2022 Olympics

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone even going to bother to watch the women's skating? That's always my favorite event, and I won't be tuning in. I'm soured on the entire Olympics from that stupid scandal and haven't watched since they said she could compete.

I heard from the news that her lawyers are blaming her contaminated sample on her accidentally ingesting her grandfather heart medication. What a joke!

So now she is a toddler who thinks grandpas hear medication is candy...totally believable.

I wish the other athletes would refuse to compete to send a clear message to the IOC that hey will not stand for doping.

Richardson can't compete because she smoked weed yet this girl can compete after taking a performance enhancing drug. The double standard is sickening.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone even going to bother to watch the women's skating? That's always my favorite event, and I won't be tuning in. I'm soured on the entire Olympics from that stupid scandal and haven't watched since they said she could compete.

I heard from the news that her lawyers are blaming her contaminated sample on her accidentally ingesting her grandfather heart medication. What a joke!

So now she is a toddler who thinks grandpas hear medication is candy...totally believable.

I wish the other athletes would refuse to compete to send a clear message to the IOC that hey will not stand for doping.

Richardson can't compete because she smoked weed yet this girl can compete after taking a performance enhancing drug. The double standard is sickening.

You're ignoring the most important difference between Richardson and this girl- Richardson is black and thus the IOC cares.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone even going to bother to watch the women's skating? That's always my favorite event, and I won't be tuning in. I'm soured on the entire Olympics from that stupid scandal and haven't watched since they said she could compete.

I’m going to watch it (eventually; it’s my least favourite figure skating event tbh so I’m going to finish catching up on men’s and dance first) but I agree that the whole doping thing has made it way less enjoyable. I feel so bad for the Russian kids but also for all the other skaters who might not be getting a fair competition. 😔

I'm pulling so hard for Kaori Sakamoto.

I feel so bad for the two Japanese skaters--they will probably be the ones that are robbed the most by this whole situation. They already got denied their team medal ceremony.

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How horrific is it that a 15 year old was given a cardiac medication for performance enhancement?
I mean, she's f-ing 15. She has youth and a freaking ton of natural energy. And yet, they wanted to eek out what, an hour more of practice per day?
At the expense of possibly damaging her heart?

Seriously, this is the stuff of nightmares.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is anyone even going to bother to watch the women's skating? That's always my favorite event, and I won't be tuning in. I'm soured on the entire Olympics from that stupid scandal and haven't watched since they said she could compete.

I’m going to watch it (eventually; it’s my least favourite figure skating event tbh so I’m going to finish catching up on men’s and dance first) but I agree that the whole doping thing has made it way less enjoyable. I feel so bad for the Russian kids but also for all the other skaters who might not be getting a fair competition. 😔

I'm pulling so hard for Kaori Sakamoto.

At this point, I'm pulling for any woman except the Russians, and I used to be a fan of the Russian ladies. I don't believe any of them are clean now. Why would the coaches stop at just one girl? The other 2 just didn't get caught.

The two Japanese skaters are phenomenal and sadly they will probably be the ones who are robbed the most by this whole situation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How horrific is it that a 15 year old was given a cardiac medication for performance enhancement?
I mean, she's f-ing 15. She has youth and a freaking ton of natural energy. And yet, they wanted to eek out what, an hour more of practice per day?
At the expense of possibly damaging her heart?

Seriously, this is the stuff of nightmares.

It isn't just to practice longer, it's so they have more stamina at the end of their long program, which is huge advantage in the scoring system. Remember, in the 2018 olympics, the difference between the gold and silver was that the gold medalist put most of her triples in the second half of her long program, which earns you extra points. The gold medalist had the same coach as Kamila.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Is anyone even going to bother to watch the women's skating? That's always my favorite event, and I won't be tuning in. I'm soured on the entire Olympics from that stupid scandal and haven't watched since they said she could compete.

I’m going to watch it (eventually; it’s my least favourite figure skating event tbh so I’m going to finish catching up on men’s and dance first) but I agree that the whole doping thing has made it way less enjoyable. I feel so bad for the Russian kids but also for all the other skaters who might not be getting a fair competition. 😔

I'm pulling so hard for Kaori Sakamoto.

At this point, I'm pulling for any woman except the Russians, and I used to be a fan of the Russian ladies. I don't believe any of them are clean now. Why would the coaches stop at just one girl? The other 2 just didn't get caught.

Not to mention destabilizing and terrorizing Ukraine leading up to and during the Olympics … no morality at all…. Win at any cost mentality from top to bottom …

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Anonymous wrote:I see Ms. Gu is back tonight.

She is insufferable. (I don't even care that much about competing for a different country, but every interview I see makes me like her less.)

I just wanted to see her deported when she comes back to the US, that or have her image in China shattered when it turns out she didn’t renounce her citizenship

Huh?

Guys she is 18! We’re you perfect at 18?

Why are adults being so mean to a talented intelligent young woman? Every interview I see makes me like her more. She is clearly well liked by other female
athletes and acts like a good sport. She stated she took a long time to
Make the decision to compete for China and in part because she wanted to inspire girls there to try a new sport - and that has worked big time just as the Philippino skier is causing a big spike in winter sports participation there. Is having young people
Trying new sports going to save the world ? Obviously no, but they are positive role Models for youth to get off their phones and try new sports. Plus she works hard at school.

I think she is an amazing role mode for my teen DD by just getting out there and going for her dreams fearlessly.

Did you renounce your citizenship at 18 to compete for another country?

She did not renounce her citizenship … there are circumstances when people can have dual citizenship.

She promised to renounce her citizenship in order to compete for China, but it's doubtful she loves China that much. Is that better?

From slate

Why she might not be a jerk: Gu was 15 years old when she made the call to represent China, and she’s still just a teenager. It’s impressive that she can stomp a double cork 1440. But her excellence on the slopes doesn’t mean she should be held to the same standard as a mature adult. And, it should be said, there are a whole lot of grown-ups in sports and every other realm of American society who’ve prioritized commerce over morality in their relationships with China.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I see Ms. Gu is back tonight.

She is insufferable. (I don't even care that much about competing for a different country, but every interview I see makes me like her less.)

I just wanted to see her deported when she comes back to the US, that or have her image in China shattered when it turns out she didn’t renounce her citizenship

Why?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:How horrific is it that a 15 year old was given a cardiac medication for performance enhancement?
I mean, she's f-ing 15. She has youth and a freaking ton of natural energy. And yet, they wanted to eek out what, an hour more of practice per day?
At the expense of possibly damaging her heart?

Seriously, this is the stuff of nightmares.

It isn't just to practice longer, it's so they have more stamina at the end of their long program, which is huge advantage in the scoring system. Remember, in the 2018 olympics, the difference between the gold and silver was that the gold medalist put most of her triples in the second half of her long program, which earns you extra points. The gold medalist had the same coach as Kamila.

And at last year's World, the gold medal winner (same Russian coach) was so out of breath after her short program and there was a rumor that she was sick and could barely stay awake. Then during the long program, she was flawless and looked as if she had enough stamina for a redo if necessary.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I see Ms. Gu is back tonight.

She is insufferable. (I don't even care that much about competing for a different country, but every interview I see makes me like her less.)

I just wanted to see her deported when she comes back to the US, that or have her image in China shattered when it turns out she didn’t renounce her citizenship

Huh?

Guys she is 18! We’re you perfect at 18?

Why are adults being so mean to a talented intelligent young woman? Every interview I see makes me like her more. She is clearly well liked by other female
athletes and acts like a good sport. She stated she took a long time to
Make the decision to compete for China and in part because she wanted to inspire girls there to try a new sport - and that has worked big time just as the Philippino skier is causing a big spike in winter sports participation there. Is having young people
Trying new sports going to save the world ? Obviously no, but they are positive role Models for youth to get off their phones and try new sports. Plus she works hard at school.

I think she is an amazing role mode for my teen DD by just getting out there and going for her dreams fearlessly.

Did you renounce your citizenship at 18 to compete for another country?

She did not renounce her citizenship … there are circumstances when people can have dual citizenship.

She promised to renounce her citizenship in order to compete for China, but it's doubtful she loves China that much. Is that better?

From slate

Why she might not be a jerk: Gu was 15 years old when she made the call to represent China, and she’s still just a teenager. It’s impressive that she can stomp a double cork 1440. But her excellence on the slopes doesn’t mean she should be held to the same standard as a mature adult. And, it should be said, there are a whole lot of grown-ups in sports and every other realm of American society who’ve prioritized commerce over morality in their relationships with China.

See, the entire NBA, from owners, to the league to general managers to (most) players.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I see Ms. Gu is back tonight.

She is insufferable. (I don't even care that much about competing for a different country, but every interview I see makes me like her less.)

I just wanted to see her deported when she comes back to the US, that or have her image in China shattered when it turns out she didn’t renounce her citizenship

Huh?

Guys she is 18! We’re you perfect at 18?

Why are adults being so mean to a talented intelligent young woman? Every interview I see makes me like her more. She is clearly well liked by other female
athletes and acts like a good sport. She stated she took a long time to
Make the decision to compete for China and in part because she wanted to inspire girls there to try a new sport - and that has worked big time just as the Philippino skier is causing a big spike in winter sports participation there. Is having young people
Trying new sports going to save the world ? Obviously no, but they are positive role Models for youth to get off their phones and try new sports. Plus she works hard at school.

I think she is an amazing role mode for my teen DD by just getting out there and going for her dreams fearlessly.

Did you renounce your citizenship at 18 to compete for another country?

She did not renounce her citizenship … there are circumstances when people can have dual citizenship.

She promised to renounce her citizenship in order to compete for China, but it's doubtful she loves China that much. Is that better?

From slate

Why she might not be a jerk: Gu was 15 years old when she made the call to represent China, and she’s still just a teenager. It’s impressive that she can stomp a double cork 1440. But her excellence on the slopes doesn’t mean she should be held to the same standard as a mature adult. And, it should be said, there are a whole lot of grown-ups in sports and every other realm of American society who’ve prioritized commerce over morality in their relationships with China.

She's an adult now and has promised to renounce US citizenship in order to compete for a dictatorship currently engaging in genocide.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I see Ms. Gu is back tonight.

She is insufferable. (I don't even care that much about competing for a different country, but every interview I see makes me like her less.)

I just wanted to see her deported when she comes back to the US, that or have her image in China shattered when it turns out she didn’t renounce her citizenship

Huh?

Guys she is 18! We’re you perfect at 18?

Why are adults being so mean to a talented intelligent young woman? Every interview I see makes me like her more. She is clearly well liked by other female
athletes and acts like a good sport. She stated she took a long time to
Make the decision to compete for China and in part because she wanted to inspire girls there to try a new sport - and that has worked big time just as the Philippino skier is causing a big spike in winter sports participation there. Is having young people
Trying new sports going to save the world ? Obviously no, but they are positive role Models for youth to get off their phones and try new sports. Plus she works hard at school.

I think she is an amazing role mode for my teen DD by just getting out there and going for her dreams fearlessly.

Did you renounce your citizenship at 18 to compete for another country?

She did not renounce her citizenship … there are circumstances when people can have dual citizenship.

She promised to renounce her citizenship in order to compete for China, but it's doubtful she loves China that much. Is that better?

Inspiring girls my *ss. She did it for money plain and simple. Not saying that's wrong, we all love money. Some of us are even willing to sell our souls for it.

China does not typically allow dual citizenship, however, I am willing to bet that they were willing to make concession to get their pretty little pawn.

the fact that she will not come clean on her citizenship status makes it pretty clear that she did not give up her US citizenship. She does not love China that much, but she does love the money.

This is obviously what happened. She wasn't willing to give up her US citizenship (and the protections it provides), and China agreed to bend (put kindly) their own laws so that she would be able to compete for them. She's obviously not willing to admit that, of course.

At the moment she has more than 16% of China's total medals in these Olympics.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I see Ms. Gu is back tonight.

She is insufferable. (I don't even care that much about competing for a different country, but every interview I see makes me like her less.)

I have to say, she's pretty transparent, and I am more kindly disposed to her than most. As soon as she finishes a run, she tucks away her mouthguard, lifts up her goggles, and smiles and waves to the camera. It's freakin' subzero temps, all the other athletes are keeping covered up, but she obviously has been told (whether by the Chinese government or her mother, for marketing purposes, to show her face and interact with the cameras a much as possible.

That said, I have developed a strong dislike for the French skier Tess [insert last name]. Her disappointment last night was fine, and understandable, but she couldn't even hold it together to accept condolences from the other skiers on her fall. But during big air, she performed very well and got a silver, but pitched a fit when she was surpassed for the gold. That's just bad sportsmanship. I'm glad she isn't in the half pipe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How horrific is it that a 15 year old was given a cardiac medication for performance enhancement?
I mean, she's f-ing 15. She has youth and a freaking ton of natural energy. And yet, they wanted to eek out what, an hour more of practice per day?
At the expense of possibly damaging her heart?

Seriously, this is the stuff of nightmares.

It isn't just to practice longer, it's so they have more stamina at the end of their long program, which is huge advantage in the scoring system. Remember, in the 2018 olympics, the difference between the gold and silver was that the gold medalist put most of her triples in the second half of her long program, which earns you extra points. The gold medalist had the same coach as Kamila.

As did the silver medalist.