12-14-2019, 03:57 PM
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Sport | Olympics
OOC - So I've been extremely busy and without to chance to RP. Hopefully, this'll change in the near future as I write the Aquatics article.
A GOLDEN MOMENT
Event Two Recap
Athletics - Track Events
New Lusitania would start their journey in the biggest regional sporting event at the Olympic Stadium, for the first days of Athletics events. The venue was repurposed to fit the larger number of athletes in a single race. Hopes were high, for everyone involved.
The day started with a mild distance with the Women's 800m. The first Lusitanian entry was Sandra Castro, which ended up finishing last and over the two minute mark. Meanwhile where the race lied. Reijnders had a bad start but managed to get back to the group as Coulon and Best got the best starts. However by the end of the first lap, there was a new leader as Casamingos with LOM's Anders and Laeral's Coulon in the breakaway, though no one put Best out of the competition. By the time they crossed the finish line there wasn't any doubt. After gaining on the curve, Jordan Anders (1:44:38) crossed over two seconds ahead of the rest followed by Great Tequila's Casamingos (+2:07) and Coulon. Hosts Shuell would have to be content with Sixth place.
Next up, the Men's 1500 m. Luís Ramalho represented the Lusitanians. Despite having one of the best starts and a good pace by the halfway stage he had lost the lead, ending up a full second from the podium in sixth as Percy Ginian (Zamastan) celebrated his glorious win in this race, never constested in the end due to the large gap between him and the rest (-1:29). Long and host Albrecht also received medals in this event as Shuell start seeing some form in the tally.
To finish the first half of the track events, the Women's 1500m. The final long distance event of this Olympiad, It was yet another good race for the hosts Shuell with Vera Leupold taking gold. Forrester and Nordegaard managed to stay atop the podium with them. Valentim had managed an awful start and ended a respectful sixth, all things considered.
Shortly after, to complete the first two short distances, starting with the women's 100 metre race. New Lusitania stepping up with Paula Meneses who told us she was "feeling confident". The temperatures now milder into almost 20 degrees, as everyone anticipated the firing shot. With a loud bang they were off! Anxer getting the early lead in lane three but Baker and Meneses fighting for it as Lear picks it up the pace in the final metres and she stretches out to take the gold as just a few instances later Beatriz Meneses passed side by side with the Zamastanian athlete with Baker finishing just ahead. No one could quite believed but the times proved it to be a fact as the screen showed it clear - New Lusitania had won their first medal by a tenth of a second. A bronze was the first podium the country had had and what a way to win it.
Two races to finish it all, with the men's 800m coming up first. Eiria's Levi Centa was disqualified for quite literally jumping the gun and springing into action too early. Cromwell had managed a great start but Snyder was behind him. Shuell's man and Esposende ran closely behind. At the end of lap one it was still close to call. Esposende gave it all and with grew a gap, first over ATH but later over Cromwell to finish a second ahead of the rest to give New Lusitania's first ever gold medal! Truly a magical moment!
Finally, the 100m dash, a race that would be over as quick as it started. Everyone could feel the tension as the stadium went silent. With a loud bang the vocal cords of the stadium returned. Ressuil gets a good start and there's Rodrigues beside him! He can really go for it tonight, but there's Seung-Hoon right behind them in lane seven, but what's that, oh it's the Laeralite Fenghe fast as a lighting bolt and my it's a close one. It's going down to the line and it's, well who was it really? The crowd awaited their glorious victor. The camera shots were being reviewed and by a few inches it's Fenghe over Ressuil, who both finish on 10.08 seconds. Look how pleased the Laeralien looks, truly a feat. Further behind though, tragedy for the Lusitanians as Rodrigues finished outside the podium by a tenth of a second.
With this, the Second Event draws to a close. Tomorrow the nations of the world return for the events on the field. New Lusitania meanwhile, will be content with their first two medals for now.
Interviews
We spoke to Tomás Esposende once more as she told us what went on his mind after the race.
"It's just a great feeling you know. It's quite indiscribable. Especially the moment you're on that podium and listen to the anthem play sounding the win, it's beautiful This one is for everyone back home who believed we could do something in this Olympiad." On the race itself he commented "Honestly, I didn't get the best of starts but I tried to catch on to Cromwell and just kept running."
Beatriz Meneses was also happy with the result but "felt she could've done a bit more" despite breaking onto the scene recently. All things considered, she's still "satisfied with the result and it's a good win" for both her and the country.
António Rodrigues however was "a tad disappointed" after finishing 4th by a fraction of a second. "Great race, went down to the line, erm but I think it was a real shame that I didn't make it to the podium. I did give it my all and well when it's by such a small gap it's a bit frustrating yeah. Ressuil will also know this after his video review. For the fans though, who were great tonight, got a grand finale."
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Sport | Olympics
OOC - So I've been extremely busy and without to chance to RP. Hopefully, this'll change in the near future as I write the Aquatics article.
A GOLDEN MOMENT
Event Two Recap
Athletics - Track Events
New Lusitania would start their journey in the biggest regional sporting event at the Olympic Stadium, for the first days of Athletics events. The venue was repurposed to fit the larger number of athletes in a single race. Hopes were high, for everyone involved.
The day started with a mild distance with the Women's 800m. The first Lusitanian entry was Sandra Castro, which ended up finishing last and over the two minute mark. Meanwhile where the race lied. Reijnders had a bad start but managed to get back to the group as Coulon and Best got the best starts. However by the end of the first lap, there was a new leader as Casamingos with LOM's Anders and Laeral's Coulon in the breakaway, though no one put Best out of the competition. By the time they crossed the finish line there wasn't any doubt. After gaining on the curve, Jordan Anders (1:44:38) crossed over two seconds ahead of the rest followed by Great Tequila's Casamingos (+2:07) and Coulon. Hosts Shuell would have to be content with Sixth place.
Next up, the Men's 1500 m. Luís Ramalho represented the Lusitanians. Despite having one of the best starts and a good pace by the halfway stage he had lost the lead, ending up a full second from the podium in sixth as Percy Ginian (Zamastan) celebrated his glorious win in this race, never constested in the end due to the large gap between him and the rest (-1:29). Long and host Albrecht also received medals in this event as Shuell start seeing some form in the tally.
To finish the first half of the track events, the Women's 1500m. The final long distance event of this Olympiad, It was yet another good race for the hosts Shuell with Vera Leupold taking gold. Forrester and Nordegaard managed to stay atop the podium with them. Valentim had managed an awful start and ended a respectful sixth, all things considered.
Shortly after, to complete the first two short distances, starting with the women's 100 metre race. New Lusitania stepping up with Paula Meneses who told us she was "feeling confident". The temperatures now milder into almost 20 degrees, as everyone anticipated the firing shot. With a loud bang they were off! Anxer getting the early lead in lane three but Baker and Meneses fighting for it as Lear picks it up the pace in the final metres and she stretches out to take the gold as just a few instances later Beatriz Meneses passed side by side with the Zamastanian athlete with Baker finishing just ahead. No one could quite believed but the times proved it to be a fact as the screen showed it clear - New Lusitania had won their first medal by a tenth of a second. A bronze was the first podium the country had had and what a way to win it.
Two races to finish it all, with the men's 800m coming up first. Eiria's Levi Centa was disqualified for quite literally jumping the gun and springing into action too early. Cromwell had managed a great start but Snyder was behind him. Shuell's man and Esposende ran closely behind. At the end of lap one it was still close to call. Esposende gave it all and with grew a gap, first over ATH but later over Cromwell to finish a second ahead of the rest to give New Lusitania's first ever gold medal! Truly a magical moment!
Finally, the 100m dash, a race that would be over as quick as it started. Everyone could feel the tension as the stadium went silent. With a loud bang the vocal cords of the stadium returned. Ressuil gets a good start and there's Rodrigues beside him! He can really go for it tonight, but there's Seung-Hoon right behind them in lane seven, but what's that, oh it's the Laeralite Fenghe fast as a lighting bolt and my it's a close one. It's going down to the line and it's, well who was it really? The crowd awaited their glorious victor. The camera shots were being reviewed and by a few inches it's Fenghe over Ressuil, who both finish on 10.08 seconds. Look how pleased the Laeralien looks, truly a feat. Further behind though, tragedy for the Lusitanians as Rodrigues finished outside the podium by a tenth of a second.
With this, the Second Event draws to a close. Tomorrow the nations of the world return for the events on the field. New Lusitania meanwhile, will be content with their first two medals for now.
Interviews
We spoke to Tomás Esposende once more as she told us what went on his mind after the race.
"It's just a great feeling you know. It's quite indiscribable. Especially the moment you're on that podium and listen to the anthem play sounding the win, it's beautiful This one is for everyone back home who believed we could do something in this Olympiad." On the race itself he commented "Honestly, I didn't get the best of starts but I tried to catch on to Cromwell and just kept running."
Beatriz Meneses was also happy with the result but "felt she could've done a bit more" despite breaking onto the scene recently. All things considered, she's still "satisfied with the result and it's a good win" for both her and the country.
António Rodrigues however was "a tad disappointed" after finishing 4th by a fraction of a second. "Great race, went down to the line, erm but I think it was a real shame that I didn't make it to the podium. I did give it my all and well when it's by such a small gap it's a bit frustrating yeah. Ressuil will also know this after his video review. For the fans though, who were great tonight, got a grand finale."
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Watch every moment on STL.
Athletics - Field
From 6AM, STL3
Aquatics & Biathlon
This Weekend, from 6 AM, STL 3 & STL Sport 5
Highlights
From 7PM, STL 3
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