The Summer Games of the XXXII Olympiad

[neverlandsky]

I was excited. Unfortunately due to athletes who were forced quit I'm not watching. Especially upset with the treatment of Paralympics and those athletes.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I love how the USA and Canada are in the Olympics and Gold Cup at the same time.

 

[JimMIA]

No matter the sport, if Americans are in it, we are sure to be the loudest and most patriotic fans in the world. We love winners period.

I expect a rather subdued response from Americans in the stands.

 

[Ariel484]

Diving I like to watch but synchronized stresses me out even though I watch it anyways.

Synchro I’m okay with, but certain dives on the 10m platform REALLY stress me out! That event seems terrifying to me.

 

[Buzz Rules]

I expect a rather subdued response from Americans in the stands.

In the Gold Cup we can be loud and proud though (game is on FS1 Sunday at 9:30pm ET).

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

There won't be any spectators in the stands and international fans were not allowed already back in March so I'm not thinking you'll have a huge amount of noise necessarily. That said watch parties exist.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Synchro I’m okay with, but certain dives on the 10m platform REALLY stress me out! That event seems terrifying to me.

Oh totally! I saw a news article today showing a picture of divers at the top of a 10 meter board and yes it's crazy high. It was outdoors so a different perspective when you can see buildings behind it for spatial perspective.

 

[Buzz Rules]

There won't be any spectators in the stands and international fans were not allowed already back in March so I'm not thinking you'll have a huge amount of noise necessarily. That said watch parties exist.

That’s what I meant.

 

[Ariel484]

Oh totally! I saw a news article today showing a picture of divers at the top of a 10 meter board and yes it's crazy high. It was outdoors so a different perspective when you can see buildings behind it for spatial perspective.

Arrrg just thinking about being up that high makes my stomach turn!

 

[boop0524]

Summer Olympics are my absolute favorite!! I could take or leave the winter games, but summer is my jam. Go USA!!!

 

[ronandannette]

I expect a rather subdued response from Americans in the stands.

There's a commercial running on CBC with the line "...they'll hear us cheering all the way from home."

 

[Jennasis]

Synchro I’m okay with, but certain dives on the 10m platform REALLY stress me out! That event seems terrifying to me.

Oh totally! I saw a news article today showing a picture of divers at the top of a 10 meter board and yes it's crazy high. It was outdoors so a different perspective when you can see buildings behind it for spatial perspective.

Arrrg just thinking about being up that high makes my stomach turn!

Yes. Platform diving is quite scary. Then again...






I'm looking forward to getting a peak at the course for next week. Those people...they cray cray!

 

[disneychrista]

If you get the channel on cable. I believe if you have Peacock, you can watch most of the events.
NBC usually posts highlights on YouTube as well.

That's the thing I don't HAVE cable or subscribe to Peacock. My only TV is what I can stream for free or ad-supported basic Hulu. Oh well. Guess I won't be watching.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Unfortunately due to athletes who were forced quit I'm not watching

Were you talking about ones who have been impacted by covid?

We've got two from our area although one is out (positive and she was an alternate for gymnastics) the other is in isolation (close contact with the positive). I think coverage for the olympics is probably going to focus on these incidents too

 

[Jennasis]

Were you talking about ones who have been impacted by covid?

We've got two from our area although one is out (positive and she was an alternate for gymnastics) the other is in isolation (close contact with the positive).

I think she's referring to the Paralympian who is blind/deaf and was not allowed to have he mother accompany her as her support person, so she dropped out. Her mother serves as her guide, personal care/support person.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Yes. Platform diving is quite scary. Then again...


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I'm looking forward to getting a peak at the course for next week. Those people...they cray cray!

I'll give you that, mad props to both the horses and the riders.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I think she's referring to the Paralympian who is blind/deaf and was not allowed to have he mother accompany her as her support person, so she dropped out. Her mother serves as her guide, personal care/support person.

Oh dang I guess I didn't hear about that

 

[HiStitch626]

That's the thing I don't HAVE cable or subscribe to Peacock. My only TV is what I can stream for free or ad-supported basic Hulu. Oh well. Guess I won't be watching.

This may be more than you want to do, but you might consider a digital indoor antenna. They are inexpensive and will pick up all the local stations in your area.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

That's the thing I don't HAVE cable or subscribe to Peacock. My only TV is what I can stream for free or ad-supported basic Hulu. Oh well. Guess I won't be watching.

I think on Hulu you have to have the Hulu+Live TV plan in order to watch it on there. There are streaming services but you have to have a paid subscription to them as far as I read with exception to Peacock.

The free version (ad-supported) of Peacock won't give you everything but according to an Washington Post article will give you "a daily show in the morning U.S. time, which will include five hours of live coverage, including women’s gymnastics. Later in the day, there will be other shows that include highlights of the day’s biggest events. What you won’t find: live coverage of the Opening Ceremonies or instant, on-demand replays of many events. Peacock’s on-demand coverage of full events will lag by 24 hours or more. (For example, Friday’s Opening Ceremonies will be available to watch on-demand Saturday.)"

So you could do Peacock for free but it'll be a watered down limited way of watching the Olympics but you'd still be able to see some of it (may be more hassle than it's worth but an option to get some content).

 

[disneychrista]

This may be more than you want to do, but you might consider a digital indoor antenna. They are inexpensive and will pick up all the local stations in your area.

I've tried a digital antenna but my area SUCKS for OTA transmission, always has.