By Trey Go To PostHe's one of the fastest men to ever walk this planet, doping or not. Carl Lewis is a certified legend - one of the greatest athletes ever: also a doper. Four of the five fastest recorded times ever are held by doping athletes. And there's a "better than good chance" Bolt dopes too."I think they all dope so we should legalise" is the worst argument that there has ever been. I'm not even going to mount the counter my self. A quick google will bring a 1000000000 good counter pieces.
Seems more that we should just drop the charade than demand this sort of purity in a sport where we also demand superhuman feats and ever-lowering times.
I understand the appeal of doing things the "right" way, but the sport has never been "fair."
By giririsss Go To Post"I think they all dope so we should legalise" is the worst argument that there has ever been. I'm not even going to mount the counter my self. A quick google will bring a 1000000000 good counter pieces.
Patronize me for the culture. The idea of significantly enhancing our bodies is going to be reckoned with much sooner than later, so it's something we as a society and species are going to have to come to a consensus on very quickly.
Being super harsh on doping is one of the very few times I believe "think of the children" is legit. Doping can be relatively safe when administered and supervised by practiced experts.
However, a very large percentage of kids and people just trying to make it will try to dope if there isn't some huge deterrent preventing their future success of caught. They generally do not have access to the same kinds of resources as the sponsored pros and as such will self medicate or pick whatever option they can afford which is extremely unsafe, especially since they will always try more and more to eke out just that little bit more performance.
However, a very large percentage of kids and people just trying to make it will try to dope if there isn't some huge deterrent preventing their future success of caught. They generally do not have access to the same kinds of resources as the sponsored pros and as such will self medicate or pick whatever option they can afford which is extremely unsafe, especially since they will always try more and more to eke out just that little bit more performance.
By Trey Go To PostPatronize me for the culture. The idea of significantly enhancing our bodies is going to be reckoned with much sooner than later, so it's something we as a society and species are going to have to come to a consensus on very quickly.I understand it came off as patronizing. It wasn't meant to be. It's just legitimately one of the worst arguments there ever is. It's a really lazy stance, the easy out. I've had the argument before, and just can't be bothered going into it again.
By Trey Go To PostHe's one of the fastest men to ever walk this planet, doping or not. Carl Lewis is a certified legend - one of the greatest athletes ever: also a doper. Four of the five fastest recorded times ever are held by doping athletes. And there's a "better than good chance" Bolt dopes too.
Seems more that we should just drop the charade than demand this sort of purity in a sport where we also demand superhuman feats and ever-lowering times.
I understand the appeal of doing things the "right" way, but the sport has never been "fair."
Bolt is the most exciting athlete I've ever watched, and I don't care if he's doped up to the gills. None of that takes away the thrill of watching him snatch souls.
I don't think I have ever seen that in track. She legit dove across the finish line. 😂😂😂😂
I respect how tenacious that was: risking it all for gold. Lol. That shit needs to be banned though. This isn't baseball.
I respect how tenacious that was: risking it all for gold. Lol. That shit needs to be banned though. This isn't baseball.
By Kidjr Go To PostNot sure I'm ok with thatCompletely legal and by all accounts supposed to be slower than running through. At least thats what they taught me in Little League running to first base.
EDIT: And the pic above isn't the 'winning' pic. Hand doesn't count, torso and leg count. Her shoulder crossed .07 seconds before Felix's knee.
They have to know coming off the board it's a flop. I'm guessing they're just still going for whatever points they can manage at that point?
By Trey Go To PostThey have to know coming off the board it's a flop. I'm guessing they're just still going for whatever points they can manage at that point?from what i've seen from the other flops. it doesn't matter what they do, if they flop, instant 0 points.
By diehard Go To Postman the amount of empty seats at Rio has been kinda patheticI think the tickets have been down overall. But people say this at all Olympics. Some events just aren't interesting to locals, and don't attract enough people to travel specifically for them. There's always spare seats.
Though pricing Olympics tickets a "western prices" in a nation like Brazil was always going to lead to a lower participation rate.
I've really enjoyed the late night beach volleyball. Unlike any of the other events I've seen, the beach stadium is packed every night, and the two matches today featuring Brazilian sides had the venue hyped as fuck. Good competitive tourney too.
Volleyball is the second most popular sport here. Not unexpected to have the arenas full.
The other modalities tho... It's a mix of the sports that brazilians do not apreciate alot or dont have brazilians competing or the actual prices of the tickets. We're in a middle of a huge economic and political crisis as well.
The other modalities tho... It's a mix of the sports that brazilians do not apreciate alot or dont have brazilians competing or the actual prices of the tickets. We're in a middle of a huge economic and political crisis as well.
By Kidjr Go To PostNot sure I'm ok with thatI know FOR SURE I was not OK with it.
Yeah, it's legal. But feels like peeps who defend that are probably Patriots fans.
Apparently Tory values are to thank for GB's success in Rio according to Toby Young: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3746243/The-big-Rio-winner-Tory-values-TOBY-YOUNG-says-Team-GB-s-medal-haul-proof-belief-hard-work-dedication-lead-success.html
By Phoenix RISING Go To PostI know FOR SURE I was not OK with it.Dolphins fan. I have no problem because its supposed to be slower than running through. This time a once every 4 year gamble paid off. Also cue the montage of USA track athletes diving at finish lines.
Yeah, it's legal. But feels like peeps who defend that are probably Patriots fans.
Why did I believe the robbery story when Lochte was involved? Silly move by me. Sorry pele.
By FortuneFaded Go To PostUSA fuck up women's 4x100m. Out in qualifying
They're running on their own tonight to get a qualifying time. One of Pele's girls broke lane and smashed one of the Americans off course when she was lining up the transition, so they finished the race and won an appeal.
I don't think he's lied. He's not smart enough to formulate that intricate of a tale. They had been drinking, apparently pissed in the back of a gas station and security had them get out of the cab they were traveling in. The footage shows them all sitting down in front of two people. They may have been robbed right there.
But for the sake of posterity...
Does this look and sound like someone who's capable of making up an elaborate story while under the influence?
But for the sake of posterity...
Does this look and sound like someone who's capable of making up an elaborate story while under the influence?
By Omzz Go To PostPsy, did you like bolt doing the lebronIts the bolt now
i don't think i can adequately process how legendary usain bolt is
i always take it for granted that he's going to win.
but he really is a michael jordan level star.
maybe if they did another sportscentury he'd be #1.
i always take it for granted that he's going to win.
but he really is a michael jordan level star.
maybe if they did another sportscentury he'd be #1.
Errr... Australia is getting their shit pushed in by Serbia 53-29 in the 3rd quarter.
I'm waiting for the Dellavadaova leg takeout at some point.
I'm waiting for the Dellavadaova leg takeout at some point.
Man oh man, what a night what a night
2nd place at world cup 2014, 4th place at eurobasket, and what a way to enter 2016 olympics final
so proud of the boys
2nd place at world cup 2014, 4th place at eurobasket, and what a way to enter 2016 olympics final
so proud of the boys
USA relay team looking shook already.
Jamaicans joking and laughing just having a good time in the tunnel.
This race is over before it's even begun.
Jamaicans joking and laughing just having a good time in the tunnel.
This race is over before it's even begun.
The last hand off was jokes. Bolt is just so much faster than anyone else on earth.
Bravo Japan though.
Bravo Japan though.
They've got the US down there thinking they've metalled when they've actually been disqualified and finished dead last.
By GQman2121 Go To PostThey've got the US down there thinking they've metalled when they've actually been disqualified and finished dead last.What a great way to end Gatlins career.
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