Plum was not good in her minutes; but second team after a ragged end to first quarter started second quarter on 10-0 run. Overall, they outscored Australia 25-11 in second quarter. Wilson is a defensive beast inside.US 2nd team especially Plum have been awful today
2nd team did better once Ionescu replaced plumPlum was not good in her minutes; but second team after a ragged end to first quarter started second quarter on 10-0 run. Overall, they outscored Australia 25-11 in second quarter. Wilson is a defensive beast inside.
Oh man. That's just cruel. Would have thought the Today show would get pre-empted while the Olympics are on.Out here in the West, NBC didn't bother to join this semifinal until late in the 2nd quarter.
They just had to show the Today show to the end, featuring some forgettable pop singer singing forgettable pop songs.
But she wouldn't be competing against her fellow hurdlers in the 400 flat. She'd be going against the most elite 400 runners who are fresh. Naser and Paulino are two of the fastest to ever run the race. Pryce of Jamaica failed to make the final in Paris but ran an incredible mid-48 just last month.I seem to remember her all-but saying no to the double after her anchor leg in Tokyo. I was still keeping hope alive (heck, I still am), but unless something changes, I think if she does do the flat it will be instead of the hurdles.
Adding three more 400 races to her docket would certainly be challenging.* But did you see her after the finals? She was certainly breathing hard, but she looked like a breath of fresh air compared to the other racers.
Holy cow. Poor hand offs by the US was their downfall in the men's 4x100. Wow......Why is this an issue? This seems to happen more often than it should.
It's been almost 30 years since Canada won this relay. While, I'm happy for the athletes, it doesn't seem right that the US didn't medal.
That's what I don't get. How does this continue for 20 years? It's such a critical component to the race.The United States hasn't medaled in the Men's 4x100 Relay since Athens in 2004. While shocking given the talent we have, the handoffs have always been the downfall of the United States in this event.
The Women manage to get it right most every time. Maybe have them give the men lessons on how to hand off the baton.That's what I don't get. How does this continue for 20 years? It's such a critical component to the race.
You'd think they would have done that by now.The Women manage to get it right most every time. Maybe have them give the men lessons on how to hand off the baton.
I'm amazed at how poorly a lot of professionals do very basic skills in their chosen sports. The number of MLB players who simply can't bunt is greater than those who can.You'd think they would have done that (practice baton handoffs) by now.![]()
Death, taxes, and botched handoffs in the US men 4x1 -- it's nice to know there are some constants in life.Holy cow. Poor hand offs by the US was their downfall in the men's 4x100. Wow......Why is this an issue? This seems to happen more often than it should.
It's been almost 30 years since Canada won this relay. While, I'm happy for the athletes, it doesn't seem right that the US didn't medal.
Most definitely.Death, taxes, and botched handoffs in the US men 4x1 -- it's nice to know there are some constants in life.
To be fair it was ONE botch this time and it was Bednarek on 2nd leg taking off about a week too early.
On the positive side, the women's 4x1 overcame 2 shaky handoffs with just enough speed on legs 3 and 4.
And I loved the redemption race from Rai Benjamin, finally vanquishing "the Viking" when it mattered most. Rai is so easy to root for.
Sandy can't coach. She has to have an overwhelming talent advantage or else she gets exposed. If Rena Wakama (Nigeria) was coaching the Australian team, she may have made Cheryl sweat a bit more.Sandy Brondello just can't beat A'ja Wilson, Jackie Young, Kelsey Plum, and Chelsea Gray when it counts
Oh, man, some UConn-on-UConn play. Gabby played with Napheesa and Stewie.France beats Belgium. Gabby with 9 in OT. Next up USA for gold.