There are 204 countries competing in the olympics. Canada won the gold in the hammer throw for both men AND women. What does this say about Canada?

[shockedcanadian]

We may not believe in civil liberties, due process or accountable police agencies, but we have good upper body strength it seems.

Canada's Camryn Rogers secures women's hammer throw Olympic title

https://www.cbc.ca/sports/olympics/summer/athletics/camryn-rogers-olympic-hammer-throw-aug-6-1.7286224

Camryn Rogers has again etched her name into the history books.

The 25-year-old from Richmond, B.C., claimed gold on Tuesday to become the first Canadian to ever medal in the women's hammer throw at the Olympics.

Rogers had a top throw of 76.97 metres at Stade de France.

Annette Echikunwoke of the United States grabbed silver (75.48) and Zhao Jie of China took bronze (74.27).

 

[Michael1985]

That's quite a turnaround considering we'd never medaled in that event previously.

 

[candycorn]

It probably says that there is a good hammer throw coach in Canada.

Congratulations.

 

[shockedcanadian]

It probably says that there is a good hammer throw coach in Canada.

Congratulations.

You won't like to hear this, but I know at least for Ethan, one of the coaches is a former Russian champion.

 

[toobfreak]

Canada won the gold in the hammer throw for both men AND women. What does this say about Canada?​

We may not believe in civil liberties, due process or accountable police agencies, but we have good upper body strength it seems.

Obviously, you Canadians have developed upper body strength from tossing back more than a few brewskies.

 

[candycorn]

You won't like to hear this, but I know at least for Ethan, one of the coaches is a former Russian champion.

Why would I not want to hear that? I doubt Bela Karoly (sp?)--arguably the greatest gymnastics coach ever for the US--was born here.

 

[ozro]

It tells me to beware of Canadians with hammers.
Good for those athletes, their hard work paid off.

 

[shockedcanadian]

It tells me to beware of Canadians with hammers.
Good for those athletes, their hard work paid off.

 

[Roy C]

What does it say about Canada? I dunno. They have ugly women?