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Newsflash: Kerri Walsh-Jennings is, indeed, mortal.
I don't know how to process this devastating news.
i accidentally fell asleep before it was over, and couldn't believe when i saw it on the news this morning. it honestly didn't feel possible for them to not win gold.
Did these guys really make up a story about being robbed? Seems to be some discrepancies in the story. Like, why only tell your mom, but not the authorities? It would not surprise me if they were paying for sex, and she robbed them.
The annoying thing to me is that the police sought them out for something they didn't want to pursue and is now investigating them for discrepancies in their statements and for not appearing unhappy in security footage hours later.
Did they make it up? Maybe. (Probably?)
But you can't tell me that the Rio police force doesn't have better things to do than investigating statements related to unreported crimes. Pulling the passports of athletes leaving the country and removing them from their plane? Get some perspective here.
They're making it a much bigger story than it ever would have been otherwise.
The annoying thing to me is that the police sought them out for something they didn't want to pursue and is now investigating them for discrepancies in their statements and for not appearing unhappy in security footage hours later.
Did they make it up? Maybe. (Probably?)
But you can't tell me that the Rio police force doesn't have better things to do than investigating statements related to unreported crimes. Pulling the passports of athletes leaving the country and removing them from their plane? Get some perspective here.
They're making it a much bigger story than it ever would have been otherwise.
What are they supposed to do? Not investigate a pretty bad alleged crime against famous olympic athletes? If they made up a fake story about getting robbed it's not the Rio police's fault.
Well, I think that the proper response would have been something along the lines of, "We're aware of the alleged incident however the parties involved have not reached out to the police to file a report. When they do, we're eager to investigate this troubling situation."
Now it should be something along the lines of, "Given the information that we have been provided, we are unable to determine the nature of these allegations. We are continuing to speak with those involved and are pursuing all avenues in this ongoing investigation."
It's really that simple. Lochte is gone. Two others were literally minutes from leaving the country. They could have just let this thing peter out. The police seem to be going out of their way to make this a thing.
Well they view it as a lie that makes their city look bad, and that they spent time and money investigating.
Right. But they didn't have to. It was not reported to the police. They chose to proactively investigate the situation.
The fact that they got differing accounts from four drunk tourists shouldn't be shocking. It would probably be more suspicious if their responses were identical.
Anyways, what is their end game here? To get one of the three remaining swimmers who are now very lawyered up and probably also represented by members of the State Department and the USOC to admit to making it up? And then to what, fine them? Jail them? Have them issue an apology?
if the same thing happened in the United States do you think the police would just let the people go?
I don't think that they would have initiated an investigation without any of the involved parties contacting them to file a report.
We're talking celebrities here. If Neymar or some other foreign athlete made claims about being robbed at gun point in New York, police report or not that shit would be investigated. Especially if there was evidence to the contrary.
if the same thing happened in the United States do you think the police would just let the people go?
I don't think that they would have initiated an investigation without any of the involved parties contacting them to file a report.
They should be let go, because they did not contact the athorities, although I bet Lochte mom was vocal in catching these fake cop robbers. I am sure this was not their intentions, but this is the outcome. And I just want to say, my recap of the events, with them being tobbed by a hooker, was a much better story then breaking down a bathroom door. And how much did that door cost that they lost all their money and decided to lie about it. Or was lochte so fucking drunk he thought paying for the door was them being robbed. Either way, this is a disgrace to America. These punks just fueled the American rich spoiled kid stereotype. I say kid, although Lochte is over 30. He should be kicked off the USA swimmers team and never allowed to represent US, ever again.
Well they view it as a lie that makes their city look bad, and that they spent time and money investigating.
Right. But they didn't have to. It was not reported to the police. They chose to proactively investigate the situation.
The fact that they got differing accounts from four drunk tourists shouldn't be shocking. It would probably be more suspicious if their responses were identical.
Anyways, what is their end game here? To get one of the three remaining swimmers who are now very lawyered up and probably also represented by members of the State Department and the USOC to admit to making it up? And then to what, fine them? Jail them? Have them issue an apology?
It just seems kind of dumb.
"Hey man, an A-list American athlete says he was robbed with a gun pointed at his head in your country. Did you ever look into that?"
Right. But they didn't have to. It was not reported to the police. They chose to proactively investigate the situation.
The fact that they got differing accounts from four drunk tourists shouldn't be shocking. It would probably be more suspicious if their responses were identical.
Anyways, what is their end game here? To get one of the three remaining swimmers who are now very lawyered up and probably also represented by members of the State Department and the USOC to admit to making it up? And then to what, fine them? Jail them? Have them issue an apology?
It just seems kind of dumb.
"Hey man, an A-list American athlete says he was robbed with a gun pointed at his head in your country. Did you ever look into that?"
"Nah."
Again, I'll go with:
"We're aware of the alleged incident however the parties involved have not reached out to the police to file a report. When they do, we're eager to investigate this troubling situation."
Either way, this is a disgrace to America. These punks just fueled the American rich spoiled kid stereotype. I say kid, although Lochte is over 30. He should be kicked off the USA swimmers team and never allowed to represent US, ever again.
Also, can we stop pretending that Ryan Lochte is a big star? He's a fairly well known swimmer in the US every four years. He's the swimming equivalent of David Schwimmer: he's talented and good for a few laughs but he's not the reason anybody is tuning in.
Also, can we stop pretending that Ryan Lochte is a big star?
He is one of our more well-known Olympians currently. Even though I think it has gone a little far, I understand it completely. It seems to have been a lie which added to the "dangerous shiz-show Rio Olympics" narrative.
Also, if something similar happened in the United States...it's hard to think the police would take the "ahh, will just let this slide" approach.
The 20 minutes of Tokyo's intro was cooler than the 60 hours of opening and closing ceremony that Brazil did. 2020 is going to be bonkers (a lot like China's ceremonies were incredible).
Do you think there is only one acceptable reason to chant USA! USA! USA! Maybe you fancy yourself an expert on national anthems! Does the 50 freestyle get you all jacked up with adrenaline? Have you ever discussed the finer points of a well-fashioned riposte? Then this thread is for you! Calling all Olympic nerds!
Storylines to watch:
- Rio: will the Games be a disaster? Will there be any terror threats? How about the Zika virus and air/water quality? Why does any city want to host the Games these days??? - Michael Phelps: his 5th and probably last Games, though with that guy you never say never. I think Sports Illustrated predicted four medals for him, 3 golds and a silver. The butterfly and IM is where to watch him. - US Swimming in general: rumors circulating that this is the weakest team we've sent to the Games in years. - USA Basketball: the men will be much more interesting than the women. USA men send a team lacking the super elite players as many of them turned down the opportunity. USA women have a 41 game winning streak in the Olympics and should cruise to gold. - The Medal Count: SI predicts 45 gold and 118 overall for the Stars and Stripes. - USA Soccer (women's, since the men didn't qualify): already 3 points from the first match. US Women have never missed the gold medal match and are the World Cup holders. - Gymnastics: US Women are picked by SI to win the gold. The star is Simone Biles, who is predicted by SI to win the all-around gold plus golds on the beam, vault, and floor. Other predicted USA medalists are Laurie Hernandez (all around bronze), Aly Raisman (floor silver), and Madison Kocien (silver on unevens). If I know anything about gymnastics, very few of these predictions will pan out! - Track and Field: for our Canadian friends, pole vaulter Shawn Barber is predicted to bring home the gold to Canada. - More Track and Field: Usain Bolt is going for the "triple-triple" - gold in the 100, 200, and 4x100 for the 3rd straight Olympics. My gut says he doesn't do it. Check back in two weeks to see if I look stupid.
fun Olympic fact: the 1904 Olympics were held in conjunction with the World's Fair in St. Louis. The actual games only lasted 5 days but the extended sports program ran from the beginning of July to around Thanksgiving!
I think I'm going to set up my living room fall football TVs early so that I can be watching 3 Olympic channels as once. But yet again, NBC sucks for not showing the Opening Ceremonies live. It's only an hour ahead of real time (EDT) and its the FREAKING 21st CENTURY.
Well, it's time to revisit the ol' predictions:
1. The Games were not a disaster. There were reports (from, for example, Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star) of minor thefts, busses going to the wrong venue, etc. But they went off without any huge hitches. 2. Phelps - what a marvel. SI's prediction of 3 gold and a silver were off, as he took 5 golds and a silver. 3 relay golds helped. 3. USA Swimming - ha! Maybe the best team we've ever sent to the pool. Lots of stars were born and will be interesting to watch over the next cycle - my favorite is Simone Manuel. 4. USA Hoops - both won gold, both weren't very interesting other than the ladies dominance. 5. USA Soccer - disaster! 6. Gymnastics - SI predictions were pretty good considering the unpredictability of the sport. 7. Track - I was wrong on Bolt! Man how awesome was he? Shawn Barber didn't win the gold either.
It's kind of a sobering thought to think that during Tokyo 2020 I will be 6 months away from my 40th birthday. Lord willing, I suppose.
Do you think there is only one acceptable reason to chant USA! USA! USA! Maybe you fancy yourself an expert on national anthems! Does the 50 freestyle get you all jacked up with adrenaline? Have you ever discussed the finer points of a well-fashioned riposte? Then this thread is for you! Calling all Olympic nerds!
Storylines to watch:
- Rio: will the Games be a disaster? Will there be any terror threats? How about the Zika virus and air/water quality? Why does any city want to host the Games these days??? - Michael Phelps: his 5th and probably last Games, though with that guy you never say never. I think Sports Illustrated predicted four medals for him, 3 golds and a silver. The butterfly and IM is where to watch him. - US Swimming in general: rumors circulating that this is the weakest team we've sent to the Games in years. - USA Basketball: the men will be much more interesting than the women. USA men send a team lacking the super elite players as many of them turned down the opportunity. USA women have a 41 game winning streak in the Olympics and should cruise to gold. - The Medal Count: SI predicts 45 gold and 118 overall for the Stars and Stripes. - USA Soccer (women's, since the men didn't qualify): already 3 points from the first match. US Women have never missed the gold medal match and are the World Cup holders. - Gymnastics: US Women are picked by SI to win the gold. The star is Simone Biles, who is predicted by SI to win the all-around gold plus golds on the beam, vault, and floor. Other predicted USA medalists are Laurie Hernandez (all around bronze), Aly Raisman (floor silver), and Madison Kocien (silver on unevens). If I know anything about gymnastics, very few of these predictions will pan out! - Track and Field: for our Canadian friends, pole vaulter Shawn Barber is predicted to bring home the gold to Canada. - More Track and Field: Usain Bolt is going for the "triple-triple" - gold in the 100, 200, and 4x100 for the 3rd straight Olympics. My gut says he doesn't do it. Check back in two weeks to see if I look stupid.
fun Olympic fact: the 1904 Olympics were held in conjunction with the World's Fair in St. Louis. The actual games only lasted 5 days but the extended sports program ran from the beginning of July to around Thanksgiving!
I think I'm going to set up my living room fall football TVs early so that I can be watching 3 Olympic channels as once. But yet again, NBC sucks for not showing the Opening Ceremonies live. It's only an hour ahead of real time (EDT) and its the FREAKING 21st CENTURY.
Well, it's time to revisit the ol' predictions:
1. The Games were not a disaster. There were reports (from, for example, Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star) of minor thefts, busses going to the wrong venue, etc. But they went off without any huge hitches. 2. Phelps - what a marvel. SI's prediction of 3 gold and a silver were off, as he took 5 golds and a silver. 3 relay golds helped. 3. USA Swimming - ha! Maybe the best team we've ever sent to the pool. Lots of stars were born and will be interesting to watch over the next cycle - my favorite is Simone Manuel. 4. USA Hoops - both won gold, both weren't very interesting other than the ladies dominance. 5. USA Soccer - disaster! 6. Gymnastics - SI predictions were pretty good considering the unpredictability of the sport. 7. Track - I was wrong on Bolt! Man how awesome was he? Shawn Barber didn't win the gold either.
It's kind of a sobering thought to think that during Tokyo 2020 I will be 6 months away from my 40th birthday. Lord willing, I suppose.
I would have never predicted that the Germans would lose a shootout