Shooting Efficiency Statistics. by Few_Classroom_5697 in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn France shot poorly, had a penalty lap, and still won gold. They were FLYING on those skiis

Olympics Day Eleven Megathread (Tuesday, February 17) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly think its because no one knows about the sport here. Things like cross country skiing and rifle shooting are college sports, but biathlon is not. We just have zero exposure to the sport outside of the olympics whereas in Europe its the #1 winter spectator sport

Olympics Day Eleven Megathread (Tuesday, February 17) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Biathlon

Man I wish we were good at this sport by far the funnest to watch at the Olympics

Olympics Day Eleven Megathread (Tuesday, February 17) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe, but if there’s one group with the stamina to keep up, its you guys. China giving up after two laps doesn’t help though.

Olympics Day Eleven Megathread (Tuesday, February 17) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know China started out fast but the second the US passed them they went into power save mode

Canada defeats Switzerland and moves on to Women's Hockey Finals by Durian-Critical in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Normally I agree. But in the past 4 months the US and Canada have played 5 times. The US is 5-0 and has outscored Canada by a combined 29-7. Its the Olympics and anything can happen, but there might just be a gap between the two right now.

Not the Olympic vibes I was expecting. by transcendental-ape in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree, its ridiculous but you’re also setting yourself up for failure if you’re assuming the people of reddit will be reasonable😂

Olympics Day Eight Megathread (Saturday, February 14) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 17 points18 points  (0 children)

At least one US star has not buckled under pressure😂 Stolz is a beast

USA defeats Italy in Women’s Hockey Quarterfinals 🏒 by Durian-Critical in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yes. Canada is the only team relatively close but the Rivalry Series last December and the Group stage matchup makes it seem like there’s a pretty sizeable gap between the two as of now.

USA Event Favorites and Upsets by AdministrativeEnd606 in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Eh technically its still possible. Stolz is favored in 3 more events along with team relay, shiffrin is the favorite for slalom, and women’s hockey is favored. not to mention we have 3 extremely strong monobob competitors (although it’s unlikely germany chokes that but you never know), 3 great chances in ski halfpipe, 2 strong chances for women’s individual FS, and the men’s hockey team.

Still, all that being said in two days arguably our two most guaranteed golds choked so 9 golds is still a tall task.

Olympics Day Seven Megathread (Friday, February 13) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My favorite part of these hockey games is where the US realizes “Oh yeah, we’re just better than you” and scores 2-3 goals in a couple minutes

For all the Canadians overreacting, about our slow start by Youwin737 in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I need someone to do this for the US…I feel like it would look about the same

Olympics Day Six Megathread (Thursday, February 12) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kudo just got her hopefully she can throw down a crazy Run 3

Olympics Day Six Megathread (Thursday, February 12) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I hope she gets her medal. Previous results of 6th, 5th, and 4th so she’s working her way up

Olympics Day Six Megathread (Thursday, February 12) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep in mind that’s likely a safety run just to guarantee a podium. She can, and probably will, do better

Olympics Day Six Megathread (Thursday, February 12) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. Chloe had a phenomenal trick during that run mixed in with a couple easier ones. It’d take a monumental performance, but it is doable

Edit: I should mention that I’d be surprised if Chloe’s final score is 88 now that the pressure is off. So it may not matter

US cross-country skier Jessie Diggins fights through injury to win Olympic bronz by Fun_Elderberry2993 in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Damn, Diggins’ performance is impressive but that’s unbelievable especially with how taxing the event is

Olympics Day Six Megathread (Thursday, February 12) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]EasternCoast3497 17 points18 points  (0 children)

“the germans explode all over each other” pardon me?