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kag

(4,079 posts) Sat Aug 6, 2016, 01:35 PM Aug 2016

It figures...

I certainly do not want to diminish her accomplishments. Ginny Thrasher is obviously quite talented and dedicated, and I offer her my sincerest congratulations for receiving the first gold medal of the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Having said that...

It just figures that the first gold medal of the games would be awarded to an AMERICAN for how well they SHOOT a GUN.

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It figures... (Original Post) kag Aug 2016 OP

I didn't even know there was such an event as mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2016 #1

When does the actual athletic stuff start? Gidney N Cloyd Aug 2016 #2

mahatmakanejeeves

(57,434 posts)

1. I didn't even know there was such an event as

Reply to kag (Original post)

Sat Aug 6, 2016, 01:38 PM

Aug 2016

ten-meter air rifle.

Local girl. Woman. I don't know; how old is she?

Now I'm in trouble.

I'd watch, but "we'll be right back after this break...."

Gidney N Cloyd

(19,834 posts)

2. When does the actual athletic stuff start?

Reply to kag (Original post)

Sat Aug 6, 2016, 01:51 PM

Aug 2016

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