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Old 07-23-2021, 04:40 PM
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Default And now the "2020" Olympics

Anybody planning to watch?
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Old 07-23-2021, 04:46 PM
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It just doesn't feel like the Olympics this time around. I'll follow the Canadian highlights but I won't be watching... although I do like the 100m dash and the relay.
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Old 07-23-2021, 04:51 PM
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Will watch our local surfing team take on the world. That's about it.
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Old 07-23-2021, 05:07 PM
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It just doesn't feel like the Olympics this time around. I'll follow the Canadian highlights but I won't be watching... although I do like the 100m dash and the relay.
I'm with Dru, it just doesn't feel right.
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Old 07-23-2021, 06:12 PM
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I really enjoy the track and field events. I watch the world's, Euros and Diamond League as well as the Olympics.

I'll watch a lot of the swimming, diving, velodrome events and gymnastics as well.

I think it's a lot of fun to get into the minutiae of a sport you're unfamiliar with.

I feel really sorry that the athletes won't have any spectator support at the events. Many will be at the peak of fitness and training, the height of their careers, to perform without a crowd is a real shame. So I will certainly be cheering them on watching it on TV.
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No fans to speak of has left me with zero interest.
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That and no fans to speak of has left me with zero interest.
Agree 100%. No fans makes it boring.

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Old 07-23-2021, 11:09 PM
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Looking forward to the men's cycling road race. Some great athletes participating coming off Tour de France form.

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Not to mention - Olympic Skateboarding!
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Old 07-24-2021, 12:57 AM
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Not to mention - Olympic Skateboarding!
And surfing!
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And surfing!
Oh yeah.

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Oh yeah.

Haha, good one!
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I’ll recommend you find the drone sequence from the opening ceremony.

That was genius.
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Old 07-24-2021, 03:02 PM
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Nope, won’t be watching.

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Old 07-24-2021, 03:07 PM
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Y’all are missing some great events and some great American athletes. Shame. American Brandon McNulty took 6th in the road race and really helped shape the race. One of the strongest men’s performances for the US in a long time.

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