stp 536 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 I believe synchronized circle jerk would be an awesome addition to the games :o We already have greco wrestling. Its close enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stp 536 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 synchronized swimming has to be the stupidest thing i've seen thus far, the fact that this is an olympic sport infuriates me It's either this or cheer leading becomes an Olympic sport. At least with the swimming part, it employees a lifeguard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smedley 467 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 We already have greco wrestling. Its close enough. Greco has been pretty action packed thus far. Much more exciting than the dry humping that takes place at the NCAAs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rd149 40 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 ANY AND ALL SPORTS THAT THE SPORTS BEST PLAYERS CHOOSE NOT TO PARTICIPATE SHOULD BE ELIMINATED FROM THE GREATEST SPORTING EVENT IN THE WORLD!!! 1 WreslingSuperior reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newyorkwrestler 258 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 We already have greco wrestling. Its close enough. Greco is better than folkstyle 1 WreslingSuperior reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinnum 756 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Synchro is a legit sport. It is no different than gymnastics or diving. If anyone wants to see some good looks inside the sport, I suggest you check out these documentaries: - Synchronized Swimming: The Pursuit of Excellence - Sync or Swim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newyorkwrestler 258 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 it is not a legit sport. It may be a legit dance routine but is no sport. just because it happens in a pool and not a wood floor doesn't mean its a sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OKnowwhut 59 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 How many lives have been saved by synchronized swimming? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimpeltf 1,129 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 How many lives have been saved by synchronized swimming? Generally, 8 at once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KTG119 816 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 I have a question about that other synchronized sport, synch diving. Was it even really a wide spread competitive sport before it got added to the Olympics? I think it was fairly recent, 1996 or later maybe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWrestling 304 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Greco has been pretty action packed thus far. Much more exciting than the dry humping that takes place at the NCAAs. How many takedowns did you see today? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMardigain 1,163 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) I have a question about that other synchronized sport, synch diving. Was it even really a wide spread competitive sport before it got added to the Olympics? I think it was fairly recent, 1996 or later maybe.. Heck most of the time two top divers just agree to pair up right before the trials and give the event a try as another chance to medal. I've seen both a interview and a athlete spotlight video in which that's how two of the synchro teams were formed. Any sport where someone can just team up on a whim and have a shot at a medal shouldn't be in the Olympics. The only reason they even have it is to highlight more diving events since it's a TV draw. Edited August 14, 2016 by MadMardigain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smedley 467 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 How many takedowns did you see today? Didn't keep count. There was a plethora of 4pt throws. This is about 75% of the action at the NCAAs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinnum 756 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 it is not a legit sport. It may be a legit dance routine but is no sport. just because it happens in a pool and not a wood floor doesn't mean its a sport. sport spôrt/ noun 1. an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Syncro is very challenging. They are athletes. 1 Smedley reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWrestling 304 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Didn't keep count. There was a plethora of 4pt throws. This is about 75% of the action at the NCAAs And the vast majority of them were from par tierre. No takedowns= boring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smedley 467 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) And the vast majority of them were from par tierre. No takedowns= boring. So what. Rather see someone get pitched from parterre than getting a reach around from someone acting like they are trying to do a cradle. Edited August 14, 2016 by Smedley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildTurkey44 321 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Where are you from Smedley? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smedley 467 Report post Posted August 14, 2016 Where are you from Smedley? I am from the US. Don't get me wrong, I like NCAA wrestling, but IMO it does not compare to freestyle and greco. I also would like to see the US wrestlers do well, but I firmly believe that since 1996 we have sucked overall as a nation and I keep my expectations very low when it comes to overall medal count. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildTurkey44 321 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 Where at in the US? Just curious. Your parents are American born aswell? Iowa City, Iowa here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smedley 467 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 Where at in the US? Just curious. Your parents are American born aswell? Iowa City, Iowa here. Born and raised in Michigan. I live in the DC area now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newyorkwrestler 258 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 Syncro is very challenging. They are athletes. nope. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoNotQuietly 792 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 I would like to see a tournament which was freestyle in neutral, and greco in par-terre. It seems like it would be the most exciting aspects of the sport as a whole; takedowns and big lift throws. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoNotQuietly 792 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 sport spôrt/ noun 1. an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment. Syncro is very challenging. They are athletes. My personal definition of a sport is a dynamic (can't be stationary) physical activity in which your opponent(s) can directly stop you from scoring, and the athlete is primarily performing work (i.e. not a horse, car, boat, etc.) I call anything where you compete indirectly, via a judge or timer, a competition Not assigning a value judgement to either, but I find it useful to distinguish things Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pinnum 756 Report post Posted August 15, 2016 My personal definition of a sport is a dynamic (can't be stationary) physical activity in which your opponent(s) can directly stop you from scoring, and the athlete is primarily performing work (i.e. not a horse, car, boat, etc.) I call anything where you compete indirectly, via a judge or timer, a competition Not assigning a value judgement to either, but I find it useful to distinguish things By that definition, lawn bowling, croquet, shuffle board, and curling are sports. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
