These are the hidden gems of the Olympics.
) could turn some heads internationally this year … and not just the heads of competitors who get thrown to the mat.Kumite is like MMA, but less gory and thereby more tolerable to the masses. It’s got huge spinning kicks, punches to the chest that leave you breathless just watching them, and throws with magnificently audible “thuds,” without the sight-reducing cage, gross blood, or grosser assholes in charge of the sport. The only knock against kumite is that it can be a bit hard to follow.
Did you know that rhythmic gymnastics shoes don’t have a heel? It’s true! Bare heels! When the sport was first invented in the 1700s, that probably would have been considered scandalous.The only people who care more about doubles tennis than singles tennis are tennis players who specialize in doubles, but there are more interesting players here than expected.
For the women, it’s anyone’s gold to win. Defending champion Katerina Stefanidi of Greece, 2016 silver medalist Sandi Morris of the U.S., and 2019 world champion Anzhelika Sidorova of the ROC remain elite vaulters, while the 2021 world leader is American Katie Nageotte.This comes in above men’s doubles because the United States has an interesting team, as five-time Grand Slam doubles champion and Rio mixed doubles gold medalist Bethanie Mattek-Sands will be joined by Jessica Pegula.
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