Winter Olympics 2026 Thread

[eric_erosfan]

This Slopestyle event is insane.

 

[jomar]

I'm watching the luge - they have the drone at the top section - is that on a line or is that just set to repeat the same trek via GPS or something?

Yeah, I’m saw that as well. GPS programming would be my guess. Pretty cool.

 

[nowisthetime]

The Japanese dude had a lot of rhythm with that Stevie Wonder sample.

 

[eric_erosfan]

Im going to predict a big downturn in medals for the United States from previous winter games. Especially in judged competitions. The goodwill of the country always counts when it is a toss up between two competitors.

 

[Lazaran]

Im going to predict a big downturn in medals for the United States from previous winter games. Especially in judged competitions. The goodwill of the country always counts when it is a toss up between two competitors.

And then there’s the extra motivation for the other countries’ athletes to crush the U.S.

If ever there was “bulletin board material”…



We. Told. Them. So.

 

[Lazaran]

Jessie Diggens had a minor crash in her first event, and didn’t medal. That kinda sucked.

She has more opportunities coming up.

 

[ll74]

Im going to predict a big downturn in medals for the United States from previous winter games. Especially in judged competitions. The goodwill of the country always counts when it is a toss up between two competitors.

That's ridiculous.

 

[Wilson23]

I remember when Lehmann Brothers went bankrupt, and Stephen Colbert jumped in to get his viewers, the "Colbert Nation," to crowdfund the U.S. Olympic Speed Skating Team, which Lehmann had previously sponsored.

I wonder who sponsors them now?

 

[Lazaran]

 

[ll74]

Please provide a single event where a."close competition" was decided by the "goodwill of the country"?

 

[Lazaran]

"Some people" do NOT know the history of the Olympics (etc) and the scandals in judged competitions.



"Some people"

 

[ll74]

"Some people" do NOT know the history of the Olympics (etc) and the scandals in judged competitions.



"Some people"

So you won't provide a single event decided based on "goodwill of the country" and it's my fault.

Got it.

 

[Lazaran]

"Some people" do NOT understand how precedence and possibility come into play when discussing judged competitions and the POTENTIAL for scoring "anomalies" due to geopolitical good will / ill will (etc).



"Some people"



We. Told. Them. So.

 

[ll74]

"Some people" do NOT understand how precedence and possibility come into play when discussing judged competitions and the POTENTIAL for scoring "anomalies" due to geopolitical good will / ill will (etc).



"Some people"



We. Told. Them. So.

So you won't provide a single event decided based on "goodwill of the country" and it's my fault.

Got it.

 

[Lazaran]

Search Assist

Judges at the Olympics have faced accusations of bias, particularly in figure skating, where political affiliations can influence scoring. Research has shown that judges may favor athletes from their own countries, reflecting a form of geopolitical bias that has persisted over the years.
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Overview of Scoring Scandals in the Olympics​

Scoring scandals at the Olympics often involve judges making controversial decisions that can be influenced by geopolitical factors. These incidents raise questions about fairness and integrity in sports.

Historical Context​

Political Bias in Judging​

• Research indicates that judges may exhibit "patriotic" bias, favoring athletes from their own countries.
• During the Cold War, judges from opposing political alliances showed negative bias against competitors from rival nations.
• This bias has persisted, with judges scoring home country athletes higher than those from other nations.

Notable Scandals​

• 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics: The figure skating scandal, known as "Skategate," involved Canadian pair Jamie Salé and David Pelletier initially receiving silver while the Russian pair won gold. This led to both pairs being awarded gold medals after allegations of biased judging surfaced.
• 1988 Seoul Olympics: American boxer Roy Jones Jr. was denied a gold medal due to a controversial decision against a South Korean opponent, sparking outrage and claims of bias.

Impact of Scandals​

• These controversies can alter athletes' careers and affect international relations.
• They highlight the need for reforms in judging practices to ensure transparency and fairness.
• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has acknowledged the importance of improving judging standards to maintain the integrity of the Games.

Conclusion​

Scoring scandals in the Olympics often reflect deeper geopolitical tensions and biases. Addressing these issues is crucial for the future credibility of the Olympic Games.

 

[ll74]

Search Assist

Judges at the Olympics have faced accusations of bias, particularly in figure skating, where political affiliations can influence scoring. Research has shown that judges may favor athletes from their own countries, reflecting a form of geopolitical bias that has persisted over the years.
https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/ip3/www.ucdavis.edu.ico UC Davishttps://external-content.duckduckgo.com/ip3/listverse.com.ico Listverse

Overview of Scoring Scandals in the Olympics​

Scoring scandals at the Olympics often involve judges making controversial decisions that can be influenced by geopolitical factors. These incidents raise questions about fairness and integrity in sports.

Historical Context​

Political Bias in Judging​

• Research indicates that judges may exhibit "patriotic" bias, favoring athletes from their own countries.
• During the Cold War, judges from opposing political alliances showed negative bias against competitors from rival nations.
• This bias has persisted, with judges scoring home country athletes higher than those from other nations.

Notable Scandals​

• 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics: The figure skating scandal, known as "Skategate," involved Canadian pair Jamie Salé and David Pelletier initially receiving silver while the Russian pair won gold. This led to both pairs being awarded gold medals after allegations of biased judging surfaced.
• 1988 Seoul Olympics: American boxer Roy Jones Jr. was denied a gold medal due to a controversial decision against a South Korean opponent, sparking outrage and claims of bias.

Impact of Scandals​

• These controversies can alter athletes' careers and affect international relations.
• They highlight the need for reforms in judging practices to ensure transparency and fairness.
• The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has acknowledged the importance of improving judging standards to maintain the integrity of the Games.

Conclusion​

Scoring scandals in the Olympics often reflect deeper geopolitical tensions and biases. Addressing these issues is crucial for the future credibility of the Olympic Games.

So two events where bias of judges affected the outcome, one of which was overturned.

Got it.

And your expectation here is that current bias against the United States will impact medal counts in a noticeable way.

So again, the word I used, which is appropriate, even with your attempt to cover up for your stupidity,is ridiculous.


You truly over played your hand and failed to.follow through

 

[Lazaran]

Reading comprehension and critical "thinking" is difficult for "some people"…



There were MOAR than “two” instances, but the cite I provided just highlighted two of the MOAR infamous / egregious examples.



Hope that ^ helps.



"Some people"



We. Told. Them. So.

 

[ll74]

Reading comprehension and critical "thinking" is difficult for "some people"…



There were MOAR than “two” instances, but the cite I provided just highlighted two of the MOAR infamous / egregious examples.



Hope that ^ helps.



"Some people"



We. Told. Them. So.

Of course there was.
And I'm sure the medal count will be dramatically less because of the."lack of goodwill"

You guys are smart and not at all full of shit