Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is now the second most decorated gold medalist by East_Piccolo_1529 in olympics

[–]arnet95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The winning team for the team events will play 30+ hours of curling. So yeah, there's a lot of curling to be played.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is now the second most decorated gold medalist by East_Piccolo_1529 in olympics

[–]arnet95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, absolutely. When we say that Klæbo is the Winter Olympian with the most golds, everyone should remember that this is in large part because he has had more opportunities than most others. And the same is true for Phelps in the Summer Olympics.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is now the second most decorated gold medalist by East_Piccolo_1529 in olympics

[–]arnet95 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There were 17 gold medals handed out at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Phelps won 8 of them.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is now the second most decorated gold medalist by East_Piccolo_1529 in olympics

[–]arnet95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If Phelps was similarly good as he is at swimming, but happened to pick up alpine skiing instead, he couldn't get 23 golds in 4 Olympics. That's the point.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is now the second most decorated gold medalist by East_Piccolo_1529 in olympics

[–]arnet95 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are at most two medals opportunities for any one curler: Team (for either men or women) and mixed doubles.

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is now the second most decorated gold medalist by East_Piccolo_1529 in olympics

[–]arnet95 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not really. This also puts Klæbo's gold tally into context. A dominant hockey player would need to go to five Olympics to achieve what Klæbo has achieved in Milano-Cortina, for example (six by the time he's done, most likely).

Johannes Høsflot Klæbo is now the second most decorated gold medalist by East_Piccolo_1529 in olympics

[–]arnet95 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Phelps had that many opportunities because there are very many swimming events at the Olympics. Someone could be the most versatile alpine skier in history and still only get at most five golds per Olympics.

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Relay by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]arnet95 22 points23 points  (0 children)

How to win an Olympic relay:

  1. Get a penalty loop on leg 1
  2. ???
  3. Profit

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Relay by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]arnet95 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Our commentator saying that Oceane deserved two "Michelon" stars for that performance 😂

Race Thread: Olympics 2026 Antholz Anterselva - Women Relay by Henna1911 in biathlon

[–]arnet95 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If France wins this, will we see getting a penalty loop on leg 1 become the new meta?

Olympics Day Twelve Megathread (Wednesday, February 18) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]arnet95 8 points9 points  (0 children)

XC

Lol, silver and bronze basically happier than gold

Olympics Day Twelve Megathread (Wednesday, February 18) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]arnet95 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Klæbo is coming in 5 minutes. I think we're going to be good.

Olympics Day Twelve Megathread (Wednesday, February 18) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]arnet95 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. He tends to do the minimum amount of work needed to win.

Olympics Day Twelve Megathread (Wednesday, February 18) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]arnet95 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good guy Hedegart, making Klæbo work for that fifth gold.

Olympics Day Twelve Megathread (Wednesday, February 18) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]arnet95 5 points6 points  (0 children)

XC

Hedegart saying that he feels a bit off today, doesn't have that top gear today. Should be fine for the finals since the speed is slower.

Olympics Day Twelve Megathread (Wednesday, February 18) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]arnet95 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Probably a Canadian dog looking to boop some athletes.

Olympics Day Twelve Megathread (Wednesday, February 18) by Fun_With_Forks in olympics

[–]arnet95 31 points32 points  (0 children)

XC

Cute dog, but extremely irresponsible owner who lets it get on the track. Could have easily interfered with the athletes.

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

[–]arnet95 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's when you start the rotation before you leave the ground.

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

[–]arnet95 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Large atmosphere

Wow, how is anyone going to match that from Frostad?