The Olympics Thread

[Gronk]

Talking about racism ….

Does anyone remember the 1998 Perth World Swimming Championship when everyone jaw dropped at the (steroid like physique ? of the) Chinese female swimmers ?

Chinese Olympians subjected to routine doping

CHINESE Olympians were subjected to a state-sponsored doping regime which was modelled on eastern Europe, says a retired Chinese Olympic doctor.

www.smh.com.au

Just saying …

 

[84 Baby]

Talking about racism ….

Does anyone remember the 1998 Perth World Swimming Championship when everyone jaw dropped at the (steroid like physique ? of the) Chinese female swimmers ?

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Chinese Olympians subjected to routine doping

CHINESE Olympians were subjected to a state-sponsored doping regime which was modelled on eastern Europe, says a retired Chinese Olympic doctor.

www.smh.com.au

Just saying …

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You used the wrong photo

Although obviously that’s a compression suit given the saggage under arms

 

[Incorrect]

Talking about racism ….

Does anyone remember the 1998 Perth World Swimming Championship when everyone jaw dropped at the (steroid like physique ? of the) Chinese female swimmers ?

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Chinese Olympians subjected to routine doping

CHINESE Olympians were subjected to a state-sponsored doping regime which was modelled on eastern Europe, says a retired Chinese Olympic doctor.

www.smh.com.au

Just saying …

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Not our go mate....

 

[Gary Gutful]

What a f**kwit.

 

[Eelementary]

Novak Djokovic...what an absolute prat.

He has a lot to learn regarding the required humility to be a true champion.

 

[Eelementary]

He deprived his mixed doubles partner the chance at an Olympic medal, because of a shoulder ailment...shoulder looked fine when he destroyed his rackets like a bratty 3-year old...

 

[Gary Gutful]

Novak Djokovic...what an absolute prat.

He has a lot to learn regarding the required humility to be a true champion.

People think that the media have it in for him but this is why he isn't universally loved.

Amazing talent and work ethic to do what he is done. But an absolute f**kwit of a person.

 

[Eelementary]

People think that the media have it in for him but this is why he isn't universally loved.

Amazing talent and work ethic to do what he is done. But an absolute f**kwit of a person.

Absolutely.

Which is why I respect Roger Federer way more.

Djokovic is probably a better player, but his behaviour leaves a lot to be desired...

Even Lleyton Hewitt - hated at first for his bratty behaviour - learned humility, and class.

Djokovic is a tool.

 

[Avenger]

Novak Djokovic...what an absolute prat.

He has a lot to learn regarding the required humility to be a true champion.

Agree 100%. He did himself no favours. He's an absolute entitled brat to do this at the Olympics.

 

[Avenger]

People think that the media have it in for him but this is why he isn't universally loved.

Amazing talent and work ethic to do what he is done. But an absolute f**kwit of a person.

Can't say I disagree. Carrying on like this is unacceptable. I'd fine him and ban him for going to the next Olympics.

 

[strider]

Well he clearly has a bit of a temper .... but thats not unique .... alot of top spots people are highly strung

Is Gutho/Moses a prick of a human for calling their teammates a dumb f**kin merkin

I agree others are mostly better behaved, but i think all tennis stars have their moments. Federer was a prat before he became a star, so he gets some brownie points for reigning it in. Nadal was a bit of a merkin for a fair part of his career too

 

[Gary Gutful]

I know what it’s like. I wanted to win the City of Cairns Golf Open but shot 112. I think I let the pressure get to me…

 

[strider]

I know what it’s like. I wanted to win the City of Cairns Golf Open but shot 112. I think I let the pressure get to me…

And that was only a 9 hole event ffs

 

[Avenger]

Well he clearly has a bit of a temper .... but thats not unique .... alot of top spots people are highly strung

Is Gutho/Moses a prick of a human for calling their teammates a dumb f**kin merkin

I agree others are mostly better behaved, but i think all tennis stars have their moments. Federer was a prat before he became a star, so he gets some brownie points for reigning it in. Nadal was a bit of a merkin for a fair part of his career too

Yes, he is. You just don't do that.

 

[Gary Gutful]

And that was only a 9 hole event ffs

It was originally an 18 hole event but I was so angry that I snapped 9 flagsticks.

 

[strider]

Yes, he is. You just don't do that.

It doesnt make you a f**kwit of a human .... it makes you human. Alot of people fly off the edge occaisionally. What you do after and whether you recognise you did something dumb probably says more about who you are.

 

[Gary Gutful]

It doesnt make you a f**kwit of a human .... it makes you human. Alot of people fly off the edge occaisionally. What you do after and whether you recognise you did something dumb probably says more about who you are.

Thats true, but I think Novak's earlier comments about Simone Biles and "dealing with pressure" means that he will be labelled a hypocrite and a f**kwit.

 

[Avenger]

It doesnt make you a f**kwit of a human .... it makes you human. Alot of people fly off the edge occaisionally. What you do after and whether you recognise you did something dumb probably says more about who you are.

Fair point, Strides.

 

[Avenger]

Thats true, but I think Novak's earlier comments about Simone Biles and "dealing with pressure" means that he will be labelled a hypocrite and a f**kwit.

He will not win the US Open now.

 

[Gary Gutful]

He will not win the US Open now.

He looked poor but I have learnt to never write him off. He'll be super fired up now and will still want to get the slam (even if he cant do the golden slam).