27 minutes ago, DramatistDreamer said:

Because I couldn’t have been the only one who thought SNL skit when I saw that “performance” at the Olympics. 

Always nice to see Rachel Dratch get work.

Two of the current cast members also did an impression. One I enjoyed. One I did not (the one I liked was the second).

 

Indirectly related, as this athlete participated in the Olympic Games.
There has been a very disturbing trend of gender based violence against athletes, particularly long distance runners in Kenya. This violent act involving an Ugandan runner based in Kenya who suffered severe burns after being set on fire.

Back from Olympics, Uganda's Rebecca Cheptegei set on fire

As much as we (myself included) criticize (with good reason) the content and tone of the NYT, I think they have a bit more detail and context to the story on why this case may be as about gender-based violence as it is about a land dispute.

An Olympic Runner From Uganda Is Severely Burned in Gasoline Attack

In either case, I don’t think this issue has gotten nearly enough attention.

^^

She has died   

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies days after being set alight by ex-boyfriend

11 minutes ago, I Am A Swede said:

^^

She has died   

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies days after being set alight by ex-boyfriend

Sadly, I saw this breaking news on BBC World News this morning. May she rest in peace.