Winter Olympics 2018 Pyeongchang

[Mysteryman]

So it looks like they overhyped the heck out of Nathan Chen. Absolutely folded under the pressure and he'll be lucky to make the top-10. He'll need to get mentally tougher if he hopes to win in 2022.

It is his first Olympics.
You never know how you are going to deal with the pressure until you are actually facing it.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

It is his first Olympics.
You never know how you are going to deal with the pressure until you are actually facing it.

That's why I always thought it was a mistake by NBC to hype him up so much, especially with his limited international experience. Sometimes you get teenagers like Chloe Kim this Olympics and Mikaela Shiffrin in 2014 who can handle it or you get ones like Chen who falter on the big stage.

 

[Dr. Evil]

Speaking of someone who was a bit overhyped, Lindsay Jacob Ellis......damn

 

[Webfoot Hero]

Speaking of someone who was a bit overhyped, Lindsay Jacob Ellis......damn

She's won nearly every world championship since 2005 (except for 2009 and 2013 due to injuries) so it just seems that the Olympics are the big hurdle she just can't overcome.

 

[Dr. Evil]

She's won nearly every world championship since 2005 (except for 2009 and 2013 due to injuries) so it just seems that the Olympics are the big hurdle she just can't overcome.

Really? That sucks. In that case, she came into today similar to former American sprinter Sanya Richards-Ross prior to London 2012.

 

[Immortalfire]

Speaking of someone who was a bit overhyped, Lindsay Jacob Ellis......damn

Jacobellis, one word.

World champ in 05, 07, 11, 15 and 17. Winter X gold in 03, 04, 05, 08, 09, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16. Olympics shouldn't even be an issue for her at this point. She did snag a silver in Turin, though.

 

[SuperDave78]

Mens figure skating results

Gold - Hanyu(Japan)
Silver - Uno(Japan)
Bronze - fernandez(Spain)

 

[Mysteryman]

Mens figure skating results

Gold - Hanyu(Japan)
Silver - Uno(Japan)
Bronze - fernandez(Spain)

I always expect the Japanese to be contenders, but Spain was a bit of a surprise.

 

[Immortalfire]

Apparently that Spain’s first ever figure skating medal. Wow

 

[Webfoot Hero]

Another day of poor results from the Americans. Believe that's now two days without winning a medal.

 

[Mandon Knight]

Again.....

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/get-inspired/43097015

 

[Dr. Evil]

Another day of poor results from the Americans. Believe that's now two days without winning a medal.

It doesn't matter because America is one of those countries that is proud of their Olympic athletes no matter if they medal or not.

 

[TheJL]

Clinton had it right, deplorables.

https://www.esquire.com/sports/a18218356/trump-supporters-harass-lindsey-vonn/

You don't see Democrats harass NASCAR drivers because they support Trump.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

Can't say I'm surprised:
Report: Bronze Medal Winning Russian Curler Suspected of Doping

 

[Webfoot Hero]

It doesn't matter because America is one of those countries that is proud of their Olympic athletes no matter if they medal or not.

Just like with any other team I support, I can still like the team while also being a bit critical of their overall performance/results.

 

[Pink Ranger]

OMG, mortifying wardrobe malfunction in the ice dance. On Canadian TV, they were silly enough to show it in slow mo before cutting out.

 

[Donner]

If it were me and I practised for years for that one moment to win a medal and my dress broke...I would skate with my boobs out, no question.

 

[Pink Ranger]

If it were me and I practised for years for that one moment to win a medal and my dress broke...I would skate with my boobs out, no question.

So would I!!!

 

[The Incredible Hulk]

Can't say I'm surprised:
Report: Bronze Medal Winning Russian Curler Suspected of Doping

what possible advantage would you gain from doping as a curler?

 

[Pink Ranger]

what possible advantage would you gain from doping as a curler?

Drugs make it easier not to fall asleep during your match.

 

[Immortalfire]

Hurry hard, y’all.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

what possible advantage would you gain from doping as a curler?

It's the same drug that got Maria Sharapova banned for over a year so it must be a Russian thing. Old habits die hard.

 

[Fallen Angel]

Some sportsmen/women take drugs to stop the nerves so they don't get the jitters. Apparently the Russian took it to stop his hands shaking at crucial times.

 

[SuperDave78]

Ice dancing results:

Gold - Canada (virtue/moir)
Silver - France
bronze - USA(Shibutani)

Mens Hockey update :

USA 3-0 Slovakia 2nd 5m

 

[DarthSkywalker]

That Ice Dancing final was simply stunning. Virtue and Moir are the GOAT.