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100m hurdle final ?

Discussion in 'Summer Olympics 2021' started by justinwitt07, Aug 3, 2021.

  1. ufgator84

    ufgator84 Unstable Genius and H.A.M. VIP Member

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    I'm so sick and tired of all the excuses from the 4x100 men's relay team and coaches - for multiple Olympics now.

    The U.S. hasn't won gold in that event since 2000!!! That's terrible.

    The second and 3rd passes were atrocious.

    I feel for the runners, but the coaches are doing a disservice to this team, for some unknown reason.

    I know - wrong thread ;) :D But damn!
     
  2. sflagator

    sflagator VIP Member Trusted GC Insider

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    You know who the head coach is, I assume?
     
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  3. ufgator84

    ufgator84 Unstable Genius and H.A.M. VIP Member

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    I do.

    But this has been happening way to often for 20 years now.

    Mouse is fantastic, but even he can't seem to overcome this curse. If he can't figure it out, I'm not sure who can.

    I mean, it's unfathomable how much it's gotten into their heads for so long now.
     
  4. 108

    108 Premium Member

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    I called this in the races leading up, as it seemed like the Jamaican would accelerate at the end, and was still holding back.

    Very disappointing.

    Also not sure how these Jamaican athletes seem to have a second gear ours don’t have.
     
  5. keefer

    keefer If I Was Any Dumber I'd Be You Premium Member

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    Hate to say it, but GH flat out choked.
     
  6. BillGator97

    BillGator97 Power Wheelchair Bowler

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    Clearly it wasn't his best race, but that's a bit harsh.
     
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  7. duchen

    duchen VIP Member

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    Nah. US team did not have a practice camp bc of COVID. On the men's side, a bunch of runners faded at the end of races.
     
  8. OklahomaGator

    OklahomaGator Jedi Administrator Moderator VIP Member

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    US Men just won one gold medal, it was in the 4 x 400 relay.