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hlthe2b

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5. I always used to cringe watching these Olympic events with spectators/media not that far away...

Reply to Zorro (Original post)

Mon Jan 27, 2025, 06:52 PM

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or at least it appeared so on TV.

Such a horrifically tragic incident. I feel for the victim's friends and family and anyone who might have seen it happen. I also feel for the athlete who threw the hammer. That's a lot to live with.

for that poor man... so sad

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I always used to cringe watching these Olympic events with spectators/media not that far away... hlthe2b Monday #5

And that poor kid who threw the hammer! I can't imagine how he feels biophile Monday #6

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