An unofficial daily-ish podcast during the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics. I recap the previous day's events, give you a preview of what's to come, and share opinions when I have them. Troy Does The Games is not affiliated with the IOC, USOC, or the like. Don't sue me, bro.
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Days 16,17 (Feb 25) - USA curling's golden moment, Ledecka's double, and a bizarre Closing Ceremony
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It finally over, but not before some final excitment! Team USA wins a surprise gold in curling, and Germany loses a hockey heart-breaker to OAR. Ledecka completes a historic double gold, and a momentary loss of concentration cost an Austrian skier a silver medal. I also talk about the Closing Ceremonies, why Johnny, Tara, and Terry are good choices…
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Day 15 (Feb 23) - Woe Canada, Zagitova reigns, Confusing new events
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It was a rough day for our neighbors up north, who, despite winning a gold medal in ski cross, suffered losses in both men's hockey and curling. I talk about the free skate / conclusion of the ladies' figure skating competition. Plus, I scope out the major events coming up, including Team USA's Gold Medal Game in curling (10:15pm Pacific) and two n…
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Day 14 (Feb 22) - More USA wins! Hockey, curling, Shiffrin, and Wise
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Team USA's good times continue, much to the chagrin of Team Canada. We take the gold in women's ice hockey over the 4-time defending champions in an incredible shootout, and our men's curling team upsets the three-time defending gold medalists from up north, earning their own shot at gold. The USA also picks up a gold and three silvers in ski and s…
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Day 13 (Feb 21) - USA! USA! Gold, silver, two bronzes, and a curling win, too!
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What a day!! USA women bring home a haul of medals with some gutsy, gutsy performances. History is made in cross-country skiing, AND the USA men's curling team qualifies for the medal rounds. In this episode, I cannot contain myself...and don't think I should.More action coming up today with the women's Alpine Combined, the women's hockey gold meda…
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Days 11, 12 (Feb 20) - A bonus bobsled gold, Virtue-Moir love, and clutch curling wins
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After a day off for my birthday, I return with lots of results and quite a few opinions. I recap the Ice Dance competition, cover the extra gold medal in 2-man bobsled/bobsleigh, and do a deep dive on the current state of curling for Team USA and Team Canada.I also look ahead to the ladies' figure skating competition, the women's downhill, and the …
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