Olympics Paris 2024 (1 Viewer)

[Madmarsha]

Eric Holt made for a good, though brief, underdog story in these trials.

He’s a 29 year old runner who is unsponsored (so self-funded), who dedicated himself to living out his dream of making the Olympics. He made it out of the first round in the 1500 m but came up short in the semifinals.

Olympic track hopeful Eric Holt quits job, moves in with parents to focus on making Paris Games

Middle-distance runner Eric Holt quit his full-time job and moved back in with his parents. He trains in any pair of running shoes he happens to get for free.

apnews.com

Journeyman Runner Eric Holt Gets a Shoe Deal, Finally!

The 29-year-old middle-distance star signs with Puma.

www.runnersworld.com

 

[DavidM]

Journeyman Runner Eric Holt Gets a Shoe Deal, Finally!

The 29-year-old middle-distance star signs with Puma.

www.runnersworld.com

That's awesome news!

No matter what else happens, he's an inspiration in the way he's bet on himself and he's proven he belongs out there.

 

[nolaspe]

This is pretty cool...

 

[Madmarsha]

Boy, it's good there were more Olympic trials on last night. There wasn't anything else on last night that was of interest, right?

 

[Grumpy Old Manatee]

Guessing you’re referring to the NHL awards?

Props to Connor Hellebuyck on nabbing the Vezina.

 

[Madmarsha]

Guessing you’re referring to the NHL awards?

Props to Connor Hellebuyck on nabbing the Vezina.

Yes, that was riveting.

 

[Bill]

Boy, it's good there were more Olympic trials on last night. There wasn't anything else on last night that was of interest, right?

Yeah I watched the trials as well. And I was surprised to see how many mistakes were made in all the routines. Are the trials usually this sloppy?

 

[Madmarsha]

Eric Holt Advances in 800-Meter Olympic Trials

www.wicz.com

 

[Madmarsha]

Yeah I watched the trials as well. And I was surprised to see how many mistakes were made in all the routines. Are the trials usually this sloppy?

Gymnastics? The men's national championships were equally sloppy. I am not holding my breath for too many men's medals.

 

[Madmarsha]

Dang, 3 of our top women have had gymnastic injuries.

ETA: 4

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Dang, 3 of our top women have had gymnastic injuries.

ETA: 4

This (female) color commentator is a kiss of death
Every time she’s commented on a particular skill (she really sticks her landings) the gymnast wobbles

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Simone’s opening pass on floor is just nuts

 

[Optimus Prime]

How big a difference does the lane make in track and swimming?

Would Noah Lyles and Katie Ledecky win their races just as easily with the same times no matter which lane they were in?

 

[Sailorsaint]

This (female) color commentator is a kiss of death
Every time she’s commented on a particular skill (she really sticks her landings) the gymnast wobbles

Kinda like talking up the kicker just before a FG.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]