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That's a brilliant way to put it actually - a team of specialists that were in the same style and it resulted in something unbelievable. It can't be underestimated how important it is to get players who fit a system. That's partly why when people compare teams player for player in position it's...

Swimming and athletics has been exceptional. Liked the climbing, handball, volleyball I watched too. I watched a couple of other bits and bobs but swimming and athletics dominate the entire two weeks, in morning and evening at least.

This is daft. The Americans must have better gear than everyone else. They smashed everyone ffs. I know they were the faves but still. Lieke Klaver, Femke Bol, Amber Anning, Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, Gabi Thomas...what a sixsome that would be o_O

true. Back from the errand in time for the women's relay. I saw Kerr winning on the TV in the Chinese takeaway place (for my elderly neighbour). Lol everyone is watching. Thankfully the Chinese place is only 2 mins walk.

Another gold for the Americans, getting silly now. Tebogo nearly chased down benjamin.

Yeah British commentators said they got wrong info. Then started talking about it being the right thing to do and it being a little disappointing in the spirit of competition that the two guys in 2021 shared (though they understood why they did).

McEwen isn't gonna clear this height. Can Kerr?

They refused to share gold, unlike Barshim and Tamberi three years ago.

Also have to run a quick errand for neighbour at 8.10 pm UK time. Hope I don't miss the second relay

I think McEwen would have had silver no? For clearing with a later jump? Might be totally wrong. If right I don't see the benefit to Kerr.

Yeah I said that too. More players can build a career based on fitness and athleticism now. Plenty aren't actually that good at football, relative to players from the past. The game is more tactical now so it becomes more mechanical as you say. I like both tactical football and magical football...

What jumps by McEwen and Kerr. This is shaping up amazing.

No opinion myself as I said as I haven't watched him. But speaking more widely, it is definitely possible to enjoy watching players who are entertaining even if they're not great players or good enough for the top level. I have seen plenty when I watched Rangers and Celtic. Matt O Reilly will...

Kipyegon far too good in women's 1500m. British girls finishing 3rd and 5th, well done. The blondes in 2nd and 3rd are stunners.

Fair enough, thanks for the info on him. On Xavi, that speaks to what I always used to say about football: it is a game of synergies and specialists - players being the best at what they do and other team-mates being the best, and that totals into a brilliant team. I don't believe football is...

High jump shaping into a good competition.

Norwegian Cristiano Ronaldo cruises the 5000m with a great kick in the last lap.

Yeah would take them by surprise. How hard is a volleyball btw? I remember punching it at school and feeling like I was gonna break my fingers. These pros must be taught the best way to smash it without hurting themselves.

Exactly my point too. She'd destroy 99 percent of the world's men (maybe more) but she'd easily lose to the top 1000 male tennis players in the world for certain.

Fair enough mate. I agree with your general points about how to rate players, watching them and giving an opinion and debating with others. I can't talk about Puig though - I am not a Barca fan (though I like them) and haven't really watched him play. I wouldn't be able to give a good opinion...