The Socially Distant Sports Bar 9: Dr Z
May 25, 2020
The hosts dive into the world of sports with witty banter about skincare and training fads. They highlight Mo Norman's unique golf swing and dissect Robbie Savage's heated phone call on national selection. Elis champions Kerry Strug's Olympic bravery, while Steff introduces the controversial Ben Johnson doping scandal, sparking a debate on ethics in athletics. They share amusing anecdotes about Bullseye's terrible prizes, celebrate Hibernian fans, and discuss lifelong devotion to lower-league teams. Great book recommendations round off the conversation!
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Mo Norman: The Unorthodox Golf Genius
- Mike describes Mo Norman as a uniquely self-taught golfing genius with an unorthodox swing who only played near his home in Kitchener, Ontario.
- Norman would drive balls over a footbridge and routinely hit remarkable distances, winning repeatedly on the Canadian senior tour.
Why Athletes Endure Severe Pain
- Elis and the team highlight Kerry Strug's vault as an extreme example of 'playing through the pain' that defines elite sport moments.
- They argue top athletes often accept severe short-term harm for rare career-defining rewards like Olympic gold.
Doping Is Not A Simple Villain Story
- Steff's documentary pick, 9.79*, reframes Ben Johnson's 1988 scandal as complex rather than purely villainous and questions who became the fall guy.
- The hosts note doping debates reveal blurred lines between training, advantage, national pressure and moral judgement.
