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UhhhhhNick
If we even have them, i wonder what the olympics would be like in 20-30 years
cuteandcuddly
Do not forget that dope industry has also been progressing
lenomdeplume
Wow, not sure how to react...a graphic illustration of "simpler times",
SplashesinPuddles
The vault on the right is referred to as a Hecht Vault. It is still available to do though it is only worth 2.0 -meaning a max score of 12.0
OneMoreLagerAndIMightLearnToLikeYa
TIL in 1932 I could've won the olympics
TheGreatZasta
So true
dirtysock12345
What do you guys think the Olympics will be like in another 56 years?
errobbie
Is it only me that realised they're 80 years apart and not 56?
JudgeMentaI
ShamnusMcfee
Professional athletes were originally disqualified from the Olympics. It was all amateur competitors, regular dudes.
Rararawr
I want to see the comparisons to the first or second year pros were allowed in
DeadManWalkingTall
Ya well, you know..now they have springboards n coaches n shit. Back then they only had backyards and rocks. And they liked it.
ionlylooklikeapotato
The Olympics were created to be just a bunch of average joes getting together to celebrate not-war. Nowadays, well, just look to Russia...
obizues
Just imagine going back in time 50 years and doing something remotely close to today and people freaking out.
ExplainThisJoke
we're evolving
SurprisedBox
I see OP is from Nebraska. I too am from Nebraska.
vauhtihirmu
"The greatest generation" sucked at sports, TIL.
meloncanister
So, all I can say is 1) different equipment 2)the 'then' weren't full time athletes.
meloncanister
Personally speaking, it's not better to watch, but more realistic of the human experience. Instead of just going for performance.
bernieburn5745
Gotta start somewhere.
Katzendaugs
How did that woman survive the radiation in vault 84? SHE'S A GHOUL, GHOULS CAN'T COMPETE IN THE OLYMPICS
ShowMeYourButtonhole
Ghoulympics
BRM15EOL
You got a problem smoothskin?
acme64
sounds like something a synth would say
DamnDawg
Now imagine how the actual ancient Greek Olympics were like..
Dolewhipper
naked.
CymadusaCompta
I just did the 1932 men's vault onto my sofa. I feel very olympic.
DeadManWalkingTall
http://imgur.com/A3jNkzM OK you've inspired me to try! BRB
DeadManWalkingTall
Well, this was my best of 10. I don't feel very Olympic. http://imgur.com/NGs59M5
ShowMeYourButtonhole
Yesterday's Olympic gymnastics is today's amateur parkour.
elleyea
Beginner parkour even
Grify
come on guys that was 2012, this is up to date
PublicClassMiloImplementsPerson
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa I'm out
LaughingWolf
Why why did I watch this. I knew what was gonna happen but I didn't look away.
AverageEverydayPeasant
To be fair, Olympians used to be normal people living normal lives that came together for sport, not spending a life-time training.
sleepswiththefishes
Exactly, they weren't professional athletes either
YesYesAndYES
Now someone do it with figure skating! -a figure skater
elephunkyone
Are people still trying to argue gymnastics isn't a real sport? Being an Olympic gymnast today is like having a super power.
BrisketandBeans
Uhh, no. No one mentioned that
mysterion599
In my opinion it shouldn't be considered a sport due to the fact that is subjective. They are incredible athletes though. 1/
demonjester1515
I have HUGE respect for gymnasts and watch it every Olympics. That being said, many people have an issue with calling something that's 1/2
bkbkbk
Where's the bar for "subjective"? Points and deductions are all standardized.
demonjester1515
What constitutes a "deduction" is definitely subjective, by definition. There's criteria but the criteria is a judgement call.
demonjester1515
subjectively judged a "sport". It doesn't diminish the talent and skill required to do it though-what they do is incredible. 2/2
holycow360
Someone should change this to the guy who broke his leg
WTFDOESWATERDO
You, I like you!
katsublue
Wasn't there a girl too a while back (don't know if it was waaaay back or couple yrs back) who broke her leg but finished the routine?
demonjester1515
1996, Kerri Strug. Torn ligaments not broken, but still. And she didn't just finish, she actually performed a whole second vault.
icekraze
And then had to crawl off the mat because the vault wouldn't count if she didn't leave the mat on her own.
demonjester1515
Yep. After standing literally just about long enough to qualify. Took some serious guts.
icekraze
I know I wouldn't be able to do it! Some said her coach threatened her, but I think she just had some serious guts and drive!
VirtualUnicorns
Source? I missed this
idownvotethreefifthsoftwitter
I would also like to see this for some ungodly reason
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idownvotethreefifthsoftwitter
Nnnnice
BRM15EOL
Wait?! Was this fucking today?!
VirtualUnicorns
The medical team appears to be wearing Rio 2016 shirts so I believe so but I obviously didn't see it live
NotThatJoeYouKnow
well the 1932 guy didn't have a spring board...or a mat to land on?
Worldbreaker12423
still god damn impressive
carolinaguuurl
Or flippyfloopy arms that bend in weird places.
Fredfinks
they did have a springboard. The equipment wasnt as good however theres no denying the skill has improved drastically. Its honed training
BrokeMyFunnyBone
Olympics also used to be amateurs only if i remember correctly
Capnrory
I think I can see a springboard between the front too legs. Looks less springy though
Demosthenes9
And his Superman was amazing. Just perfectly flat and such a smooth jump.
SplashesinPuddles
It's actually called a Hecht Vault.
Intelletc
Are you asking or telling?
NotThatJoeYouKnow
I was making a statement but inflecting it like a question? because I was unsure?
kid1
Springboard, yes. Mat, no
NotThatJoeYouKnow
not a lot of spring in that board
Cereaza
Or in the gymnast.
WTFDOESWATERDO
he seems to jump off something, not sure what though.
Fredfinks
its a springboard
papertiger09
Mini trampoline maybe?
Chiseler
looks like a little ramp
Fredfinks
its a springboard
NotThatJoeYouKnow
oh I thought that was the shadow of the vault thingy
WTFDOESWATERDO
idk i thought it moved when he jumped....THE ILLUSIONS OF THE PAST
NotThatJoeYouKnow
I think you are right it looks like some sort of board... doesn't spring alot tho
WTFDOESWATERDO
either way I could never have been an Olympian
TheManFromNowhere91
OneMoreLagerAndIMightLearnToLikeYa
Hahahahahaha
JonnyT49
Olympic dives.
Ivebeentothefrontpage
I can't believe he didn't get eaten by a shark.
Ivebeentothefrontpage
hotterpop
Hey man, where you from?
TheManFromNowhere91
Hashtaglolwut
That is a huge splash
NotThatJoeYouKnow
forget about the flips look at the splashes look how small we got them now days
acme64
how?
acertainjenesaisquoi
Working out optimum angles of entry and how to get your body into that position.
NotThatJoeYouKnow
you have to enter perfectly perpendicular to the water at point of impact make sure your body goes through the hole you punch with yourhands
NotThatJoeYouKnow
plus I think they found the optimal hand position to open up space for your body but not cause a splash
SmokeyQuartz
Technology really is amazing
ThatOnePolarBearOnTheLeft
The splashes are so small since they replaced the water with dihydrogen monoxide.
NotThatJoeYouKnow
Technique... technology would be things. technique would be improved actions.
SmokeyQuartz
I admit it wasn't a very a good joke, but twas a joke nonetheless.
BIazed
I got a slightly harder breath out of my nose from it anyway +1