The Duos had a long wait between rounds, last competing on Day 4 of these Olympic Games. The Solo Event fighters - much more fresh after their Day 9 Quarter Final crunch. The combination of waiting and high stakes made for a pressure cooker environment. Day 11 did not disappoint!
The Duos were on first and the favourites were in fine form! Damo & Banging were cool and calm in their execution of Finland, unassuming as they made New Zealand the Gold Medal frontrunners at these 2016 Olympic Games! Their primary competition - Canada - were much more flashy in their demolishing of Poland's Bofh & Cukier.
After "The Greek Crisis" were gifted a randomized Bye in the First Round, the most anticipated match of Round 2 became their meeting with arch-rivals Liam & nif! It was difficult to not see this match in a political context. The controversy of The British Exit hung in the air at these Games, at least until the air rushed out with Team GB's win. maxilos & proXade have had the better of Liam & nif so frequently this year, but with everything to fight for - The Brits pulled off another unbelievable moment!
On the flipside, there was nothing but joy for Jammer2Omega & Porygonix as they faced down the daunting task of Aussie heavyweight Statix and Duo expert Corrupt hydraslash! In the fight of their life, the controversially chosen USA team rose to the occasion. A thrilling coming out for one of the burgeoning tandems of 2016!
The competitive rivalry between Australia and The United States has been building throughout these Games, and there was one last twist in their story. As the Solo Quarter Finals gave both nations a chance to move on to the Gold Medal match -- it was the Hall of Fame longshots who shocked the world! Shamrock had to work hard to eliminate The_Purple_Bunny, while India's Rockey316 was faced with an ElJobber fighting well below standard!
A shocking twist that guarantees Singapore and India no less than a Silver Medal! Shamrock will be the favourite as the first medals of these Olympic Games are awarded - tomorrow, Day 12! Fighting for the Bronze will be USA and Australia - not where either expected to be!
Tournament 72: 2016 Olympic Duo Event - Round 2:
1. Mime & Politics (CAN) d. Bofh & Cukier (POL) [+6]
2. Liam & nif (GBR) d. maxilos & proXade (GRC) [+1]
3. Damo & Banging (NZL) d. ArtemisFlow & Zmoke (FIN) [+1]
4. Jammer2Omega & Porygonix (USA) d. Statix & Corrupt hydraslash (AUS) [+1]
Tournament 70: 2016 Olympic Solo Event - Semi Finals:
1. Shamrock (SNG) d. The_Purple_Bunny (USA) [+1]
2. Rockey316 (IND) d. ElJobber (AUS) [+2]
Day 12 begins the Medal count as the first winners are crowned! Team USA has a chance at two Medals: "The Guardian" CaTigeReptile goes in favourite to claim the 3way Gold Medal she won for China last year, while The_Purple_Bunny will be favourite in his Bronze Medal match with ElJobber of Australia!
Day 12 - Tournament 70: 2016 Olympic Solo Event - Finals:
Gold/Silver: Shamrock (SNG) versus Rockey316 (IND)
Bronze: The_Purple_Bunny (USA) versus ElJobber (AUS)
Day 12 - Tournament 71: 2016 Olympic 3way Event - Final:
Gold/Silver/Bronze: CaTigeReptile (USA) versus Chromatose (HUN) versus Murdoink (CHL)
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