tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post7070593020415077510..comments2024-03-27T22:35:08.926-04:00Comments on The Heath Post: XXXI Olympic Summer Games, Rio 2016 (Day 6)GoHeathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comBlogger144125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-74177946061492237882016-08-12T11:51:20.651-04:002016-08-12T11:51:20.651-04:00Right now, the USA is losing in boxing, in fencing...Right now, the USA is losing in boxing, in fencing, and in men's water polo. This isn't much fun.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-20315655137829259872016-08-12T11:49:22.195-04:002016-08-12T11:49:22.195-04:00The Uzbekistan fighter was a smaller, squarer guy,...The Uzbekistan fighter was a smaller, squarer guy, and he gave Nico very little space to land a punch. <br /><br />I've started the new post for today--sorry for the delay.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-38218269716270516152016-08-12T11:41:16.939-04:002016-08-12T11:41:16.939-04:00The USA is in a men's team foil match with Rus...The USA is in a men's team foil match with Russia. This is the semi-final of the team foil competition. It's really close, and there's still a long way to go. I am not well suited to watch fencing -- it's like watching a free throw competition.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-91180495792849774712016-08-12T11:39:51.895-04:002016-08-12T11:39:51.895-04:00The USA's Nico Hernandez is beaten in the semi...The USA's Nico Hernandez is beaten in the semi-final of the Light Flyweight in boxing, and he will have to settle for a bronze medal.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-89511511983742660142016-08-12T10:53:55.949-04:002016-08-12T10:53:55.949-04:00According to the Guardian, she beat her best prior...According to the Guardian, she beat her best prior time by 50 seconds. No wonder they were stunned.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-50678940960920907422016-08-12T10:51:38.182-04:002016-08-12T10:51:38.182-04:00Alma Ayana of Ethiopia just won the women's 10...Alma Ayana of Ethiopia just won the women's 10,000 meter race, not only winning but breaking the world record by almost 15 seconds. The announcers seemed truly stunned by her performance.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-23783611997260474472016-08-12T10:28:25.710-04:002016-08-12T10:28:25.710-04:00Medal Count:
1. USA: 16 + 12 + 10 = 38
2. CHN:...Medal Count:<br /><br />1. USA: 16 + 12 + 10 = 38<br />2. CHN: 11 + 8 + 12 = 31<br />3. JPN: 7 + 2 + 13 = 22<br />4. RUS: 4 + 8 + 7 = 19<br />5. GBR: 5 + 6 + 6 = 17GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-6207752237791861422016-08-12T10:23:27.536-04:002016-08-12T10:23:27.536-04:00I'm sure Eric will do a Day 7 post at some poi...I'm sure Eric will do a Day 7 post at some point, and I don't want to start a double post like we had on day 5, so I will keep commenting here in the meantime.<br /><br />Track and field has started. I'm very excited about this, although I'm disappointed to see that Brazil went with a track that is blue instead of the usual brown.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the Americans continue not to medal at rowing and rifle shooting.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-45160300444150497022016-08-12T09:07:14.112-04:002016-08-12T09:07:14.112-04:00This is a very good point. Sorry.This is a very good point. Sorry.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-15906006421846892392016-08-11T23:30:53.634-04:002016-08-11T23:30:53.634-04:00Only the elite few can stream it. Way to rub it i...Only the elite few can stream it. Way to rub it in.Matthew Vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10349035708120354682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-24152622405476280132016-08-11T22:57:45.509-04:002016-08-11T22:57:45.509-04:00Medal Count:
1. USA: 16 + 12 + 10 = 38
2. CHN:...Medal Count:<br /><br />1. USA: 16 + 12 + 10 = 38<br />2. CHN: 11 + 8 + 11 = 30<br />3. JPN: 7 + 2 + 13 = 22<br />4. RUS: 4 + 8 + 7 = 19<br />5. GBR: 4 + 6 + 6 = 16<br />6. AUS: 5 + 4 + 6 = 15<br />7. ITA: 3 + 6 + 3 = 12<br />8. KOR: 5 + 2 + 4 = 11<br />9. FRA: 2 + 4 + 5 = 11<br />10. GER: 4 + 3 + 1 = 8GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-64312730741609412492016-08-11T22:43:27.210-04:002016-08-11T22:43:27.210-04:00Sports is so great.Sports is so great.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-84684618849571140232016-08-11T22:31:44.828-04:002016-08-11T22:31:44.828-04:00YES, SIR! YES, SIR! YES, SIR!
SIMONE MANUEL!YES, SIR! YES, SIR! YES, SIR!<br /><br />SIMONE MANUEL!Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218278987255792995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-47558470112342490342016-08-11T18:44:11.504-04:002016-08-11T18:44:11.504-04:00Fiji went 6-0 in the rugby tournament. The USA an...Fiji went 6-0 in the rugby tournament. The USA and NZL were the only teams to come within five points of them.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-1841892364110008272016-08-11T18:42:30.087-04:002016-08-11T18:42:30.087-04:00Final score:
FIJ 43 - 7 GBR
Fiji wins the gold!Final score:<br /><br />FIJ 43 - 7 GBR<br /><br />Fiji wins the gold!GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-50914167358177747822016-08-11T18:12:19.907-04:002016-08-11T18:12:19.907-04:00And another quick try from Fiji! With 6 minutes l...And another quick try from Fiji! With 6 minutes left in the first half:<br /><br />FIJ 12 - 0 GBRGoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-1581986886791404912016-08-11T18:11:05.520-04:002016-08-11T18:11:05.520-04:00The announcers tell us that the British team only ...The announcers tell us that the British team only has two men from Wales. That seems like a mistake to me.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-91196620663170111522016-08-11T18:09:50.248-04:002016-08-11T18:09:50.248-04:00Fiji jumps out to the early lead. With 8 minutes ...Fiji jumps out to the early lead. With 8 minutes left in the first half:<br /><br />FIJ 5 - 0 GBRGoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-10847859428850728892016-08-11T18:06:09.065-04:002016-08-11T18:06:09.065-04:00I'm happy to say that Rugby Stadium -- or what...I'm happy to say that Rugby Stadium -- or whatever they call it -- appears to be full for the gold medal game.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-89504613632177506402016-08-11T18:03:45.351-04:002016-08-11T18:03:45.351-04:00South Africa takes the bronze, beating Japan 54-14...South Africa takes the bronze, beating Japan 54-14.<br /><br />Next up will be FIJ v. GBR for the gold. Fiji has never won an Olympic gold medal.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-76635099420308452842016-08-11T17:52:46.667-04:002016-08-11T17:52:46.667-04:00Japan will not be medaling in men's rugby. So...Japan will not be medaling in men's rugby. South Africa leads 35-14 in the bronze medal match with 3 minutes left to play.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-26520098825623577072016-08-11T17:46:57.670-04:002016-08-11T17:46:57.670-04:00Britain set a new Olympic record in the men's ...Britain set a new Olympic record in the men's team sprint for cycling. They edge New Zealand, who take the silver.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-47106959411550920612016-08-11T17:25:26.278-04:002016-08-11T17:25:26.278-04:00I looked this up: it's a little stand to hold...I looked this up: it's a little stand to hold your medal.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-47391518921616897642016-08-11T17:24:28.426-04:002016-08-11T17:24:28.426-04:00Having known a fair number of rich Americans, I...Having known a fair number of rich Americans, I'm really certain that this is not the answer. They're not nearly as happy as this answer would suggest.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1697242053625998558.post-6195172506739409012016-08-11T16:57:21.878-04:002016-08-11T16:57:21.878-04:00Yes.Yes.GoHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122010542579322600noreply@blogger.com