Simon placed first in the semifinals!
https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/results/rowing/men-s-single-sculls/sfnl--------
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He’s got some stiff competition coming up from the rowers in the other group. The final will be thrilling to watch, with these top rowers all together in the same race 
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German favourite Ollie Zeidler wanted to send a message in the other semifinal, rowing an Olympic record to win. It will be a nerve wrecking final Saturday morning. Simon thinks he can win. It’ll be close. Go Simon!
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I’ve watched a bit of Gymnastics 
So envious of their capabilities 
I usually watch Boxing 
but not this time because of the controversy
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I saw that. The challenge has definitely been offered. Simon rowed strong though and he is no slouch. I think the final will be a thrill to watch 
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I wouldn’t mind just being in Tahiti. Period. Ever. Anytime. 
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And, his childhood story is crazy.
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That is wild! Talk about working through adversity 
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There have been some upsets in Olympic Surfing 
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Kimia Yousofi - that’s a name to remember 
What a courageous choice
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I love watching fencing, swimming, beach volleyball, handball and the longbow competitions. And I’ll surely watch the rowing match tomorrow morning as well. Olympic games are such happy times
The German commentator on the equestrian races was hilarious. It’s such fun to learn more about some niche sport.
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It took me 6 days to realize all Olympic sports are streamed live on HBOMax 
. Now I do know all I do when at home is watch 
. Just saw Canada narrowly beat Spain in basketball. Canada has a good team, too bad they lack a top big man.
In Dutch Olympic news, the team added another two golds today, one in rowing (where else) and one in sailing, despite a crazy ending to the medal race, where the Dutch ladies missed the official finish line at first. Instead of wining the last race they finished third, which was just enough for the gold medal.
And of course tomorrow morning Simon will row his final in the single skulls. As well as Karolien Florijn in the ladies race. Gogogo!!! 
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One of my favourite Olympic sports and one for the history books tonight: Teddy Riner wins a third gold medal in five Olympic Games in front of his home crowd, scoring Ippon against the world champion. Legend.
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Right!
The USA has the top tier team in basketball but the sport was actually invented by a Canadian My mother lives a few minutes’ drive from his hometown!
Netherlands had a strong swim in the women’s 200 m breaststroke - I saw Tes Schouten’s race and her performance was excellent 
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South Korea is rocking the archery range this year
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Cheering for Simon van Dorp coming up in Men’s Single Sculls A Final. He’s won his three races so far!
Mostly my home pics of those races.
Heat July 27, 1st Place
Fastest time of all 33 rowers
Quarter Final July 30, 1st Place
Not the final score in pic
Semi Final August 01 1st Place.
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My fingers are crossed for Ollie Zeidler. (Sorry Menno, Alisa 
) It’s gonna be an exciting race.
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Congrats to Ollie. The best by a mile. Simon tried to go with him which cost him silver in the end. At least he got a medal.
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I think Simon did marvellous. Congratulations also, hope you get a chance to touch the bronze medal at some point 
. You must be so proud! Zeidler rowed like a machine, he was deep in the zone. It’s the first gold for Germany in over 30 years I think.
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