https://blue.feedland.org/?river=http://data.feedland.org/blue/feeds/irrelephantly.xml It's just a feed for now Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:26:10 GMT feedland v0.6.43 https://cyber.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:26:09 GMT http://rpc.rsscloud.io:5337/pleaseNotify Sun, August 11, 2024 8:26 AM EDT <p>As the Olympics draws to a close, lets celebrate the attention grabbing, apt or not-so-apt names of this years Olympians. This comes from an English speakers perspective of course, and is intended to celebrate, never mock. #Olympics #Paris2024</p> <p>First up, it&#39;s the gold medal for nominative determinism. This year, galloping into the lead is Rosalind Canter - GB - Equestrian.</p> <p>Next up, joint gold for those who declined to pick up the gauntlet their names laid down. Spain&#39;s Marina Garcia Polo opted for artistic swimming over water polo (though still in a watery domain), whilst France&#39;s Nelson Epee chose rugby sevens over fencing.</p> <p>Winning names are next. I&#39;ve got to give the gold here to Elijah Winnington - AUS - swimming. Lindon Victor from Grenada&#39;s athletics team and Victor Montalvo of the USA are worthy runners up. Lets not forget Justin Best from USA rowing.</p> <p>Of course, there are the almost winning names, featuring Rafael and Rafaela Silva of Brazil&#39;s judo team. Ironically, they got the Bronze.</p> <p>Reminding us of the strict dietary regimes Olympians have to follow, we have Meline Nocandy of France.</p> <p>On the podium for biggest change of pace in a single sport (Rowing), we have GB&#39;s David Ambler in bronze, Canada&#39;s Kristina Walker in silver, and USA&#39;s Nicholas Rusher speeding ahead into the top spot.</p> <p>Sticking with boaty pursuits, we&#39;re looking at the most and least intimidating names in a single sport (Kayak Cross). You&#39;d surely stay away from NZ&#39;s Finn Butcher (especially if you were a passing fish...), while who wouldn&#39;t want to hang out with France&#39;s Angele Hug.</p> <p>Olympic horses are no stranger to bizarre names. The gold for top horsey name this time has got to go to GB&#39;s Jagerbomb. Honourable mentions for the highly disparate selections of Chipmunk frh, Shadow Man and Lordships Graffalo. </p> <p>For best paired names, J.Christ and S.Kruse (GER, Rowing) just take it ahead of USA&#39;s Cook/Bacon (Diving).</p> <p>A very UK specific award now, although won by an American. USA&#39;s Quincy Hall wins by a mile in the &#39;Person who sounds most like a National Trust Property&#39; competition.</p> <p>Causing confusion, its the people whose names don&#39;t match their nationalities. Tying for silver are Camille French of NZ and Kate French of GB, pipped to the post by Ireland&#39;s Mark English. Let&#39;s not forget Italy&#39;s Laura Paris, surely destined to appear at these games.</p> <p>A couple of silly ones now. Giving the gold for Dancing Queens to Macarena Ceballos from Argentina&#39;s swimming team and Macarena Perez Grasset riding BMX for Chile. Thanks to these women for teaching me this is a reasonably common Latin American name and not just a dance.</p> <p>&quot;Cheek&quot;iest name of the Olympics must go to the Netherlands Seve Van Ass. I love this name. Hope he owns it.</p> <p>And finally, the highly subjective Best Name category. For me, Jamaica&#39;s Hansle Parchment takes it on the line. Loads of other great contenders including NED&#39;s Worthy de Jong and Iris Wolves, AUS&#39;s Zac Stubblety Cook, &amp; GB&#39;s Delicious Orie.</p> <p>What are your favourite Olympian names and why?</p> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:26:10 GMT https://blue.feedland.org/?item=512514 https://blue.feedland.org/?item=512514 As the Olympics draws to a close, lets celebrate the attention grabbing, apt or not-so-apt names of this years Olympians. This comes from an English speakers perspective of course, and is intended to celebrate, never mock. #Olympics #Paris2024 First up, it's the gold medal for nominative determinism. This year, galloping into the lead is Rosalind Canter - GB - Equestrian. Next up, joint gold for those who declined to pick up the gauntlet their names laid down. Spain's Marina Garcia Polo opted for artistic swimming over water polo (though still in a watery domain), whilst France's Nelson Epee chose rugby sevens over fencing. Winning names are next. I've got to give the gold here to Elijah Winnington - AUS - swimming. Lindon Victor from Grenada's athletics team and Victor Montalvo of the USA are worthy runners up. Lets not forget Justin Best from USA rowing. Of course, there are the almost winning names, featuring Rafael and Rafaela Silva of Brazil's judo team. Ironically, they got the Bronze. Reminding us of the strict dietary regimes Olympians have to follow, we have Meline Nocandy of France. On the podium for biggest change of pace in a single sport (Rowing), we have GB's David Ambler in bronze, Canada's Kristina Walker in silver, and USA's Nicholas Rusher speeding ahead into the top spot. Sticking with boaty pursuits, we're looking at the most and least intimidating names in a single sport (Kayak Cross). You'd surely stay away from NZ's Finn Butcher (especially if you were a passing fish...), while who wouldn't want to hang out with France's Angele Hug. Olympic horses are no stranger to bizarre names. The gold for top horsey name this time has got to go to GB's Jagerbomb. Honourable mentions for the highly disparate selections of Chipmunk frh, Shadow Man and Lordships Graffalo. For best paired names, J.Christ and S.Kruse (GER, Rowing) just take it ahead of USA's Cook/Bacon (Diving). A very UK specific award now, although won by an American. USA's Quincy Hall wins by a mile in the 'Person who sounds most like a National Trust Property' competition. Causing confusion, its the people whose names don't match their nationalities. Tying for silver are Camille French of NZ and Kate French of GB, pipped to the post by Ireland's Mark English. Let's not forget Italy's Laura Paris, surely destined to appear at these games. A couple of silly ones now. Giving the gold for Dancing Queens to Macarena Ceballos from Argentina's swimming team and Macarena Perez Grasset riding BMX for Chile. Thanks to these women for teaching me this is a reasonably common Latin American name and not just a dance. "Cheek"iest name of the Olympics must go to the Netherlands Seve Van Ass. I love this name. Hope he owns it. And finally, the highly subjective Best Name category. For me, Jamaica's Hansle Parchment takes it on the line. Loads of other great contenders including NED's Worthy de Jong and Iris Wolves, AUS's Zac Stubblety Cook, & GB's Delicious Orie. What are your favourite Olympian names and why? <p>As the Olympics draws to a close, lets celebrate the attention grabbing, apt or not-so-apt names of this years Olympians. This comes from an English speakers perspective of course, and is intended to celebrate, never mock. #Olympics #Paris2024</p> <p>First up, it&#39;s the gold medal for nominative determinism. This year, galloping into the lead is Rosalind Canter - GB - Equestrian.</p> <p>Next up, joint gold for those who declined to pick up the gauntlet their names laid down. Spain&#39;s Marina Garcia Polo opted for artistic swimming over water polo (though still in a watery domain), whilst France&#39;s Nelson Epee chose rugby sevens over fencing.</p> <p>Winning names are next. I&#39;ve got to give the gold here to Elijah Winnington - AUS - swimming. Lindon Victor from Grenada&#39;s athletics team and Victor Montalvo of the USA are worthy runners up. Lets not forget Justin Best from USA rowing.</p> <p>Of course, there are the almost winning names, featuring Rafael and Rafaela Silva of Brazil&#39;s judo team. Ironically, they got the Bronze.</p> <p>Reminding us of the strict dietary regimes Olympians have to follow, we have Meline Nocandy of France.</p> <p>On the podium for biggest change of pace in a single sport (Rowing), we have GB&#39;s David Ambler in bronze, Canada&#39;s Kristina Walker in silver, and USA&#39;s Nicholas Rusher speeding ahead into the top spot.</p> <p>Sticking with boaty pursuits, we&#39;re looking at the most and least intimidating names in a single sport (Kayak Cross). You&#39;d surely stay away from NZ&#39;s Finn Butcher (especially if you were a passing fish...), while who wouldn&#39;t want to hang out with France&#39;s Angele Hug.</p> <p>Olympic horses are no stranger to bizarre names. The gold for top horsey name this time has got to go to GB&#39;s Jagerbomb. Honourable mentions for the highly disparate selections of Chipmunk frh, Shadow Man and Lordships Graffalo.</p> <p>For best paired names, J.Christ and S.Kruse (GER, Rowing) just take it ahead of USA&#39;s Cook/Bacon (Diving).</p> <p>A very UK specific award now, although won by an American. USA&#39;s Quincy Hall wins by a mile in the &#39;Person who sounds most like a National Trust Property&#39; competition.</p> <p>Causing confusion, its the people whose names don&#39;t match their nationalities. Tying for silver are Camille French of NZ and Kate French of GB, pipped to the post by Ireland&#39;s Mark English. Let&#39;s not forget Italy&#39;s Laura Paris, surely destined to appear at these games.</p> <p>A couple of silly ones now. Giving the gold for Dancing Queens to Macarena Ceballos from Argentina&#39;s swimming team and Macarena Perez Grasset riding BMX for Chile. Thanks to these women for teaching me this is a reasonably common Latin American name and not just a dance.</p> <p>&quot;Cheek&quot;iest name of the Olympics must go to the Netherlands Seve Van Ass. I love this name. Hope he owns it.</p> <p>And finally, the highly subjective Best Name category. For me, Jamaica&#39;s Hansle Parchment takes it on the line. Loads of other great contenders including NED&#39;s Worthy de Jong and Iris Wolves, AUS&#39;s Zac Stubblety Cook, &amp; GB&#39;s Delicious Orie.</p> <p>What are your favourite Olympian names and why?</p> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:21:04 GMT https://blue.feedland.org/?item=512511 https://blue.feedland.org/?item=512511 As the Olympics draws to a close, lets celebrate the attention grabbing, apt or not-so-apt names of this years Olympians. This comes from an English speakers perspective of course, and is intended to celebrate, never mock. #Olympics #Paris2024 First up, it's the gold medal for nominative determinism. This year, galloping into the lead is Rosalind Canter - GB - Equestrian. Next up, joint gold for those who declined to pick up the gauntlet their names laid down. Spain's Marina Garcia Polo opted for artistic swimming over water polo (though still in a watery domain), whilst France's Nelson Epee chose rugby sevens over fencing. Winning names are next. I've got to give the gold here to Elijah Winnington - AUS - swimming. Lindon Victor from Grenada's athletics team and Victor Montalvo of the USA are worthy runners up. Lets not forget Justin Best from USA rowing. Of course, there are the almost winning names, featuring Rafael and Rafaela Silva of Brazil's judo team. Ironically, they got the Bronze. Reminding us of the strict dietary regimes Olympians have to follow, we have Meline Nocandy of France. On the podium for biggest change of pace in a single sport (Rowing), we have GB's David Ambler in bronze, Canada's Kristina Walker in silver, and USA's Nicholas Rusher speeding ahead into the top spot. Sticking with boaty pursuits, we're looking at the most and least intimidating names in a single sport (Kayak Cross). You'd surely stay away from NZ's Finn Butcher (especially if you were a passing fish...), while who wouldn't want to hang out with France's Angele Hug. Olympic horses are no stranger to bizarre names. The gold for top horsey name this time has got to go to GB's Jagerbomb. Honourable mentions for the highly disparate selections of Chipmunk frh, Shadow Man and Lordships Graffalo. For best paired names, J.Christ and S.Kruse (GER, Rowing) just take it ahead of USA's Cook/Bacon (Diving). A very UK specific award now, although won by an American. USA's Quincy Hall wins by a mile in the 'Person who sounds most like a National Trust Property' competition. Causing confusion, its the people whose names don't match their nationalities. Tying for silver are Camille French of NZ and Kate French of GB, pipped to the post by Ireland's Mark English. Let's not forget Italy's Laura Paris, surely destined to appear at these games. A couple of silly ones now. Giving the gold for Dancing Queens to Macarena Ceballos from Argentina's swimming team and Macarena Perez Grasset riding BMX for Chile. Thanks to these women for teaching me this is a reasonably common Latin American name and not just a dance. "Cheek"iest name of the Olympics must go to the Netherlands Seve Van Ass. I love this name. Hope he owns it. And finally, the highly subjective Best Name category. For me, Jamaica's Hansle Parchment takes it on the line. Loads of other great contenders including NED's Worthy de Jong and Iris Wolves, AUS's Zac Stubblety Cook, & GB's Delicious Orie. What are your favourite Olympian names and why? <p>As the Olympics draws to a close, lets celebrate the attention grabbing, apt or not-so-apt names of this years Olympians. This comes from an English speakers perspective of course, and is intended to celebrate, never mock. #Olympics #Paris2024</p> <p>First up, it&#39;s the gold medal for nominative determinism. This year, galloping into the lead is Rosalind Canter - GB - Equestrian.</p> <p>Next up, joint gold for those who declined to pick up the gauntlet their names laid down. Spain&#39;s Marina Garcia Polo opted for artistic swimming over water polo (though still in a watery domain), whilst France&#39;s Nelson Epee chose rugby sevens over fencing.</p> <p>Winning names are next. I&#39;ve got to give the gold here to Elijah Winnington - AUS - swimming. Lindon Victor from Grenada&#39;s athletics team and Victor Montalvo of the USA are worthy runners up. Lets not forget Justin Best from USA rowing.</p> <p>Of course, there are the almost winning names, featuring Rafael and Rafaela Silva of Brazil&#39;s judo team. Ironically, they got the Bronze.</p> <p>Reminding us of the strict dietary regimes Olympians have to follow, we have Meline Nocandy of France.</p> <p>On the podium for biggest change of pace in a single sport (Rowing), we have GB&#39;s David Ambler in bronze, Canada&#39;s Kristina Walker in silver, and USA&#39;s Nicholas Rusher speeding ahead into the top spot.</p> <p>Sticking with boaty pursuits, we&#39;re looking at the most and least intimidating names in a single sport (Kayak Cross). You&#39;d surely stay away from NZ&#39;s Finn Butcher (especially if you were a passing fish...), while who wouldn&#39;t want to hang out with France&#39;s Angele Hug.</p> <p>Olympic horses are no stranger to bizarre names. The gold for top horsey name this time has got to go to GB&#39;s Jagerbomb. Honourable mentions for the highly disparate selections of Chipmunk frh, Shadow Man and Lordships Graffalo.</p> <p>For best paired names, J.Christ and S.Kruse (GER, Rowing) just take it ahead of USA&#39;s Cook/Bacon (Diving).</p> <p>A very UK specific award now, although won by an American. USA&#39;s Quincy Hall wins by a mile in the &#39;Person who sounds most like a National Trust Property&#39; competition.</p> <p>Causing confusion, its the people whose names don&#39;t match their nationalities. Tying for silver are Camille French of NZ and Kate French of GB, pipped to the post by Ireland&#39;s Mark English. Let&#39;s not forget Italy&#39;s Laura Paris, surely destined to appear at these games.</p> <p>A couple of silly ones now. Giving the gold for Dancing Queens to Macarena Ceballos from Argentina&#39;s swimming team and Macarena Perez Grasset riding BMX for Chile. Thanks to these women for teaching me this is a reasonably common Latin American name and not just a dance.</p> <p>&quot;Cheek&quot;iest name of the Olympics must go to the Netherlands Seve Van Ass. I love this name. Hope he owns it.</p> <p>And finally, the highly subjective Best Name category. For me, Jamaica&#39;s Hansle Parchment takes it on the line. Loads of other great contenders including NED&#39;s Worthy de Jong and Iris Wolves, AUS&#39;s Zac Stubblety Cook, &amp; GB&#39;s Delicious Orie.</p> <p>What are your favourite Olympian names and why?</p> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:21:01 GMT https://blue.feedland.org/?item=512510 https://blue.feedland.org/?item=512510 As the Olympics draws to a close, lets celebrate the attention grabbing, apt or not-so-apt names of this years Olympians. This comes from an English speakers perspective of course, and is intended to celebrate, never mock. #Olympics #Paris2024 First up, it's the gold medal for nominative determinism. This year, galloping into the lead is Rosalind Canter - GB - Equestrian. Next up, joint gold for those who declined to pick up the gauntlet their names laid down. Spain's Marina Garcia Polo opted for artistic swimming over water polo (though still in a watery domain), whilst France's Nelson Epee chose rugby sevens over fencing. Winning names are next. I've got to give the gold here to Elijah Winnington - AUS - swimming. Lindon Victor from Grenada's athletics team and Victor Montalvo of the USA are worthy runners up. Lets not forget Justin Best from USA rowing. Of course, there are the almost winning names, featuring Rafael and Rafaela Silva of Brazil's judo team. Ironically, they got the Bronze. Reminding us of the strict dietary regimes Olympians have to follow, we have Meline Nocandy of France. On the podium for biggest change of pace in a single sport (Rowing), we have GB's David Ambler in bronze, Canada's Kristina Walker in silver, and USA's Nicholas Rusher speeding ahead into the top spot. Sticking with boaty pursuits, we're looking at the most and least intimidating names in a single sport (Kayak Cross). You'd surely stay away from NZ's Finn Butcher (especially if you were a passing fish...), while who wouldn't want to hang out with France's Angele Hug. Olympic horses are no stranger to bizarre names. The gold for top horsey name this time has got to go to GB's Jagerbomb. Honourable mentions for the highly disparate selections of Chipmunk frh, Shadow Man and Lordships Graffalo. For best paired names, J.Christ and S.Kruse (GER, Rowing) just take it ahead of USA's Cook/Bacon (Diving). A very UK specific award now, although won by an American. USA's Quincy Hall wins by a mile in the 'Person who sounds most like a National Trust Property' competition. Causing confusion, its the people whose names don't match their nationalities. Tying for silver are Camille French of NZ and Kate French of GB, pipped to the post by Ireland's Mark English. Let's not forget Italy's Laura Paris, surely destined to appear at these games. A couple of silly ones now. Giving the gold for Dancing Queens to Macarena Ceballos from Argentina's swimming team and Macarena Perez Grasset riding BMX for Chile. Thanks to these women for teaching me this is a reasonably common Latin American name and not just a dance. "Cheek"iest name of the Olympics must go to the Netherlands Seve Van Ass. I love this name. Hope he owns it. And finally, the highly subjective Best Name category. For me, Jamaica's Hansle Parchment takes it on the line. Loads of other great contenders including NED's Worthy de Jong and Iris Wolves, AUS's Zac Stubblety Cook, & GB's Delicious Orie. What are your favourite Olympian names and why? <p>As the Olympics draws to a close, lets celebrate the attention grabbing, apt or not-so-apt names of this years Olympians. This comes from an English speakers perspective of course, and is intended to celebrate, never mock. #Olympics #Paris2024</p> <p>First up, it&#39;s the gold medal for nominative determinism. This year, galloping into the lead is Rosalind Canter - GB - Equestrian.</p> <p>Next up, joint gold for those who declined to pick up the gauntlet their names laid down. Spain&#39;s Marina Garcia Polo opted for artistic swimming over water polo (though still in a watery domain), whilst France&#39;s Nelson Epee chose rugby sevens over fencing.</p> <p>Winning names are next. I&#39;ve got to give the gold here to Elijah Winnington - AUS - swimming. Lindon Victor from Grenada&#39;s athletics team and Victor Montalvo of the USA are worthy runners up. Lets not forget Justin Best from USA rowing.</p> <p>Of course, there are the almost winning names, featuring Rafael and Rafaela Silva of Brazil&#39;s judo team. Ironically, they got the Bronze.</p> <p>Reminding us of the strict dietary regimes Olympians have to follow, we have Meline Nocandy of France.</p> <p>On the podium for biggest change of pace in a single sport (Rowing), we have GB&#39;s David Ambler in bronze, Canada&#39;s Kristina Walker in silver, and USA&#39;s Nicholas Rusher speeding ahead into the top spot.</p> <p>Sticking with boaty pursuits, we&#39;re looking at the most and least intimidating names in a single sport (Kayak Cross). You&#39;d surely stay away from NZ&#39;s Finn Butcher (especially if you were a passing fish...), while who wouldn&#39;t want to hang out with France&#39;s Angele Hug.</p> <p>Olympic horses are no stranger to bizarre names. The gold for top horsey name this time has got to go to GB&#39;s Jagerbomb. Honourable mentions for the highly disparate selections of Chipmunk frh, Shadow Man and Lordships Graffalo.</p> <p>For best paired names, J.Christ and S.Kruse (GER, Rowing) just take it ahead of USA&#39;s Cook/Bacon (Diving).</p> <p>A very UK specific award now, although won by an American. USA&#39;s Quincy Hall wins by a mile in the &#39;Person who sounds most like a National Trust Property&#39; competition.</p> <p>Causing confusion, its the people whose names don&#39;t match their nationalities. Tying for silver are Camille French of NZ and Kate French of GB, pipped to the post by Ireland&#39;s Mark English. Let&#39;s not forget Italy&#39;s Laura Paris, surely destined to appear at these games.</p> <p>A couple of silly ones now. Giving the gold for Dancing Queens to Macarena Ceballos from Argentina&#39;s swimming team and Macarena Perez Grasset riding BMX for Chile. Thanks to these women for teaching me this is a reasonably common Latin American name and not just a dance.</p> <p>&quot;Cheek&quot;iest name of the Olympics must go to the Netherlands Seve Van Ass. I love this name. Hope he owns it.</p> <p>And finally, the highly subjective Best Name category. For me, Jamaica&#39;s Hansle Parchment takes it on the line. Loads of other great contenders including NED&#39;s Worthy de Jong and Iris Wolves, AUS&#39;s Zac Stubblety Cook, &amp; GB&#39;s Delicious Orie.</p> <p>What are your favourite Olympian names and why?</p> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:20:05 GMT https://blue.feedland.org/?item=512509 https://blue.feedland.org/?item=512509 As the Olympics draws to a close, lets celebrate the attention grabbing, apt or not-so-apt names of this years Olympians. This comes from an English speakers perspective of course, and is intended to celebrate, never mock. #Olympics #Paris2024 First up, it's the gold medal for nominative determinism. This year, galloping into the lead is Rosalind Canter - GB - Equestrian. Next up, joint gold for those who declined to pick up the gauntlet their names laid down. Spain's Marina Garcia Polo opted for artistic swimming over water polo (though still in a watery domain), whilst France's Nelson Epee chose rugby sevens over fencing. Winning names are next. I've got to give the gold here to Elijah Winnington - AUS - swimming. Lindon Victor from Grenada's athletics team and Victor Montalvo of the USA are worthy runners up. Lets not forget Justin Best from USA rowing. Of course, there are the almost winning names, featuring Rafael and Rafaela Silva of Brazil's judo team. Ironically, they got the Bronze. Reminding us of the strict dietary regimes Olympians have to follow, we have Meline Nocandy of France. On the podium for biggest change of pace in a single sport (Rowing), we have GB's David Ambler in bronze, Canada's Kristina Walker in silver, and USA's Nicholas Rusher speeding ahead into the top spot. Sticking with boaty pursuits, we're looking at the most and least intimidating names in a single sport (Kayak Cross). You'd surely stay away from NZ's Finn Butcher (especially if you were a passing fish...), while who wouldn't want to hang out with France's Angele Hug. Olympic horses are no stranger to bizarre names. The gold for top horsey name this time has got to go to GB's Jagerbomb. Honourable mentions for the highly disparate selections of Chipmunk frh, Shadow Man and Lordships Graffalo. For best paired names, J.Christ and S.Kruse (GER, Rowing) just take it ahead of USA's Cook/Bacon (Diving). A very UK specific award now, although won by an American. USA's Quincy Hall wins by a mile in the 'Person who sounds most like a National Trust Property' competition. Causing confusion, its the people whose names don't match their nationalities. Tying for silver are Camille French of NZ and Kate French of GB, pipped to the post by Ireland's Mark English. Let's not forget Italy's Laura Paris, surely destined to appear at these games. A couple of silly ones now. Giving the gold for Dancing Queens to Macarena Ceballos from Argentina's swimming team and Macarena Perez Grasset riding BMX for Chile. Thanks to these women for teaching me this is a reasonably common Latin American name and not just a dance. "Cheek"iest name of the Olympics must go to the Netherlands Seve Van Ass. I love this name. Hope he owns it. And finally, the highly subjective Best Name category. For me, Jamaica's Hansle Parchment takes it on the line. Loads of other great contenders including NED's Worthy de Jong and Iris Wolves, AUS's Zac Stubblety Cook, & GB's Delicious Orie. What are your favourite Olympian names and why? <p>As the Olympics draws to a close, lets celebrate the attention grabbing, apt or not-so-apt names of this years Olympians. This comes from an English speakers perspective of course, and is intended to celebrate, never mock. #Olympics #Paris2024</p> <p>First up, it&#39;s the gold medal for nominative determinism. This year, galloping into the lead is Rosalind Canter - GB - Equestrian.</p> <p>Next up, joint gold for those who declined to pick up the gauntlet their names laid down. Spain&#39;s Marina Garcia Polo opted for artistic swimming over water polo (though still in a watery domain), whilst France&#39;s Nelson Epee chose rugby sevens over fencing.</p> <p>Winning names are next. I&#39;ve got to give the gold here to Elijah Winnington - AUS - swimming. Lindon Victor from Grenada&#39;s athletics team and Victor Montalvo of the USA are worthy runners up. Lets not forget Justin Best from USA rowing.</p> <p>Of course, there are the almost winning names, featuring Rafael and Rafaela Silva of Brazil&#39;s judo team. Ironically, they got the Bronze.</p> <p>Reminding us of the strict dietary regimes Olympians have to follow, we have Meline Nocandy of France.</p> <p>On the podium for biggest change of pace in a single sport (Rowing), we have GB&#39;s David Ambler in bronze, Canada&#39;s Kristina Walker in silver, and USA&#39;s Nicholas Rusher speeding ahead into the top spot.</p> <p>Sticking with boaty pursuits, we&#39;re looking at the most and least intimidating names in a single sport (Kayak Cross). You&#39;d surely stay away from NZ&#39;s Finn Butcher (especially if you were a passing fish...), while who wouldn&#39;t want to hang out with France&#39;s Angele Hug.</p> <p>Olympic horses are no stranger to bizarre names. The gold for top horsey name this time has got to go to GB&#39;s Jagerbomb. Honourable mentions for the highly disparate selections of Chipmunk frh, Shadow Man and Lordships Graffalo.</p> <p>For best paired names, J.Christ and S.Kruse (GER, Rowing) just take it ahead of USA&#39;s Cook/Bacon (Diving).</p> <p>A very UK specific award now, although won by an American. USA&#39;s Quincy Hall wins by a mile in the &#39;Person who sounds most like a National Trust Property&#39; competition.</p> <p>Causing confusion, its the people whose names don&#39;t match their nationalities. Tying for silver are Camille French of NZ and Kate French of GB, pipped to the post by Ireland&#39;s Mark English. Let&#39;s not forget Italy&#39;s Laura Paris, surely destined to appear at these games.</p> <p>A couple of silly ones now. Giving the gold for Dancing Queens to Macarena Ceballos from Argentina&#39;s swimming team and Macarena Perez Grasset riding BMX for Chile. Thanks to these women for teaching me this is a reasonably common Latin American name and not just a dance.</p> <p>&quot;Cheek&quot;iest name of the Olympics must go to the Netherlands Seve Van Ass. I love this name. Hope he owns it.</p> <p>And finally, the highly subjective Best Name category. For me, Jamaica&#39;s Hansle Parchment takes it on the line. Loads of other great contenders including NED&#39;s Worthy de Jong and Iris Wolves, AUS&#39;s Zac Stubblety Cook, &amp; GB&#39;s Delicious Orie.</p> <p>What are your favourite Olympian names and why?</p> Sun, 11 Aug 2024 12:18:26 GMT https://blue.feedland.org/?item=512507 https://blue.feedland.org/?item=512507 As the Olympics draws to a close, lets celebrate the attention grabbing, apt or not-so-apt names of this years Olympians. This comes from an English speakers perspective of course, and is intended to celebrate, never mock. #Olympics #Paris2024 First up, it's the gold medal for nominative determinism. This year, galloping into the lead is Rosalind Canter - GB - Equestrian. Next up, joint gold for those who declined to pick up the gauntlet their names laid down. Spain's Marina Garcia Polo opted for artistic swimming over water polo (though still in a watery domain), whilst France's Nelson Epee chose rugby sevens over fencing. Winning names are next. I've got to give the gold here to Elijah Winnington - AUS - swimming. Lindon Victor from Grenada's athletics team and Victor Montalvo of the USA are worthy runners up. Lets not forget Justin Best from USA rowing. Of course, there are the almost winning names, featuring Rafael and Rafaela Silva of Brazil's judo team. Ironically, they got the Bronze. Reminding us of the strict dietary regimes Olympians have to follow, we have Meline Nocandy of France. On the podium for biggest change of pace in a single sport (Rowing), we have GB's David Ambler in bronze, Canada's Kristina Walker in silver, and USA's Nicholas Rusher speeding ahead into the top spot. Sticking with boaty pursuits, we're looking at the most and least intimidating names in a single sport (Kayak Cross). You'd surely stay away from NZ's Finn Butcher (especially if you were a passing fish...), while who wouldn't want to hang out with France's Angele Hug. Olympic horses are no stranger to bizarre names. The gold for top horsey name this time has got to go to GB's Jagerbomb. Honourable mentions for the highly disparate selections of Chipmunk frh, Shadow Man and Lordships Graffalo. For best paired names, J.Christ and S.Kruse (GER, Rowing) just take it ahead of USA's Cook/Bacon (Diving). A very UK specific award now, although won by an American. USA's Quincy Hall wins by a mile in the 'Person who sounds most like a National Trust Property' competition. Causing confusion, its the people whose names don't match their nationalities. Tying for silver are Camille French of NZ and Kate French of GB, pipped to the post by Ireland's Mark English. Let's not forget Italy's Laura Paris, surely destined to appear at these games. A couple of silly ones now. Giving the gold for Dancing Queens to Macarena Ceballos from Argentina's swimming team and Macarena Perez Grasset riding BMX for Chile. Thanks to these women for teaching me this is a reasonably common Latin American name and not just a dance. "Cheek"iest name of the Olympics must go to the Netherlands Seve Van Ass. I love this name. Hope he owns it. And finally, the highly subjective Best Name category. For me, Jamaica's Hansle Parchment takes it on the line. Loads of other great contenders including NED's Worthy de Jong and Iris Wolves, AUS's Zac Stubblety Cook, & GB's Delicious Orie. What are your favourite Olympian names and why?