May 21, 2024
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^ that icon reminded me of the Olympics, and the chaos that organised events can hold. Like the Olympics today is highly regarded as a celebration of peak human physicality, but its' history is really fascinating and also works with the claim to put normal people in the events today so we can understand how far we have all come lol
One guy disappeared in the 1912 marathon, royalty participated, there's the Jamaican bobsleigh team that had a whole movie based on their experiences at the Winter edition (Cool Runnings) etc etc.
Jun 20, 2024
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The best is weird stuff where you don’t know the rules like shotput, triple jump, diving. Nothing too exciting
Feb 23, 2025
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I’m having so much fun watching these elite athletes battle it out. I’m laughing, I’m crying, I’m learning about the intricacies of BMX. I’ve watched many Olympics before of course but I feel something is happening to me and I’m deeply invested this time. Never have I watched rowing and cared, but this year?? I care.
Striving for excellence against the odds, comebacks that make me weep, feats of strength and endurance… humanity! What’s not to love!!!
Aug 2, 2024
