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#121 |
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Join Date: Sep 2017
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As a swimmer, I really appreciate Ledecky's perseverance and records -- phenomenal. However, it's just swimming 8 hours a day 6 days a week for years at the fastest rate their body can tolerate. What SB and some many other athletes do requires so much more as an athlete.
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#122 |
Supporter
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Scott City KS
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I had a SUPER big crush on Miller in the 96 Olympics. I was 13 and ...yeah.
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#123 |
I'll **** anything that moves!
Join Date: Jan 2022
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I read through the first few pages on this thread…. So much praise!
She is great at what she does. She’s exceptional! She’s also got a diamond encrusted GOAT necklace. So she’s the best! And what a lovely story!!! Nobody will give a **** after the closing ceremonies… But maybe I’m too cynical. |
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#124 |
Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Arizona
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Which honestly is a big reason I’m not a fan of how it’s judged. A lot of her events she has a much higher difficulty rating because of all the flies and twists she does in the air but then has HORRENDOUS landing which don’t matter because the difficulty is so high.
The gymnast should have to semi stick the landing or else that gymnast, Biles for example, needs to d O1 less flip in the air so they can actually come close to landing it. Landing should be way more points |
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#125 |
Veteran
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Arizona
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I don’t care that she quit……I care that she quit after the cutoff to bring someone else in her place to help THE TEAM.
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#126 | |
Seeking the Truth daily
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: In the Country in MO
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Another example of superior athletic ability. Biles recieves accolades like GOAT because people have no real understanding of history. Give it a couple rounds of Olympics and she will be remembered more for her taking herself out than coming back in 2024 than anything else. |
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#127 | |
In Search of a Life
Join Date: Aug 2008
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#128 | |
SNAP THE ****ING BALL!!!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: KCMO
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#129 | |
On Hiatus
Join Date: Aug 2000
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There is no doubt that right now Biles, medal-wise, is the best in the world. But no differently than the names above, someone in the next generation of gymnasts will eclipse her. |
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