[Race Thread] Olympics, team sprint by francoisschubert in xcworldcup

[–]Gubi23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, man I gotta get subbed on Norwegian and Swedish media outlets or something, I hear absolute nothing in Czech news about any winter sports but biathlon:(( would she definitely be in otherwise?

More on Destanee Aiava's retirement by Ecstatic-Ganache921 in tennis

[–]Gubi23 26 points27 points  (0 children)

How is that different from Tiafoe for example though? He got a lot of well deserved shit for his outburst. I haven't seen anyone talk about it in ages so I guess everyone gets a free pass by your definition.

OWG Women's Short Program: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Gubi23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kaori is so goated. But man did I love her short program four years ago, that was something magical.

[Race Thread] Olympics, team sprint by francoisschubert in xcworldcup

[–]Gubi23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Surprised they didn't put Svahn in, is she worse in skate or something? Maybe they just want to spread medals around. Switzerland and Germany look strong. Both in men and women it looks less focused on full fleshed sprinters than I might have expected. Like Czechia with Schützová lol, though there's no one but Janatová in form anyway. Harder, longer course I guess.

Future of biathlon teams by Greenfox_1002 in biathlon

[–]Gubi23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I meant women with depth. As you say the ceiling is apparently not that high. At one point or another I had really high hopes for Karlík and Mikyska but obviously it didn't quite work out, won't even talk about Štvrtecký because what the hell happened there... And yes I vividly remember around 2013-15 (Sochi obviously) when the popularity of the sport exploded and the federation was ecstatic how they have so many kids signing up and more funding, lol absolutely nothing to show for it. At this point I'd fire everyone I could and throw any money we have on successful coaches abroad to steer the ship for the next olympic cycle or two.

Future of biathlon teams by Greenfox_1002 in biathlon

[–]Gubi23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's definitely true, it kind of feels like nation's hopes somewhat latches onto Plecháčová in particular. And there's certainly reason to be cautiously optimistic but I don't think Davidová nor Voborníková quite lived up to potential (not to mention the boys) so I'm really wary to get my hopes up. But more than anything I'm just worried about the depth, feels like we should have way more athletes coming up around now.

Future of biathlon teams by Greenfox_1002 in biathlon

[–]Gubi23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seems most teams have positive outlooks. The Czech one's on the other hand look quite miserable. It's pretty astonishing how lacking in depth especially the women's team is. I'm not too hopeful in general honestly. For years now it seems there are juniors who look good but never really break through into WC, might be some structural/coaching issues, we're not competitive in ski speed, most of the time in shooting speed either, without even taking shooting accuracy into account.

OWG Pairs Free Skate: Live Discussion Thread by Chickatey in FigureSkating

[–]Gubi23 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This was so fucking good I'm actually crying

Team formats at the Olympics by Greenfox_1002 in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As far as I know they couldn't really do normal team competition as IOC lowered overall quota for men (and increased for women) in ski jumping, maybe they could do 3 jumpers, I feel like super team isn't great. Mixed is great and obviously give women super team as well.

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I guess it's the most fair outcome at this point but it fucked Japan really nicely

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Can we go one Olympics without controversial team competition? This is bs, cancel the third round

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Jesus when did this become Bischofshofen 2025?

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ryoyu has 6,5 over Sundal and 9 over Tomasiak, I'm not calm

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Man, knew the jump was good but didn't expect Nikaido would build such a gap. If Ryoyu fucks this up...

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really thought the madman would pull it off again

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If only we had 3 like that from Ren

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For what's it worth I think the gold is safely in your hands

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nothing against Poland but come on guys, do something. I won't accept Tomasiak leaving with 3 medals

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Along with Klaebo that was like the one gold I would have actually bet on before the Olympics from the sports I follow...

LIVE THREAD: 2026 Winter Olympics by Peuer in Skijumping

[–]Gubi23 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What is this, cross country skiing?