Five-ring circus: The Thread of the XXXIII Olympiad

That Kayak Cross is some wild shit.

How much did THAT course cost to build?

 

This cost $75 million. I was pissed with Gov. Mawmaw about the budget when she announced it, but it's a helluva nice facility and a worthwhile attraction for the state to add. It also has some municipal park functions, children's area, zip lines, rock climbing wall, etc.

https://montgomerywhitewater.com/

https://montgomerywhitewater.com/facility-map/

 

I believe it's on the same whitewater course they use for other kayak and canoe races. Then it's probably open to the public the rest of the year. There are several of those around the US.

 

I wonder if they told their opponents they were spreading Covid during competition?

COVID spreads among Australian Olympic team

 

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Have to give the women's 3x3 team some credit, they bounced back and played a gritty semifinal game against Spain that didn't go their way in overtime. Still a chance to win a bronze this afternoon is far cry from where they were 4-5 days ago.

Men's team, however, they were total shit.

 

I can't stand Diffey on IndyCar though I know he has loads of fans

 

I've never seen USA men's water polo look as good as they did against Croatia today.

 

Hard-earned bronze for the women's 3 x 3 basketball.

 

I think this Duplantis guy isn’t half bad. The rest of the pole vaulters are going crazy with each make and he clears every attempt by like two feet and is practically yawning on the way down.