Five-ring circus: The Thread of the XXXIII Olympiad

Wonder how long it took to develop that photo? I'm guessing there was a portable darkroom somewhere on site.

Also, had no idea horse racing had that kind of technology then, although it does make sense.

 

Well, a friend of mine is working for NBC News in Paris. I do think they have a bureau up and running.

 

IBA held a press conference in Moscow to discuss the two female boxers they claim are men. It did not go well.

IBA press conference over gender row boxers descends into CHAOS as Russian president launches bizarre Olympics opening ceremony rant and doubles down on calling IOC president a 'sodomite' | Daily Mail Online

 

Charlie Jones missing the call in Seoul comes to mind quickly. He caught it immediately and instantly owned it.

 

I'm shocked.

Especially given the sudden number of instant online experts available.

 

"Photo finish" has been a familiar horse racing term from WAY back. Spike Jones' wacky version of the William Tell Overture, released in 1948, includes this line: "It's very close -- it'll either be a photo finish or an oil painting!"

 

Beetlebaum!

 

Sounds like a Trump rally [/crossthread]. What's with the giant-size cutouts behind the dais?

Seriously, isn't IBA no longer recognized by the IOC because of shenanigans like this?

 

He just needs a heater in the corner of his mouth with a waft of smoke around his head.

 

An organization that’s too corrupt for the freaking IOC has some explaining to do.

 

Post link appears to be gifted. And a damn good read. Only quibble: Aptos, not Santa Cruz. Of course she still holds the Aptos High School records in the 1600 and 3200 meter races, per a sign posted inside the gym, located near Trevin Dilfer Memorial Stadium.

 

Kilgore did a fine job on that story. Long but interesting and worth the time.