SNL Flashback: The "All-Drug Olympics" Weightlifting Finals

With the Tokyo Summer Olympics in full swing, this is the perfect time to look back on one of the funniest Olympic-themed Saturday Night Live sketches: Weekend Update coverage of the weightlifting finals at the "All-Drug Olympics". 

The All-Drug Olympics was part of SNL's Weekend Update segment during SNL's 14th season opener in October 1988. It is less than two minutes long, but is still funnier than any SNL sketch from recent years. Dennis Miller introduced the hilarious premise as "an idea whose time has come. The first All-Drug Olympics opened today in Bogota, Columbia. Athletes are allowed to take any substance whatsoever before, after, and even during the competition. So far, 115 world records have been shattered." 

Kevin Nealon served as the live correspondent covering the weightlifting finals. He introduced Soviet weightlifter Sergei Akmudov (played by the late Phil Hartman) as he prepared for a clean and jerk of over 1500 pounds. According to Nealon, Akmudov had taken "anabolic steroids, novocaine, Nyquil, Darvon and some sort of fish paralyzer", along with several cocktails within the hour. 

Nealon then stepped away to allow viewers to watch Akmudov attempt a world record clean and jerk of over 1500 pounds. Viewers got more than they bargained for, however, as Akmudov not only failed to lift the weight off the floor, but also tore his arms clean off, leaving blood squirting from his shoulders. 

NOTE: This video shows a lot of blood at the 58-second mark, and although it is not real, it is not for the squeamish. And it is definitely not for the kids.

   

The funniest part of the sketch is Nealon's deadpan reaction to the gory scene: "You know, you hate to see something like this happen, Dennis. He probably doesn’t have that much pain right now, but I think tomorrow he’s really gonna feel that, Dennis. Back to you." 

DISCLAIMER: Holdout Sports does not condone performance-enhancing or recreational drugs of any kind. 

[SNL]

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With the Tokyo Summer Olympics in full swing, this is the perfect time to look back on one of the funniest Olympic-themed Saturday Night Live sketches: Weekend Update coverage of the weightlifting finals at the "All-Drug Olympics". 

The All-Drug Olympics was part of SNL's Weekend Update segment during SNL's 14th season opener in October 1988. It is less than two minutes long, but is still funnier than any SNL sketch from recent years. Dennis Miller introduced the hilarious premise as "an idea whose time has come. The first All-Drug Olympics opened today in Bogota, Columbia. Athletes are allowed to take any substance whatsoever before, after, and even during the competition. So far, 115 world records have been shattered." 

Kevin Nealon served as the live correspondent covering the weightlifting finals. He introduced Soviet weightlifter Sergei Akmudov (played by the late Phil Hartman) as he prepared for a clean and jerk of over 1500 pounds. According to Nealon, Akmudov had taken "anabolic steroids, novocaine, Nyquil, Darvon and some sort of fish paralyzer", along with several cocktails within the hour. 

Nealon then stepped away to allow viewers to watch Akmudov attempt a world record clean and jerk of over 1500 pounds. Viewers got more than they bargained for, however, as Akmudov not only failed to lift the weight off the floor, but also tore his arms clean off, leaving blood squirting from his shoulders. 

NOTE: This video shows a lot of blood at the 58-second mark, and although it is not real, it is not for the squeamish. And it is definitely not for the kids.

   

The funniest part of the sketch is Nealon's deadpan reaction to the gory scene: "You know, you hate to see something like this happen, Dennis. He probably doesn’t have that much pain right now, but I think tomorrow he’s really gonna feel that, Dennis. Back to you." 

DISCLAIMER: Holdout Sports does not condone performance-enhancing or recreational drugs of any kind. 

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Tour de France Stage 1: Spectator sign triggers colossal crash

Saturday's first stage of the 2021 Tour de France was marred by a colossal crash caused by a careless fan holding a sign too close to the road. 

It happened with less than 30 miles remaining in Stage 1.  A fan stood on the edge of the road with a sign that said "Allezopi-omi!"  From our vantage point, it appears that they were facing in one direction posing for a picture as the lead cyclists rapidly approached from the other direction.  Either they were completely unaware that the riders were approaching, or they were trying to take the photo at the exact moment that the bikers passed by.  

Regardless of the reason for the photo, things turned out badly as it turned out to be a spectacular lapse in judgement.  The fan's sign clipped German cyclist Tony Martin, taking him down and triggering a chain reaction that led to a massive crash involving dozens of riders, bringing the race to a virtual halt.  
 

Here is an aerial view of the crash and its aftermath.  What a mess.

look at this absolute nightmare that resulted pic.twitter.com/3Nf2QFMqHu

— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) June 26, 2021

Fortunately, most of the riders came away relatively unscathed, with only one rider, German cyclist Jasha Sutterlin, having to pull out of the race entirely.  The major damage from the crash was suffered by the bikes, as many riders had to swap out their bikes for new ones due to bent wheels, bent levers, or shattered frames.

jc pic.twitter.com/SE81ehH6fF

— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) June 26, 2021

There have been plenty of crashes at the Tour de France over the years, but this was an embarrassing mishap that was completely avoidable.  There may not be any way to discipline this fan since it was an accident, but hopefully they will be more careful in the future.  

UPDATE 6/27/21:  Organizers of the 2021 Tour de France plan on suing the fan who caused the crash.  The fan fled the scene and has yet to be found.  

[LBS]

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Saturday's first stage of the 2021 Tour de France was marred by a colossal crash caused by a careless fan holding a sign too close to the road. 

It happened with less than 30 miles remaining in Stage 1.  A fan stood on the edge of the road with a sign that said "Allezopi-omi!"  From our vantage point, it appears that they were facing in one direction posing for a picture as the lead cyclists rapidly approached from the other direction.  Either they were completely unaware that the riders were approaching, or they were trying to take the photo at the exact moment that the bikers passed by.  

Regardless of the reason for the photo, things turned out badly as it turned out to be a spectacular lapse in judgement.  The fan's sign clipped German cyclist Tony Martin, taking him down and triggering a chain reaction that led to a massive crash involving dozens of riders, bringing the race to a virtual halt.  
 

Here is an aerial view of the crash and its aftermath.  What a mess.

look at this absolute nightmare that resulted pic.twitter.com/3Nf2QFMqHu

— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) June 26, 2021

Fortunately, most of the riders came away relatively unscathed, with only one rider, German cyclist Jasha Sutterlin, having to pull out of the race entirely.  The major damage from the crash was suffered by the bikes, as many riders had to swap out their bikes for new ones due to bent wheels, bent levers, or shattered frames.

jc pic.twitter.com/SE81ehH6fF

— Timothy Burke (@bubbaprog) June 26, 2021

There have been plenty of crashes at the Tour de France over the years, but this was an embarrassing mishap that was completely avoidable.  There may not be any way to discipline this fan since it was an accident, but hopefully they will be more careful in the future.  

UPDATE 6/27/21:  Organizers of the 2021 Tour de France plan on suing the fan who caused the crash.  The fan fled the scene and has yet to be found.  

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Massive crash in Stage 10 of Tour de France

Multiple riders were taken down in a huge crash during Tuesday's Stage 10 of the Tour de France. 

The riders that went down included American Neilson Powless, Latvia's Toms Skujins, Denmark's Caspar Pedersen and Robert Gesink of the Netherlands. A large group of over 50 riders were heading along a straightaway at about 55 kph when a couple of bikes bumped wheels, setting off a chain reaction that led to several riders being knocked over.

 

No word as to the condition of the riders, but we hope they are OK.

[NBC Sports]

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Multiple riders were taken down in a huge crash during Tuesday's Stage 10 of the Tour de France. 

The riders that went down included American Neilson Powless, Latvia's Toms Skujins, Denmark's Caspar Pedersen and Robert Gesink of the Netherlands. A large group of over 50 riders were heading along a straightaway at about 55 kph when a couple of bikes bumped wheels, setting off a chain reaction that led to several riders being knocked over.

 

No word as to the condition of the riders, but we hope they are OK.

[NBC Sports]

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Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen suffers horrifying crash at Tour of Poland, fights for life

A frightening scene played out at the finish line of the first stage of the Tour of Poland in the city of Katowice on Wednesday that resulted in a horrible crash that left Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen fighting for his life.

Jakobsen was riding along the edge of the straightaway on a downhill slope when fellow Dutch cyclist Dylan Groenewegen began to lean towards him as they approached the finish line. Jakobsen lost his balance and crashed through a security barrier, causing him to flip over and fall hard on the pavement.

This is the worst crash I’ve seen in a long time. I’m not religious but I’m Praying hard for @FabioJakobsen right now #tourofpoland pic.twitter.com/4TCuUVDU4V

— Ian Lyons (@ianridesbikes) August 5, 2020

According to Fox News, Jakobsen is currently in a coma after having five hours of surgery on his head and face after the crash.

UPDATE 8/7: As of Friday, according to the AP, Jakobsen is in good condition. He is responsive, breathing on his own, and is able to move his limbs. He sustained extensive bruises to his chest and will need physical therapy, but is expected to leave the hospital in two weeks. All things considered, that is excellent news.

[Fox News]

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Judul : Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen suffers horrifying crash at Tour of Poland, fights for life
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A frightening scene played out at the finish line of the first stage of the Tour of Poland in the city of Katowice on Wednesday that resulted in a horrible crash that left Dutch cyclist Fabio Jakobsen fighting for his life.

Jakobsen was riding along the edge of the straightaway on a downhill slope when fellow Dutch cyclist Dylan Groenewegen began to lean towards him as they approached the finish line. Jakobsen lost his balance and crashed through a security barrier, causing him to flip over and fall hard on the pavement.

This is the worst crash I’ve seen in a long time. I’m not religious but I’m Praying hard for @FabioJakobsen right now #tourofpoland pic.twitter.com/4TCuUVDU4V

— Ian Lyons (@ianridesbikes) August 5, 2020

According to Fox News, Jakobsen is currently in a coma after having five hours of surgery on his head and face after the crash.

UPDATE 8/7: As of Friday, according to the AP, Jakobsen is in good condition. He is responsive, breathing on his own, and is able to move his limbs. He sustained extensive bruises to his chest and will need physical therapy, but is expected to leave the hospital in two weeks. All things considered, that is excellent news.

[Fox News]

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