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Ken Childs
@thekenchilds.com
· Oct 10
"Insults" from the internet that apparently I'm supposed to take offense to:
- "Nice shirt."
- "You write about bobsledding."
- "Your favorite baseball team is a minor league team."
- "Your favorite football team is a CFL team."
All just statements of fact, really.
- "Nice shirt."
- "You write about bobsledding."
- "Your favorite baseball team is a minor league team."
- "Your favorite football team is a CFL team."
All just statements of fact, really.
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I regret to inform you all that both Alessandra Fumagalli and Mattia Gaspari (and everyone else) had to get new headshots for the Olympics.
My understanding is that they were not allowed to bring a bow of spaghetti.
The spaghetti was classic spaghetti with oil and parmigiano reggiano
My understanding is that they were not allowed to bring a bow of spaghetti.
The spaghetti was classic spaghetti with oil and parmigiano reggiano
Folks, she brought a whole plate of spaghetti to the broadcast center to do her headshot. She then houses that spaghetti.
Mattia sips on an espresso during his.
Truly the heroes we need during these times.
Mattia sips on an espresso during his.
Truly the heroes we need during these times.
February 8, 2026 at 3:45 AM
I regret to inform you all that both Alessandra Fumagalli and Mattia Gaspari (and everyone else) had to get new headshots for the Olympics.
My understanding is that they were not allowed to bring a bow of spaghetti.
The spaghetti was classic spaghetti with oil and parmigiano reggiano
My understanding is that they were not allowed to bring a bow of spaghetti.
The spaghetti was classic spaghetti with oil and parmigiano reggiano
I regret to inform you all that both Alessandra Fumagalli and Mattia Gaspari (and everyone else) had to get new headshots for the Olympics.
My understanding is that they were not allowed to bring a bow of spaghetti.
The spaghetti was classic spaghetti with oil and parmigiano reggiano
My understanding is that they were not allowed to bring a bow of spaghetti.
The spaghetti was classic spaghetti with oil and parmigiano reggiano
Folks, she brought a whole plate of spaghetti to the broadcast center to do her headshot. She then houses that spaghetti.
Mattia sips on an espresso during his.
Truly the heroes we need during these times.
Mattia sips on an espresso during his.
Truly the heroes we need during these times.
February 8, 2026 at 3:45 AM
I regret to inform you all that both Alessandra Fumagalli and Mattia Gaspari (and everyone else) had to get new headshots for the Olympics.
My understanding is that they were not allowed to bring a bow of spaghetti.
The spaghetti was classic spaghetti with oil and parmigiano reggiano
My understanding is that they were not allowed to bring a bow of spaghetti.
The spaghetti was classic spaghetti with oil and parmigiano reggiano
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And if you want to see what it's like to get down Umhausen, here's the gold medalist from the 2020 night race, Michael Sheikl's race winning run.
You'll note the very long straight and mostly tighter corners than you see on a lot of Alpine tracks.
It's one of the most technical courses on tour.
You'll note the very long straight and mostly tighter corners than you see on a lot of Alpine tracks.
It's one of the most technical courses on tour.
February 8, 2026 at 3:28 AM
And if you want to see what it's like to get down Umhausen, here's the gold medalist from the 2020 night race, Michael Sheikl's race winning run.
You'll note the very long straight and mostly tighter corners than you see on a lot of Alpine tracks.
It's one of the most technical courses on tour.
You'll note the very long straight and mostly tighter corners than you see on a lot of Alpine tracks.
It's one of the most technical courses on tour.
And if you want to see what it's like to get down Umhausen, here's the gold medalist from the 2020 night race, Michael Sheikl's race winning run.
You'll note the very long straight and mostly tighter corners than you see on a lot of Alpine tracks.
It's one of the most technical courses on tour.
You'll note the very long straight and mostly tighter corners than you see on a lot of Alpine tracks.
It's one of the most technical courses on tour.
February 8, 2026 at 3:28 AM
And if you want to see what it's like to get down Umhausen, here's the gold medalist from the 2020 night race, Michael Sheikl's race winning run.
You'll note the very long straight and mostly tighter corners than you see on a lot of Alpine tracks.
It's one of the most technical courses on tour.
You'll note the very long straight and mostly tighter corners than you see on a lot of Alpine tracks.
It's one of the most technical courses on tour.
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Axel also posted these two images to his instagram when he won bronze in Lake Placid during the 2025 World Championships
The dude is legitimately one of my favorite people on tour, I'll miss him when he retires.
The dude is legitimately one of my favorite people on tour, I'll miss him when he retires.
February 8, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Axel also posted these two images to his instagram when he won bronze in Lake Placid during the 2025 World Championships
The dude is legitimately one of my favorite people on tour, I'll miss him when he retires.
The dude is legitimately one of my favorite people on tour, I'll miss him when he retires.
The thing that makes Umhausen unique from the other natural track Alpine courses is the very tight curves.
Every Alpine course has some tight curves, but Umhausen is almost entirely long straights into tight curves.
Here you can see the course layout in the summertime, many just one sweeper.
Every Alpine course has some tight curves, but Umhausen is almost entirely long straights into tight curves.
Here you can see the course layout in the summertime, many just one sweeper.
February 8, 2026 at 3:09 AM
The thing that makes Umhausen unique from the other natural track Alpine courses is the very tight curves.
Every Alpine course has some tight curves, but Umhausen is almost entirely long straights into tight curves.
Here you can see the course layout in the summertime, many just one sweeper.
Every Alpine course has some tight curves, but Umhausen is almost entirely long straights into tight curves.
Here you can see the course layout in the summertime, many just one sweeper.
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Today's Olympic action was NOT the only luge action going on in the world!
We had both men's and women's Alpine Luge from Umhausen and had two tremendously close races to show for it!
Below is a thread with the race highlights.
We had both men's and women's Alpine Luge from Umhausen and had two tremendously close races to show for it!
Below is a thread with the race highlights.
February 8, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Today's Olympic action was NOT the only luge action going on in the world!
We had both men's and women's Alpine Luge from Umhausen and had two tremendously close races to show for it!
Below is a thread with the race highlights.
We had both men's and women's Alpine Luge from Umhausen and had two tremendously close races to show for it!
Below is a thread with the race highlights.
The men's Alpine season has been a complete tossup like it is nearly every single season.
We've had multiple races won by less than a tenth of a second, but it's been Daniel Gruber who has been the most consistent.
We've had multiple races won by less than a tenth of a second, but it's been Daniel Gruber who has been the most consistent.
The men's race also saw a rally for gold, with Fabian Achenrainer sliding from .4 back to win gold by just .02 ahead of World Cup leader Daniel Gruber with a near flawless second run.
Leon Auer helped put two Austrians on the podium with his first bronze.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13824
Leon Auer helped put two Austrians on the podium with his first bronze.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13824
February 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The men's Alpine season has been a complete tossup like it is nearly every single season.
We've had multiple races won by less than a tenth of a second, but it's been Daniel Gruber who has been the most consistent.
We've had multiple races won by less than a tenth of a second, but it's been Daniel Gruber who has been the most consistent.
We have a LOT of first time winners in women's Alpine this season. Evelin Lanthaler retired having won 35 straight and 46 of her final 47 races.
So a bunch of younger sliders are winning their first races, and it's kind of fun to see right now! The future is very great in women's Alpine Luge!
So a bunch of younger sliders are winning their first races, and it's kind of fun to see right now! The future is very great in women's Alpine Luge!
Tina Stuffer rallied from behind to deny Lisa Walch her first career gold medal.
For the second time this season Walch led after one heat, but the new junior world champ put down a huge second run to slide to gold, with Walch 2nd and WC leader Riccarda Ruetz 3rd
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13821
For the second time this season Walch led after one heat, but the new junior world champ put down a huge second run to slide to gold, with Walch 2nd and WC leader Riccarda Ruetz 3rd
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13821
February 8, 2026 at 2:57 AM
We have a LOT of first time winners in women's Alpine this season. Evelin Lanthaler retired having won 35 straight and 46 of her final 47 races.
So a bunch of younger sliders are winning their first races, and it's kind of fun to see right now! The future is very great in women's Alpine Luge!
So a bunch of younger sliders are winning their first races, and it's kind of fun to see right now! The future is very great in women's Alpine Luge!
Today's Olympic action was NOT the only luge action going on in the world!
We had both men's and women's Alpine Luge from Umhausen and had two tremendously close races to show for it!
Below is a thread with the race highlights.
We had both men's and women's Alpine Luge from Umhausen and had two tremendously close races to show for it!
Below is a thread with the race highlights.
February 8, 2026 at 2:49 AM
Today's Olympic action was NOT the only luge action going on in the world!
We had both men's and women's Alpine Luge from Umhausen and had two tremendously close races to show for it!
Below is a thread with the race highlights.
We had both men's and women's Alpine Luge from Umhausen and had two tremendously close races to show for it!
Below is a thread with the race highlights.
Worth repeating, yet again.
I need to just get this out there despite literally nobody on this site here being able to do anything about it, and literally maybe two people actually knowing who I could talk to about this:
I desperately need the FIL Alpine photographer to be better.
I desperately need the FIL Alpine photographer to be better.
February 8, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Worth repeating, yet again.
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At the halfway point of the men's luge race in Cortina, an injured Max Langenhan leads Jonas Müller, with 2022 Olympic bronze medalist Dominik Fischnaller in third on his home track.
Felix Loch, a favorite coming into the race, is eighth.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13802
Felix Loch, a favorite coming into the race, is eighth.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13802
February 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM
At the halfway point of the men's luge race in Cortina, an injured Max Langenhan leads Jonas Müller, with 2022 Olympic bronze medalist Dominik Fischnaller in third on his home track.
Felix Loch, a favorite coming into the race, is eighth.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13802
Felix Loch, a favorite coming into the race, is eighth.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13802
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Also, for the new folks here, a month ago I went through the movie "Cool Runnings" and live-skeeted it with kind of what is real, what is made up, what is just silly and everything else. It was a fun time, and I'd love it if you gave it a read!
Alright, it’s 6:30 PM on a Tuesday, and we’re on the back end of a holiday break during an Olympic bobsled season.
So what better time than to throw on Cool Runnings and live skeet about it!
I’ll mix in some bobsled insight along the way as to how real some of those parts are.
So what better time than to throw on Cool Runnings and live skeet about it!
I’ll mix in some bobsled insight along the way as to how real some of those parts are.
February 7, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Also, for the new folks here, a month ago I went through the movie "Cool Runnings" and live-skeeted it with kind of what is real, what is made up, what is just silly and everything else. It was a fun time, and I'd love it if you gave it a read!
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I had mentioned to @sickoscommittee.org that Axel Jungk has the strongest mustache game in the business.
Look at this man. This is your reigning Olympic silver medalist in men's skeleton. Just a legend.
Look at this man. This is your reigning Olympic silver medalist in men's skeleton. Just a legend.
February 8, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I had mentioned to @sickoscommittee.org that Axel Jungk has the strongest mustache game in the business.
Look at this man. This is your reigning Olympic silver medalist in men's skeleton. Just a legend.
Look at this man. This is your reigning Olympic silver medalist in men's skeleton. Just a legend.
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Me watching figure skating: Wow he skates so pretty!
Johnny Weir as soon as the music stops: A disgraceful performance. Horrible. I'm going to have nightmares about it for years.
Johnny Weir as soon as the music stops: A disgraceful performance. Horrible. I'm going to have nightmares about it for years.
February 8, 2026 at 1:21 AM
Me watching figure skating: Wow he skates so pretty!
Johnny Weir as soon as the music stops: A disgraceful performance. Horrible. I'm going to have nightmares about it for years.
Johnny Weir as soon as the music stops: A disgraceful performance. Horrible. I'm going to have nightmares about it for years.
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“What if we just had the original XFL kickoff, but without the distraction of pads?” 🤔
February 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM
“What if we just had the original XFL kickoff, but without the distraction of pads?” 🤔
Axel also posted these two images to his instagram when he won bronze in Lake Placid during the 2025 World Championships
The dude is legitimately one of my favorite people on tour, I'll miss him when he retires.
The dude is legitimately one of my favorite people on tour, I'll miss him when he retires.
February 8, 2026 at 12:47 AM
Axel also posted these two images to his instagram when he won bronze in Lake Placid during the 2025 World Championships
The dude is legitimately one of my favorite people on tour, I'll miss him when he retires.
The dude is legitimately one of my favorite people on tour, I'll miss him when he retires.
I had mentioned to @sickoscommittee.org that Axel Jungk has the strongest mustache game in the business.
Look at this man. This is your reigning Olympic silver medalist in men's skeleton. Just a legend.
Look at this man. This is your reigning Olympic silver medalist in men's skeleton. Just a legend.
February 8, 2026 at 12:31 AM
I had mentioned to @sickoscommittee.org that Axel Jungk has the strongest mustache game in the business.
Look at this man. This is your reigning Olympic silver medalist in men's skeleton. Just a legend.
Look at this man. This is your reigning Olympic silver medalist in men's skeleton. Just a legend.
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The International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation's ban on the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association skeleton helmets was upheld by CAS on Saturday.
BBSA's helmets were found to have an aerodynamic advantage outside of current IBSF rules.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13788
BBSA's helmets were found to have an aerodynamic advantage outside of current IBSF rules.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13788
February 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation's ban on the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association skeleton helmets was upheld by CAS on Saturday.
BBSA's helmets were found to have an aerodynamic advantage outside of current IBSF rules.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13788
BBSA's helmets were found to have an aerodynamic advantage outside of current IBSF rules.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13788
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Have I mentioned I love a mascot?
February 7, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Have I mentioned I love a mascot?
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OMG TINA’S HERE!!!!!!
February 7, 2026 at 8:21 PM
OMG TINA’S HERE!!!!!!
This is the third time now where there's been some issue with British Olympic skeleton uniforms.
In 2010, Canada and USA appealed that Amy Williams had an illegal helmet. That appeal was thrown out.
In 2018, while no appeal was filed, there were questions regarding GBR's sliding suits.
In 2010, Canada and USA appealed that Amy Williams had an illegal helmet. That appeal was thrown out.
In 2018, while no appeal was filed, there were questions regarding GBR's sliding suits.
The International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation's ban on the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association skeleton helmets was upheld by CAS on Saturday.
BBSA's helmets were found to have an aerodynamic advantage outside of current IBSF rules.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13788
BBSA's helmets were found to have an aerodynamic advantage outside of current IBSF rules.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13788
February 7, 2026 at 7:48 PM
This is the third time now where there's been some issue with British Olympic skeleton uniforms.
In 2010, Canada and USA appealed that Amy Williams had an illegal helmet. That appeal was thrown out.
In 2018, while no appeal was filed, there were questions regarding GBR's sliding suits.
In 2010, Canada and USA appealed that Amy Williams had an illegal helmet. That appeal was thrown out.
In 2018, while no appeal was filed, there were questions regarding GBR's sliding suits.
Reposted by Ken Childs
"Quad God" is what Aquaman calls himself under his breath as he stands just outside the frame of a photograph of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman
"Quad God" is a great nickname for a figure skater who can do quadruple jumps and also would've been a great name for the Trinity if there was a fourth thing
February 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
"Quad God" is what Aquaman calls himself under his breath as he stands just outside the frame of a photograph of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman
At the halfway point of the men's luge race in Cortina, an injured Max Langenhan leads Jonas Müller, with 2022 Olympic bronze medalist Dominik Fischnaller in third on his home track.
Felix Loch, a favorite coming into the race, is eighth.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13802
Felix Loch, a favorite coming into the race, is eighth.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13802
February 7, 2026 at 7:37 PM
At the halfway point of the men's luge race in Cortina, an injured Max Langenhan leads Jonas Müller, with 2022 Olympic bronze medalist Dominik Fischnaller in third on his home track.
Felix Loch, a favorite coming into the race, is eighth.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13802
Felix Loch, a favorite coming into the race, is eighth.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13802
The International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation's ban on the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association skeleton helmets was upheld by CAS on Saturday.
BBSA's helmets were found to have an aerodynamic advantage outside of current IBSF rules.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13788
BBSA's helmets were found to have an aerodynamic advantage outside of current IBSF rules.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13788
February 7, 2026 at 7:29 PM
The International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation's ban on the British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association skeleton helmets was upheld by CAS on Saturday.
BBSA's helmets were found to have an aerodynamic advantage outside of current IBSF rules.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13788
BBSA's helmets were found to have an aerodynamic advantage outside of current IBSF rules.
Story: www.slidingonice.com?p=13788