Non-Hockey 2026 Olympic thread

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Re: Non-Hockey 2026 Olympic thread

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Apparently she was among the top skiiers in time trials before the race, but yeah wow what a way to go out.

Just watched this GDHTMB's favourite speed skater win gold and set an Olympic Record in womens' 1000m.
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The Wranå kids made it to the final by beating Britain in the semifinal. The Swedish commentators kept referring to the Brits as Scotland, which I guess is what they are at all tournaments except the Olympics. :lol:

I didn’t really know who these people were, but turns out Rasmus Wranå is a member of Team Edin and his sister Isabella is the skipper of her own team, that has beaten Team Hasselborg for the Swedish world championship slot this spring. It’s Team Hasselborg that represents us at the Olympics though.

This is Isabella Wranå’s first Olympics and she and her brother have already secured a medal.
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Another speed skating medal.

Silver in short track mixed.
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donlever wrote: Tue Feb 10, 2026 4:58 am Another speed skating medal.

Silver in short track mixed.
Are you one of those weird people that gets up 4:00 AM, eats a healthy breakfast and then goes on a 5 km run, all before 5:00?

I can see you doing that :D .
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Up at 430.

Check emails from overnight and back east.

Drink 8 oz water.

30 minute hybrid body weight/yoga/stretch/tai chi workout.

10 minute spin.

Shower dress

Coffee.

Light breakfast.

Work, whatever that looks like on any given day.
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