{"id":915,"date":"2014-02-17T21:13:24","date_gmt":"2014-02-17T21:13:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/?p=915"},"modified":"2014-02-17T21:13:24","modified_gmt":"2014-02-17T21:13:24","slug":"john-daly-gold-medalist-in-hair-humor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.thegentsplace.com\/john-daly-gold-medalist-in-hair-humor\/","title":{"rendered":"John Daly: Gold Medalist in Hair, Humor"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\tIt\u2019s not unheard of for Olympians to draw fame (or infamy) from actions taking place independent of their sport, but it normally centers around the typical stuff like smoking pot<\/a> and hiring hit men<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Team USA\u2019s John Daly, however, might be the first to do so by way of hair. Competing in men\u2019s skeleton, he has emerged as one of Sochi 2014\u2019s most memorable athletes via constant promotion of his hair, hair routine, and hair products:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnDalyUSA\/status\/433148142612410368<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnDalyUSA\/status\/432349206599045120<\/p>\n

https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnDalyUSA\/status\/431909716294266880<\/p>\n

Regrettably, Daly lost out on his opportunity to take bronze Saturday night when he lost control of his sled. But his character and overall performance won\u2019t soon be eclipsed. On the surface, he maneuvered the spotlight with wit and nonchalance; below, he showed us that fierce competition doesn\u2019t have to culminate in a burden of pressure and stoicism\u2014and that sincere confidence means laughing at yourself and not your competition.<\/p>\n

Take note NFL cornerbacks: less post-game gloating<\/a> during interviews, more playing with reporters\u2019 hair and complimenting their sheen:<\/p>\n

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Also today @JohnDalyUSA played with my hair and complimented my usage of rice pomade. #MyLastOlympics<\/a><\/p>\n

— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) February 11, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n