2020, uh, 21, uh, who knows Tokyo Olympics thread

I'd had not ever really thought about this, but what does Qatar really get out of that? Particularly in such an obscure sport as the steeplechase?

 

Molly Seidel coming across the finish line is a testament to the enduring appeal of sport.


Pretty sure she thinks she won something.

 

Bragging rights, I guess. Same as any other billionaire gets from owning a sports team.

 

Korda chips like I do to suddenly fall into a battle for Gold.

 

Italy edges past Great Britain for relay gold, which is kind of like watching Wake Forest bump off Cal for the college football championship.

 

She can think whatever she wants. It doesn’t mean she won the race.

Ask Rai Benjamin if he thinks he “won” the silver medal.

 

Lol. If her thoughts don't matter then why the fuck does his?

 

Hey, listen, it’s great that she’s happy. And Benjamin should be proud of his performance.

But ultimately, the result is the result.

 

So weird watching a gold medal basketball game with a crowd that looks like they’re at the 7th place game in the Myrtle Beach Invitational.

 

Meanwhile, Uzbekistan's rhythmic gymnastics team making a strong play for the hearts of the home crowd that sadly isn't there.

 

Cirque du Soleil's new act, heading to a Tahoe casino just 15 minutes from you.