Zika, drugs, and medals: The Rio Olympics thread

[The Larch]

Has any of you ever met/hanged out with an Olympian? Just curious. One of my high school classmates won a silver medal in the 2000s Olympics (men's football). I had the honor of helping him cheat his university admission exams...

Who? Gabri? Luque? Toni Velamazán?

Unai Bergara.

Injuries destroyed his career, sadly.

The name vaguely rings a bell but I wouldn't be able to say anything about him. Reading his wiki page it seems that after 2000/01 he couldn't do much at the top level because of injuries, such a pity. Are you in touch with him? What is he up to? I always wonder what former footballers that don't achieve stardom do once they retire.

[celedhring]

The name vaguely rings a bell but I wouldn't be able to say anything about him. Reading his wiki page it seems that after 2000/01 he couldn't do much at the top level because of injuries, such a pity. Are you in touch with him? What is he up to? I always wonder what former footballers that don't achieve stardom do once they retire.

Not directly but we still have common acquaintances. He works in player representation.

In case you're curious, this is the agency he works for: http://www.promoesport.es/es/futbolistas

[Savonarola]

Male gymnast should not do "Dance movements" during their floor exercises (or they should be required to dress up like Christmas elves.)

[Liep]

The algae infestation is spreading to the water polo pool too. How long does it take to fill such a pool? Can't they just clean it?

[CountDeMoney]

The algae infestation is spreading to the water polo pool too. How long does it take to fill such a pool? Can't they just clean it?

https://youtu.be/-q_msdWl7qE?t=10m32s

[Liep]

A Dutch rider just managed to keep her balance after being pushed on to the rail on her bike. She rode a couple of seconds on a vertical side wall. That's insane.

I still can't believe she saved that.

[Josquius]

Is that legal?
Cycling is more thrilling than I thought.
I actually watched a bit of Olympics today. British people can row. Funny contrast between most of the female rowers and the little one

[CountDeMoney]

I actually watched a bit of Olympics today. British people can row.

Once again, you fail at basic 1980's cinema competencies.  I'm sorry they didn't have electricity in your hamlet when you were little.

[Liep]

Is that legal?

It seems everything is legal in Keirin, but then you'd expect that it being a Japanese sport and all.

[Eddie Teach]

I actually watched a bit of Olympics today. British people can row.

Once again, you fail at basic 1980's cinema competencies.  I'm sorry they didn't have electricity in your hamlet when you were little.

Only toffs row.

[Liep]

The Russian v Ukraine female team fencing final features some good slavic hotness.

[Valmy]

I actually watched a bit of Olympics today. British people can row.

Once again, you fail at basic 1980's cinema competencies.  I'm sorry they didn't have electricity in your hamlet when you were little.

Only toffs row.

Maybe they should have the toffs play football to, they clearly are better at winning than the peasants.

[Eddie Teach]

British people don't play football.

[Valmy]

British people don't play football.

Osi Umenyiora was British. Well I guess he still is

[Josquius]

Maybe they should have the toffs play football to, they clearly are better at winning than the peasants.

You joke but it is a genuine problem with the game. British players overwhelmingly come from the working class and below. Could be a lot of decent middle class talent being lost.