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It is like a champion boxer who comes back to the ring again and again, even when they get hit more often each time. The way JB lost to the Iranian it is clear that he should have hung it up after his last world title if he wanted a heroes exit. When he shot for a double and the Iranian easily threw him by, I grimaced because that is not how I wanted to remember him going out. I don't know if he thought he really had a chance at "all I see is gold" or even a medal, but if he is okay with wrestling with "a chance" at a medal that is his choice. He did have a chance if the Iranian didn't brain fart at the end of his semi finals. It is difficult to swallow... you were the best for many years and now... each day makes each movement just a bit more difficult, each reaction a bit slower.

I'm guess it was just difficult to swallow, no medal. Looked like DT had a nice exchange with the coach afterwards. If you lined the final six wrestlers up in order of actual ability, it would be Sad, DT, Ghas, then the others. Wish they would go back to the old top 3 double elim for worlds.

Wondering how DT would have done if he beat Ghas first and then wrestled Sad. DT was much more conservative at the beginning of bronze match. I think that would have helped in the Sad match. Maybe too offensive against Sad early? Once you are forced to attacked Sad you are leaving yourself open to his patented chest lock and go behind.

Love Ono's gut. Total commitment.

Think how Iran feels right now with their last second brain farts at 79 and 92. We were hopeful of our retirees doing well, but it's got to sting worse to be that close and and let it slip away, twice.

We are about to find out how special the JB era was. Sparking the the US in 2011 and performing at a high level for almost 10 years. And then the 4-5 other studs that came in and lasted almost two cycles. Here's to hoping we find another spark.

I've always thought MM would need to clean up his game as he got to the highest levels. His high rate of attack and constant movement helps him get away with a lot of out of position wrestling. As he enters the senior level his high stance and hand placement will be exploited unless he tightens up.

If this was NBA or NFL people would love it or love to hate it... The wrestling community is small and intimate, that is what makes it seem so personal (to the athlete and the fan). JB has done wonders for the sport, uses whatever he wants to drive him to his next feat, and now has a shot at another world gold.

Gotta love the Subway ad that shrinks the screen and turns the entire edge green.

Thanks for letting us know. I'm getting two pop ups every time I go to a new screen that gets in the way.

Bikes is the most decorated gymnast of all time, 11 Olympic and 30 World medals.

I'd pay to be that short and that good.

Tsargush's only win against JB was when JB was hobbled.

If you've never been to the Olympics, you may never understand. The aura is totally different. It can't be matched in any other arena.

The athletes that accepted my not even be in Russia. Most Russian Tennis players train outside Russia anyways, (especially since the war) so maybe the others are doing the same.