The Miscellaneous Sports Thread

[Syt]

I have to admit I have yet to watch anything but highlights from Olympics.

The Norwegian athletes generally do well in skiing, and we pretend the world cares. Personally, I am thinking back to 1994 when the winter Olympics were held here where I live. It is more than 30 years ago, and that makes me:   

Some commentator on speedskating was mentioning Johann Olav Koss during a Norwegian's race and that it was in Lillehammer (me: "those were good games") 32 years ago. (me: "I don't need this personal attack!")

[Norgy]

"First women's Olympic gold in speed skating since 1980 for Norway"
Yeah, I remember that. 

Also, it makes me miss Epyx' "Winter Games". 

Today, a medalist in the biathlon was interviewed and broke down in tears after admitting he had cheated on his girlfriend. Nobody had asked him if he had. I think the world fears being in the Epstein files so much people will admit to whatever they have done.

[Duque de Bragança]

German TV showed bits of women's hockey. Caught some of Sweden v France and yesterday Germany v France. Those French ladies like to rought it up quite a bit. 

Bodychecks  in ladies' ice hockey incur a penalty.
They happen though sometimes.
As for fisticuffs? Those are illegal in Men's Olympic ice hockey, same goes for women.

[Threviel]

Sweden beats the US in mixed curling fina. That felt sweet, good that the US takes Russias traditional place as most loathed nation. Sport needs the good vs evil fight.