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Category Archives: Olympics
Nationalism Is The Key To Olympic Appeal
Steve Sailer writes: So every couple of years when the Olympics roll around, there is much grumbling about how outmoded they are. Yet large numbers of people always seem to end up watching the Olympics anyway and having a good … Continue reading
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Egyptian and German beach volleyball players highlight the massive cultural divide between Western and Islamic women’s teams
Daily Mail: It is a fast and furious sport played under the sun and famed for its revealing attire – with a practical uniform of bikinis for women and board shorts for men. But these pictures show the contrasting cultures … Continue reading
Olympics Open Thread
Comments at Steve Sailer: * The USA lost to Australia in the women’d 4×100 but hey, we are more diverse! I notice a HUGE push for ‘diversity’ (eg less whites ) in US Swimming: a. they have a full time … Continue reading
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Steve Sailer: Videos of the Last 8 Olympic 100 Meter Dash Finals Show 64 Out of 64 Were Black
Steve Sailer writes: The most striking statistic in human biodiversity studies was, to the best of my knowledge, first pointed out by Runner’s World editor Amby Burfoot in an article in the spring of 1992. He noted that in both … Continue reading
Why Didn’t Boston Bid For The 2024 Olympics?
Comments to Steve Sailer: * Boston did not have a facility problem as much as it has a logistics problem. Under ideal conditions, getting around eastern Mass is unpleasant. Holding big events like a convention can make daily life unbearable. … Continue reading
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Is There No Hope For Me?
When I watch female ice skating, I’m primarily thinking about how much I’d like to date the skater. The other thing that grabs my attention is when she makes a hideous fall and humiliates herself. Is there any hope for … Continue reading