inches shorter than my height.

      johnnydoom In that previous life, I was 3-4" taller and 100# heavier, not fat at all. Practice as much as I did, but there are limitations. At Crouser's stage, it's a matter of only inches now for improvement.

          Par4QC
          The other hammer throwers have to be depressed, because the Canadian beat them by 4+ meters. All of the others were inches apart, like your assessment of the shot put improvement.

              Mondo in the pole vault is in a class by himself, trying to break his own WR ....WHICH HE DID!!
              And Val Allman wins another discus gold medal!👍

              DonM And that was not even a PB. And still way off, by 2m, the world record that has stood 38 years😲! Like the Beamon jump, that throw was otherworldly at the time.(some do say 'enhanced' though).

              I haven't watched any of the Olympics so far, and won't. Just read the 'blurbs' on the internet. I did watch the last 2 holes of Scottie's win though.

                  Bravopilot I always get mixed up with details.
                  So, yes and no, is best I can answer. 😄

                  Had it not been on TGC, I most likely would not have looked. 1st time I've had any TV on for a couple weeks.
                  Hermit life, almost.

                    Watched replay of Egypt vs France mens soccer. ...wildly entertaining game!

                    The Spain vs. Morocco match was also very good. Should be good final matches!

                    Just saw that the U.S. Women's soccer team won again. Work kept me from watching any today, but in general I really love their attacking style.

                    USA Women's soccer with a quality win vs Germany.....a bit fortunate at the end with Naehr making a jumping kick save to keep out a goal....and the German keeper making a critical error on Smith's goal.

                    darpar Cole Hocker just won the 1500 in epic style, USA also got the bronze!

                    That was a great race. He got blocked in and I thought he was done. Never seen a guy slow down then reaccelerate like that. Impressive.

                      Looks like USA gets Brazil in women's soccer. Spain had some uncharacteristic blunders in their match with Brazil......they took advantage and had some nice counter- attacks!

                      garyt1957 I don't know. I'm not rooting against them, but I really don't care whether they, or just about anyone else, wins or not. I have watched a few hours of Olympic coverage this year, which is more than the last 30 years combined. It was special to watch when I was young and now it has little meaning to me. I'm just a jaded old man, at least when it comes to spectating.

                        Watching the US women's discuss silver medalist Valerie Allman wind up and throw was a real treat. 😵