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[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (17 children)

You get to obtain the skills/attributes of a gold medal Olympian. Which sport are you choosing?

[–] Pilk@aussie.zone 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Water polo. For the physique, fitness and naughtiness.

[–] melbaboutown@aussie.zone 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Disappointed to see no parkour.

Fine, weightlifting or running

[–] TheWitchofThornbury@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

3 day eventing. Nearly got there in my youf so what I really want is to be young again. Will accept showjumping as a mediocre substitute. Bugger anything that requires sore feet. The sweat, blood and tears go with the territory.

[–] Catfish@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Rhythmic gymnastics. I can join the circus when I retire.

[–] useless_modern_god@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)
[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Definitely the worst choice possible

Well it’s either that or biathlon and most resorts frown on bringing rifles

[–] Duenan@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago (2 children)
[–] StudChud@aussie.zone 6 points 3 days ago

YESSS CORRECT THANK YOU!

[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] Seagoon_@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I would just like to magically be able to swim and dive well and have the fitness and confidence to do it.

[–] Bottom_racer@aussie.zone 5 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I can accept this. It is not the optimal choice but it has artistic merit

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Pentathlon. Seems like some good skills to have in hand.

[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

I dunno; I think running and swimming fast, combined with shooting and sword fighting and a horse riding obby would make me quite dashing and gallant, eh what? Twirls ends of moustache and smiles in a suavely confident manner

Edit: ok I'd also like the winter Olympic biathlon, where I get to excel at cross country skiing and shooting stuff with deadly accuracy

[–] bacon@aussie.zone 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] Force_majeure123@aussie.zone 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)
[–] bacon@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago

floor mopping is a highly sought after skill, dumb dumb

[–] underwatermagpies@aussie.zone 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Correct πŸ’―

[–] LowExperience2368@aussie.zone 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Pole vaulting or high jump.

But gymnastics or weight lifting would be cool too.

I guess you pass