2024 Olympic Articles and Media

[Sasha]

No I actually did not know that. And was better off for not knowing it.

Me too. Also, I'm eating supper.

 

[Hatsumomo]

So, you all knew this was the case, but here is an article on it: https://sports.yahoo.com/team-usa-swimmers-reveal-one-162630082.html

 

[JDB]

Beyonce introduces Team USA (geoblocked video).

 

[MaryClare]

I am a little befuddled. Why are Olympians taking public transportation to podium training -- should they not be provided transportation? And why would non athletes be expected to get up and give them their seats? I may be missing something so someone clue me in

It’s not public transport, it’s the buses that go from the village to the venues. The rules are that athletes should get priority for seating.

 

[JaJa]

It’s not public transport, it’s the buses that go from the village to the venues. The rules are that athletes should get priority for seating.

Yup. Got it. Thanks MC

 

[rlayt]

Brody apologised to his teammates.

U.S. gymnastics' Brody Malone misses out on Olympic all-around final in a big surprise

U.S. gymnast Brody Malone had a disappointing day in Olympic qualifying while Frederick Richard and Paul Juda moved on for the all-around final.

www.usatoday.com

 

[cftmoonlight79]

Aww Brody. Redemption is coming!

 

[brg09]

It’s not public transport, it’s the buses that go from the village to the venues. The rules are that athletes should get priority for seating.

That makes sense.

 

[rlayt]

https://wapo.st/3Wq2gmv

 

[makam]

Y'all, what is in the boxes they are getting on the medal stands? Their wands for the Wizarding world? Maps of France? Vuvuzelas?

 

[Passion]

Y'all, what is in the boxes they are getting on the medal stands? Their wands for the Wizarding world? Maps of France? Vuvuzelas?

According to this the first 8 finishers get a diploma, maybe it's that? They're also all supposed to be getting a mascot plush with shoes the color of their medal. Google is being obnoxiously unhelpful on what's specifically in the box.

https://www.ktsm.com/sports/sports-illustrated/f8a215c7/everything-to-know-about-olympic-medals-and-what-athletes-in-paris-win/#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20official%20Olympic,approximately%20%24950%20according%20to%20Forbes.

 

[gymskatefan]

The boxes contain a hand-drawn poster of Paris:

https://www.npr.org/2024/07/28/nx-s1-5055072/olympics-medals-poster-mascot-plushie

 

[makam]

The boxes contain a hand-drawn poster of Paris:

https://www.npr.org/2024/07/28/nx-s1-5055072/olympics-medals-poster-mascot-plushie

Thank you. Though they are all hand drawn but also the same? ...very confused

 

[MaryClare]

Lady Gaga first made it big in 2008 with Just Dance and Poker Face. We all know how challenging getting videos or even quick hits was back then.

Now we have some of the biggest stars on the planet, live blogging from the arena

 

[gymskatefan]

Thank you. Though they are all hand drawn but also the same? ...very confused

I don't know... that part was unclear. I took it to mean at least the original poster was a hand-drawn illustration since it said it took 4 months and 2,000 hours to create. They must be unique in some way though because reproductions can be purchased from the Paris Olympics souvenir shop online?

 

[gymskatefan]

I found this Nick McCarvel Q&A interview really interesting, especially Nadia's answers:

https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/videos/q-a-with-nadia-comaneci-and-aly-raisman

 

[CameliasFingerpaint]

This may be the most amazing corporate interaction on twitter ever.

 

[RedBirdie]

Lol, clearly someone forgot to log out of their corporate account

 

[QuietColours]

I laughed so hard I woke up the cat and my husband

 

[RedBirdie]

I didn't know Stephen had an eye disease

Stephen Nedoroscik beat the odds to earn an Olympic moment, and then he nailed it

Nedoroscik is a specialist in a waning sport. But he earned his way onto Team USA and, on Monday, soared when it needed him most.

www.nytimes.com