mrsswordfisherman Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I thought I would start a thread for those raiders who enjoy Olympics. I am an Olympics nut. I have been friends with an Olympic swimming family or 2. I am looking forward to this week of swimming. The cycling was a buzz. It is giving us something else to focus and we wish them all the best. 🥇🥈🥉⛹🏻♂️🤸🏻♂️🏋️♀️🏓🏊🏻♀️🏊🏻♀️🏊🏻♀️🤼♂️🚴🏻♂️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 I've got to admit I am curious to see what an Olympic skateboarding event looks like! Also looking forward to seeing the cross country mountain bike events...actually all the cycling events. Then the swimming and tennis of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 24, 2021 Author Share Posted July 24, 2021 48 minutes ago, Little_Flatty said: I've got to admit I am curious to see what an Olympic skateboarding event looks like! Also looking forward to seeing the cross country mountain bike events...actually all the cycling events. Then the swimming and tennis of course. Yes the skateboarding looks great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Being a bit of a traditionalist, I am not a huge fan of all sorts of sports in the Olympics, surfing, BMX, skateboard, hockey that sort of thing is not Olympic material (in my opinion) while I agree they require skill, Olympics to me are running, jump, gymnastics, diving, sort of the person alone, that said, I watch most events when I can 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone07 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 3 hours ago, mrsswordfisherman said: I thought I would start a thread for those raiders who enjoy Olympics. I am an Olympics nut. I have been friends with an Olympic swimming family or 2. I am looking forward to this week of swimming. The cycling was a buzz. It is giving us something else to focus and we wish them all the best. 🥇🥈🥉⛹🏻♂️🤸🏻♂️🏋️♀️🏓🏊🏻♀️🏊🏻♀️🏊🏻♀️🤼♂️🚴🏻♂️ Great finish in the men's road race 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 I can't get into the lounge room at the moment with all the yelling by my excited wife watching the Olympics. I wouldn't dare change the chanel. It's like being at the Football. Cheers. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 2 hours ago, noelm said: Being a bit of a traditionalist, I am not a huge fan of all sorts of sports in the Olympics, surfing, BMX, skateboard, hockey that sort of thing is not Olympic material (in my opinion) while I agree they require skill, Olympics to me are running, jump, gymnastics, diving, sort of the person alone, that said, I watch most events when I can Interesting isn’t it. Bringing in contemporary urban sports will probably be what happens. What will come before Brisbane? Maybe Ninja Warriors or Parkour? These are a mix of athletics and gymnastics and martial arts! Listening to the Australian Anthem right now. Wonderful lady relay swimmers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 18 minutes ago, mrsswordfisherman said: What will come before Brisbane? Maybe Ninja Warriors or Parkour? These are a mix of athletics and gymnastics and martial arts! Distance and accuracy casting! I'm waiting for the day when talent ID staff turn up to a fishing comp 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 31 minutes ago, noelm said: Being a bit of a traditionalist, I am not a huge fan of all sorts of sports in the Olympics, surfing, BMX, skateboard, hockey that sort of thing is not Olympic material (in my opinion) while I agree they require skill, Olympics to me are running, jump, gymnastics, diving, sort of the person alone, that said, I watch most events when I can 22 minutes ago, mrsswordfisherman said: Interesting isn’t it. Bringing in contemporary urban sports will probably be what happens. What will come before Brisbane? Maybe Ninja Warriors or Parkour? These are a mix of athletics and gymnastics and martial arts! I heard the Irish wanted to introduce 2 new sports but the IOC couldn't find another country that was playing heading the shot put or javelin catching..........................................🥴.....................................😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade460 Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Needs a fishing event. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Catching Marlin off Brisbane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smobaby Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 Go the girls doing great in many events more medals to come. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big Neil Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Renegade460 said: Needs a fishing event. Not near Japan though...all fished out. Great idea for the Barrier Reef and the croc infested rivers. Just don't mention the crocs. bn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazatherfisherman Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 I love watching the Olympics, a time to see sports you've never seen and cheer for Aussies. We're always a chance of winning in whatever we're in I always think. Couldn't come at a better time for us in lock down either 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bessell1955 Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 Yes, I also vote for a number of fishing events. Two classes fresh water and salt water. Just a thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 (edited) I have been watching a fair bit of the the swimming & how amazing has Emma McKeon done, what an inspiring young women she is. The female team has outdone the bloke no doubt! And not to forget Logan Martin, 1st ever freestyle BMX & it goes to Australia I can remember doing some stupid things back in the day on my old BMX with the tuff wheels but those guys are pulling some serious manoeuvres A shame we didnt do as good in the female surfing in Sally but what a great result for Owen. Many more medal to mention & to come. Proud to be an Aussie, & its fantastic to see our representatives doing so well even in these tough times back here in Aus. No matter the results you have all done us proud Go Rohan Browning Edited August 1, 2021 by kingie chaser 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 I went to Sydney 2000 and we watched Cathy Freeman get a gold medal. The swim team was magnificent too. Tokyo has been the best Olympics yet. I reckon it has been a breath of fresh air amid news about pandemic and tragedy. The extra year and the fact that no audience and families are there to cheer to competitors on has not worried them at all. I have loved the swimming and other events so far. Like you @kingie chaser I am proud to be an Aussie!! Bring on the rest By the way one of the Deckee Ambassadors is over at the games doing the Sailing commentating. Nic Douglass is on Instagram and facebook https://www.facebook.com/sailorgirlHQ http://www.nicdouglass.org/?fbclid=IwAR1iIhAGM-G4MdkRyYs27AKA-K_gHyc8UqiehW1JxtvLUzrRS4uHimCephA Follow her and check out all the Sailing goss 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, mrsswordfisherman said: I went to Sydney 2000 and we watched Cathy Freeman get a gold medal. The swim team was magnificent too. Tokyo has been the best Olympics yet. I reckon it has been a breath of fresh air amid news about pandemic and tragedy. The extra year and the fact that no audience and families are there to cheer to competitors on has not worried them at all. I have loved the swimming and other events so far. Like you @kingie chaser I am proud to be an Aussie!! Bring on the rest I was lucky enough to go to 2000 as well thanks to a generous boss. Went to the swimming day 1 & saw Thorpie & others win gold. Nothing like it 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 The BMX was insane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 2 hours ago, nutsaboutfishing said: The BMX was insane. Loved it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelm Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 I reckon things like the high jump should be that you just land on the ground (like the ancient Olympics) not a padded mattress thing, no secret swim suits, just a pair of speedos (except for ladies on course) I don't know, maybe it's just me........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingie chaser Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 39 minutes ago, noelm said: I reckon things like the high jump should be that you just land on the ground (like the ancient Olympics) not a padded mattress thing, no secret swim suits, just a pair of speedos (except for ladies on course) I don't know, maybe it's just me........ And should still be just for non professional participants imo! Back in the day athletes had real jobs & did their sport on the side & they still did very well!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nutsaboutfishing Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 New favourite sport. LEAD CLIMBING Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsswordfisherman Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 On 8/2/2021 at 1:28 PM, kingie chaser said: And should still be just for non professional participants imo! Back in the day athletes had real jobs & did their sport on the side & they still did very well!! Well yeah. Kevin Durant gets about $50 million USD a year. Wonder how much he gets for the Olympics per game plus bonuses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little_Flatty Posted August 9, 2021 Share Posted August 9, 2021 https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-08/just-for-fun-sports-aussies-want-in-the-2032-brisbane-olympics/100357360 We’re not the only ones who want fishing! But I love the idea of mud crab tying as well! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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