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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2019 23:01:45 GMT
If I had to participate in the Olympics, my event would be bobsledding. I'm pretty sure I can push the sled and then hop in quickly enough. I couldn't be a driver though as I'd likely crash.
If you had to participate in one event in the Olympics, what would it be and why?
In case you are stumped, here's a list of sports:
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Post by Deleted on Sept 25, 2019 23:10:19 GMT
Shooting. Probably skeet.
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Post by ntsf on Sept 25, 2019 23:12:33 GMT
super g -ski race.. I like to go fast. or giant slalom or slalom.. I once got to race with a whole group of women (ski patrolers, amateur ski racers, instructors) and two olympic racers. I had not skied for 4 yrs --I beat everyone except the olympic racers...
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Post by mom on Sept 25, 2019 23:14:26 GMT
Curling - because I am not super coordinated and not a bunch of people know about curling so the chances of me qualifying to make the team would be better.
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Post by eastcoastpea on Sept 25, 2019 23:24:57 GMT
Handball
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Post by kelly8875 on Sept 25, 2019 23:33:57 GMT
Gymnastics. It’s always been my favorite to watch and follow year round.
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Post by lisae on Sept 25, 2019 23:35:56 GMT
Can I carry a flag in the opening ceremonies? That is seriously the best I can do in athletics. Tennis, volleyball and ping pong are really the only sports I even know how to play and I'm pretty bad.
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Post by my3freaks on Sept 25, 2019 23:43:50 GMT
If we're pretending I hadn't had 2 back surgeries and still daily pain, AND was in good shape, then softball or baseball. If we're going to pretend those things AND that I had sudden skating talent, then figure skating or hockey.  |
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Post by stittsygirl on Sept 26, 2019 0:14:47 GMT
Curling - because I am not super coordinated and not a bunch of people know about curling so the chances of me qualifying to make the team would be better. I was going to say curling too. I love watching it and think it would be fun  . |
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Post by hop2 on Sept 26, 2019 0:18:33 GMT
Sailing
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Post by elaine on Sept 26, 2019 0:20:49 GMT
Equestrian events. Stadium jumping and maybe dressage (but I’m not very good at dressage).
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Post by Kerri W on Sept 26, 2019 0:24:56 GMT
Oh elaine just gave me hope! I am the *least* athletic person on the entire planet. Truly. I was thinking, I can't even pretend to be an Olympian. Duh...I grew up with horses and showed for 20ish years. I could totally rock the Equestrian events. I'm in! |
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Post by sharlag on Sept 26, 2019 0:30:10 GMT
The one where they wave around a long ribbon.
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Post by jackietex on Sept 26, 2019 1:15:16 GMT
Definitely gymnastics. I was the perfect age to see Olga Korbut in the Olympics (on television). I was short, relatively muscular, and flexible, but never took a class since we lived overseas.
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Post by refugeepea on Sept 26, 2019 1:21:11 GMT
Curling - because I am not super coordinated and not a bunch of people know about curling so the chances of me qualifying to make the team would be better. That was my first thought before responding. You also don't need to be in that great of shape and you have the possibility of competing multiple times unlike sports like gymnastics. |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Sept 26, 2019 1:27:19 GMT
Softball. I was a heck of a hitter in my heyday.
But fantasy? Beach volleyball. Those girls always have a six pack. I would love to have a six pack.
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Post by wiipii2 on Sept 26, 2019 1:38:35 GMT
I'm another one who'd want to carry the flag!
But also curling because yelling "hurry, hard" on TV for all the world to hear would be hilarious!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2019 1:44:08 GMT
I"ll be in the opening ceremonies with lisae I could also excel (maybe) as a spectator. If I HAD to participate.... |
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Post by samantha25 on Sept 26, 2019 1:46:06 GMT
We visited Lake Placid several years ago in the summer and watched the skiers high-jump/flip practice (not quite sure of the official event). Quite a feat to watch them land in a pool of water vs. on the ground during the winter sports. I would say that I would not want to be a ski jumper.
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Post by peano on Sept 26, 2019 1:47:13 GMT
Tennis. Because I was a decent amateur player before I was sidelined with injuries.
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Post by samantha25 on Sept 26, 2019 2:17:10 GMT
Softball. I was a heck of a hitter in my heyday. But fantasy? Beach volleyball. Those girls always have a six pack. I would love to have a six pack. Where was your go-to point to hit? My dad always said to aim right between short stop and third base and/or over the short-stop's head and run straight and as fast as you can to first base. Don't look to see where the ball went-just run. I was never a good hitter, unfortunately..but always remembered his advice. |
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Post by Why on Sept 26, 2019 7:40:49 GMT
I didn't see anything on that list that included a couch, a bed or sleeping.
I might make it as a spectator if I didn't fall asleep from boredom. I have no interest in any sports at all.
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Post by disneypal on Sept 26, 2019 10:15:50 GMT
Gymnastics - I was actually pretty good at it in high school
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Post by peasapie on Sept 26, 2019 10:57:06 GMT
Archery. I’ve always loved bow shooting. I ride horses, so possibly jumping. Rhythmic gymnastics is the one with the ribbon. I’ll save that for the pea couch potatoes  |
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 26, 2019 10:57:51 GMT
For a skill I actually have -- swimming. Butterfly specifically. Of course I'd need to be 40 years younger and a lot better.
For a skill I don't have -- that winter sport where you cross country ski and stop to shoot things. Of course I'd have to learn the name of the sport to start.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Sept 26, 2019 11:05:25 GMT
Softball. I was a heck of a hitter in my heyday. But fantasy? Beach volleyball. Those girls always have a six pack. I would love to have a six pack. Where was your go-to point to hit? My dad always said to aim right between short stop and third base and/or over the short-stop's head and run straight and as fast as you can to first base. Don't look to see where the ball went-just run. I was never a good hitter, unfortunately..but always remembered his advice. My first time at bat, I'd usually aim for the center fielder because 95% of the time, they underestimated my power and I could put it right over their head. Being right handed, though the safest and easiest place to aim is for the short stop second base pocket. But it all depends on how many runners you have on base too. If you have a runner on 1st, then you aim for third. |
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Post by elaine on Sept 26, 2019 12:27:38 GMT
Where was your go-to point to hit? My dad always said to aim right between short stop and third base and/or over the short-stop's head and run straight and as fast as you can to first base. Don't look to see where the ball went-just run. I was never a good hitter, unfortunately..but always remembered his advice. My first time at bat, I'd usually aim for the center fielder because 95% of the time, they underestimated my power and I could put it right over their head. Being right handed, though the safest and easiest place to aim is for the short stop second base pocket. But it all depends on how many runners you have on base too. If you have a runner on 1st, then you aim for third.  My only goal is actually making contact with the ball. I am in awe of people who can actually aim where it is going to go. |
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Sept 26, 2019 12:36:18 GMT
I think I’d go with track and field events. Mostly shorter, faster runs and relay events.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Sept 26, 2019 12:36:30 GMT
I think I’d go with track and field events. Mostly shorter, faster runs and relay events.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Sept 26, 2019 12:36:50 GMT
I think I’d go with track and field events. Mostly shorter, faster runs and relay events.
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