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The Official Rio Olympics 2016 Thread (pt 2)
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
Whitlock is even closer to a medal now.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"what colour?"
Bronze, if he holds it together on the floor.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Got everything crossed  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Aaarrggggh pressure on!!!! |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Got everything crossed "
It's done. Now we just have to hope no one scores more on their last piece.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"what colour?"
Racialist  |
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"what colour?
Racialist "
its an important question!! |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"what colour?
Racialist
its an important question!!"
Ben will be the same colour as the medal in a couple of weeks.
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"what colour?
Racialist
its an important question!!
Ben will be the same colour as the medal in a couple of weeks.
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do they do lobster medals then??  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Unpopular view but bronze is second loser. Winning is everything.
He's a better gymnast than me I ain't gonna argue that but why celebrate a loser. Nobody celebrates losing in the cup semi final of rugby or football and who ever remembers who came third in any golf major. Answer noone.
Shout me down I know you will as I ain't got tits but you know I'm telling the truth |
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woooooo into the 7's semi final!!
was a bit scrappy and not pretty, going down to sudden death but who cares....we won!!!! |
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"Unpopular view but bronze is second loser. Winning is everything.
He's a better gymnast than me I ain't gonna argue that but why celebrate a loser. Nobody celebrates losing in the cup semi final of rugby or football and who ever remembers who came third in any golf major. Answer noone.
Shout me down I know you will as I ain't got tits but you know I'm telling the truth "
bore off will ya!!!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"what colour?
Racialist
its an important question!!
Ben will be the same colour as the medal in a couple of weeks.
do they do lobster medals then?? "
With my now long flowing hair, bronze is definitely my colour  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yay he's top 3 guaranteed |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Unpopular view but bronze is second loser. Winning is everything.
He's a better gymnast than me I ain't gonna argue that but why celebrate a loser. Nobody celebrates losing in the cup semi final of rugby or football and who ever remembers who came third in any golf major. Answer noone.
Shout me down I know you will as I ain't got tits but you know I'm telling the truth "
Are you repeating this because the thread closed before anyone could argue with you?
There are three prizes for each competition so I'll celebrate how I like, thank you.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
Bronze for Whitlock! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Max could look a smidge happier.. 3rd is blooming awesome! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Unpopular view but bronze is second loser. Winning is everything.
He's a better gymnast than me I ain't gonna argue that but why celebrate a loser. Nobody celebrates losing in the cup semi final of rugby or football and who ever remembers who came third in any golf major. Answer noone.
Shout me down I know you will as I ain't got tits but you know I'm telling the truth "
Can we not just have one thread without someone coming along to piss on the parade?
Jesus you certainly suit your name |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Max could look a smidge happier.. 3rd is blooming awesome! "
He was smiling just now.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Max could look a smidge happier.. 3rd is blooming awesome! "
I think he was just really stressed out |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Max could look a smidge happier.. 3rd is blooming awesome!
I think he was just really stressed out "
Strictly next year? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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GB did well today. I always like to see the real amatuer sports people picking up medals.
That is what the Olympics should be about not a bunch of golfers or other such professional prima donnas |
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I wonder if any of the Team GB medallists will be in line for a knighthood after the games?
I mean, it was given to some of the cricket team after the Ashes?
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
I've been out all day so not been following the news and too lazy and tired to check,
But how many medals have we gained in total |
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"I've been out all day so not been following the news and too lazy and tired to check,
But how many medals have we gained in total"
As in now: 3-3-6.
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Nervous for tonight's swimming finals.
The only medal chance for GB is the 200m breast - an open race.
I've wrote Andrew Willis chance pre-olympics, but we was impressive in the semi. Let see if he can medal. |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
"I've been out all day so not been following the news and too lazy and tired to check,
But how many medals have we gained in total
As in now: 3-3-6.
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Nervous for tonight's swimming finals.
The only medal chance for GB is the 200m breast - an open race.
I've wrote Andrew Willis chance pre-olympics, but we was impressive in the semi. Let see if he can medal."
Thankies we are doing well I think
Much as I kinda half listen with the radio on I think I'll be missing it totally,and be dead to the world in a few secs |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Anyone who likes rugby or appreciates athleticism should watch James Davis in GB 7's vrs Agentina make one of the best tackles you'll ever see.
Well the tackle isn't amazing but it's the way he rolls into a ruck and then picks up the ball forcing the turnover on the try line. Incredible. |
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So sad for Andrew Willis. Swam so well, but missed out in 4th. Well done nonetheless.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So sad for Andrew Willis. Swam so well, but missed out in 4th. Well done nonetheless. "
Are you staying up specifically for the Olympics or do you have a sleep disorder too? |
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"So sad for Andrew Willis. Swam so well, but missed out in 4th. Well done nonetheless.
Are you staying up specifically for the Olympics or do you have a sleep disorder too? "
It's my duty to analyse the swimming competition - my pleasure.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I haven't watched any yet x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Knowing a young Olympian competing in their first olympics and walking away with a bronze medal. Any medal is the most amazing achievement. To be part of being the best in world after giving your whole life to a sport makes you incredible. There are hundreds trying to get those few places to compete for their country and the sense of pride that comes with that. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Told myself I'd sign up to an archery club after the London games... That never happened.
Been engrossed in the sport again these games, and this time, I'm gonna do it. Shooting is also very interesting, plus I found out today that the oldest shooting competitor was 57, and that these were his first games, so looks like I have plenty of time
Not only do these sports interest me a lot, but just to be part of the whole experience would be amazing. The only issue I have is choosing which country I'd represent, as I have 3 to choose from. Might go as an Independent |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What an amazing evening lastnight. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What an amazing evening lastnight. "
Very exciting! |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
Silves for Florence and Hounslow in the canoe doubles.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Murray struggling a little, 1 set all. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"Murray struggling a little, 1 set all."
All the Wimbledon and grand slam winners are being knocked out by people most of us have never heard of.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Murray struggling a little, 1 set all.
All the Wimbledon and grand slam winners are being knocked out by people most of us have never heard of.
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I know it's weird isn't it.
He's lost the last 7 games. |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
I think the other guy is more known in the Davis cup,and the other guy seems to always get the better of him going by what the commentators are saying
I hope he finds himself again but not on form or the other guy is being the better guy today |
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TeamGB to play Fiji in the 7's final!!! wooohoooo!!!! |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
i don't know if murray is playing a lot better... of foggini has basically just bottled it.... |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
"i don't know if murray is playing a lot better... of foggini has basically just bottled it...."
I think he is frustrated by the noise in the crowd as well,but who knows |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"i don't know if murray is playing a lot better... of foggini has basically just bottled it....
I think he is frustrated by the noise in the crowd as well,but who knows"
i don't think i have seen a player who was so dominent up basically over the space on 10 minutes just fall apart... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i don't know if murray is playing a lot better... of foggini has basically just bottled it....
I think he is frustrated by the noise in the crowd as well,but who knows"
Bloody hell he's only gone & done it!!
Go Murray |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
Yay job done well done Andy Murray,a battle but through to quarters |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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He's making time for fans now & signing loads of stuff ~ he's good like that |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
Nods just noticed he came back
Next is Konta and Kerber |
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i am watching the dressage now....possibly one of the more difficult events do you think as it is not just down to your ability but also down to how the horse performs?
seen several spook already |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i am watching the dressage now....possibly one of the more difficult events do you think as it is not just down to your ability but also down to how the horse performs?
seen several spook already"
It's been very windy today, horse on now is looking a bit uncomfortable. The German rider is really good, very calm & in control. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Victoria and katherine just got silver for britain in the rowing, good race it was. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Victoria and katherine just got silver for britain in the rowing, good race it was."
pssst.... that was this afternoon shags.... but i'll let you off..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Victoria and katherine just got silver for britain in the rowing, good race it was.
pssst.... that was this afternoon shags.... but i'll let you off..... "
Ty and was it? Isnt It live on the bbc1? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It is live but showing highlights from earlier aswell. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
How do those gymnasts get so high on the floor work? The women don't seem to snack as much as the men.
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velodrome question....how can you do the team pursuit when all of the team dont do the full distance? |
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its ok.....cute found the answer out for me |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
All these wobbles on the beam from the Brazilian  But amazing that she just keeps going.
Simone Biles is a little pocket rocket though. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"its ok.....cute found the answer out for me "
Where's Bike Monkey when you need him?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"velodrome question....how can you do the team pursuit when all of the team dont do the full distance?"
Because it's only the three fastest 
Just like having a pacemaker
And it's a world record for the GB women, and an Olympic record for the men  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"It is live but showing highlights from earlier aswell. "
I see, that is good, so they are showing both |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So why is the water green .... |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"So why is the water green .... "
The great mystery.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So why is the water green ....
The great mystery.
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Alkalinity imbalance |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"So why is the water green ....
The great mystery.
Alkalinity imbalance "
I know they keep saying that but why? The diving pool got murkier and murkier. Now the middle pool is going green too. Is it because they are outside?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"velodrome question....how can you do the team pursuit when all of the team dont do the full distance?
Because it's only the three fastest
Just like having a pacemaker
And it's a world record for the GB women, and an Olympic record for the men "
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So why is the water green ....
The great mystery.
Alkalinity imbalance "
If I have an alkalinity imbalance will my pee turn green ? |
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"So why is the water green ....
The great mystery.
Alkalinity imbalance
I know they keep saying that but why? The diving pool got murkier and murkier. Now the middle pool is going green too. Is it because they are outside?
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i asked this but i would have thought that there are loads of outside pools in Rio that dont go green? |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"So why is the water green ....
The great mystery.
Alkalinity imbalance
I know they keep saying that but why? The diving pool got murkier and murkier. Now the middle pool is going green too. Is it because they are outside?
i asked this but i would have thought that there are loads of outside pools in Rio that dont go green?"
It was just strange watching the water get murkier and murkier after each dive.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So why is the water green ....
The great mystery.
Alkalinity imbalance
I know they keep saying that but why? The diving pool got murkier and murkier. Now the middle pool is going green too. Is it because they are outside?
i asked this but i would have thought that there are loads of outside pools in Rio that dont go green?
It was just strange watching the water get murkier and murkier after each dive.
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The divers are actually saying it's easier to 'spot' the water when coming out of their spins |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"So why is the water green ....
The great mystery.
Alkalinity imbalance
I know they keep saying that but why? The diving pool got murkier and murkier. Now the middle pool is going green too. Is it because they are outside?
i asked this but i would have thought that there are loads of outside pools in Rio that dont go green?
It was just strange watching the water get murkier and murkier after each dive.
The divers are actually saying it's easier to 'spot' the water when coming out of their spins "
They'll all be green from now on then. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What on earth the phillipines divers team did ??
https://youtu.be/ToPRDDPN4xg
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
Simone Biles (USA) gets the gold for all round gymnastics. Fantastic.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
I'd really like to watch the swimming to see if Phelps wins the lot but I have work in the morning. Can someone wake me just for those races, please?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Rocking it in the velodrome |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Rocking it in the velodrome "
Gold medal and a new OR |
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"velodrome question....how can you do the team pursuit when all of the team dont do the full distance?
Because it's only the three fastest
Just like having a pacemaker
And it's a world record for the GB women, and an Olympic record for the men "
That was the team sprint, the men were just short of their own world record in the team pursuit |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Gripping velodrome activities....! Now the rugby.....! Absolutely loving the olympics |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fiji on fire..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Wasn't the boxing good tho' |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Fiji on fire....."
Understatement |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Wasn't the boxing good tho'"
Boxing was ace....can't wait for the final. Been 6 days of Olympic bliss so far |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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SPORT!
I fucking love the Olympics
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"Simone Biles (USA) gets the gold for all round gymnastics. Fantastic.
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Even the other half, who loathes the Olympics but is earning brownie points watching it with me, was suitably impressed! |
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over a year ago
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These have been the Olympics I've followed the most and with the keenest interest. In the past, I've not really paid much attention to the events before track and field starts but now I just can't get enough.
I've enjoyed and got into all the sports I've watched (and I've literally watched all of them), but I just can't get into the gymnastics, judo or boxing, because I don't understand the scoring and can't follow what's going on. Disappointed that they changed the boxing scoring system. I don't watch pro boxing but in past olympics I've been interested in it because of the simplified scoring method  |
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"Rocking it in the velodrome "
Can you imagine what it will be like when the Africans can all start affording £10k bikes |
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"Rocking it in the velodrome
Gold medal and a new OR "
GB perform pretty well in this Olympics (including those who finished out of medal).
Hoping for another silver or bronze in the pool from Jazz Carlin in 800m free later tonight. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves? |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
We're seriously in the running for gold for the trampolining right now.
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"We're seriously in the running for gold for the trampolining right now.
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One for an 'only heard during the limpics' thread |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"We're seriously in the running for gold for the trampolining right now.
One for an 'only heard during the limpics' thread"
It's been tense. We've ended up with silver! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?"
Electro shock therapy ? |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?
Electro shock therapy ? "
I hope not but our prancing, dancing horse won silver.
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
Andy got through little bit earlier,was a set down but he got through on a tiebreak,Nadal is playing and on 3rd set as well, been doing great with the rowing,another 2 golds and seems the usa ladies football got beat by the swedes,I love watching the dressage too but too many blue button flicking lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Awsome bouncing. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?
Electro shock therapy ? "
Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!
Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!
(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!) |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?
Electro shock therapy ?
Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!
Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!
(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)"
But how do you get the horse to do something that looks unnatural for them? Other horses don't suddenly start skipping or almost stop in mid-stride.
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"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?
Electro shock therapy ?
Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!
Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!
(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)"
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"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?
Electro shock therapy ?
Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!
Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!
(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)
But how do you get the horse to do something that looks unnatural for them? Other horses don't suddenly start skipping or almost stop in mid-stride.
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You can see film of horses in fields doing passage, pirouettes and extension just for fun!
It's about training and honing a natural ability, but it takes many years to perfect.
The rider uses their legs seat and weight as well as reins to send them the signals to do this, whilst all the time appearing to do nothing much. These people and horses really are at the apex- incredibly skilled and dedicated x
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Sensational ride and a new WR |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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Some of the camera angles, particularly the ones from above, make the cyclists look like plastic toys.
Those wheels/tyres are so thin - it looks improbable.
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"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?
Electro shock therapy ?
Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!
Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!
(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)
But how do you get the horse to do something that looks unnatural for them? Other horses don't suddenly start skipping or almost stop in mid-stride.
You can see film of horses in fields doing passage, pirouettes and extension just for fun!
It's about training and honing a natural ability, but it takes many years to perfect.
The rider uses their legs seat and weight as well as reins to send them the signals to do this, whilst all the time appearing to do nothing much. These people and horses really are at the apex- incredibly skilled and dedicated x
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This about sums it up.
When I used to ride in my youth I learnt how to do basic dressage & it's all about your seat, legs & heels.
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"Some of the camera angles, particularly the ones from above, make the cyclists look like plastic toys.
Those wheels/tyres are so thin - it looks improbable.
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It's exhilarating
The bikes nowadays are soooo light |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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Wow! Ayana Almaz smashing the record by 14 seconds in a running thing (as seen on the 10 o'clock news). |
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"Wow! Ayana Almaz smashing the record by 14 seconds in a running thing (as seen on the 10 o'clock news)."
Women's 10km race
Incredible run, and she's in the 5km too.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Wow! Ayana Almaz smashing the record by 14 seconds in a running thing (as seen on the 10 o'clock news).
Women's 10km race
Incredible run, and she's in the 5km too.
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She'll be finished before the others have started then.
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.) |
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Yes x |
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So I'm watching the volleyball - why no commentary, it's very odd?
Why has one member of team got a different designed shirt to the others?
p.s. some very sexy volleyballers out there. Ocasia for Puerto Rico  |
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It's all making me feel like a right lazy slacker ;( |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.) "
for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)
only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)
for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)
only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon"
The time difference means I keep missing the bits I want to see. |
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Cmon Team GB..
oh i hope Sir Bradley gets his 5th Gold!! |
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i was worried...lol |
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Awesome! |
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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago
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Now for my blood pressure to get back to normal. Brilliant race |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)
for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)
only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon
The time difference means I keep missing the bits I want to see. "
long jump final should start just before 1am uk time sunday morning....
mo's race is at about 1.30am...
jess and kjt will be at about 3.15am |
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Haha. Love Brad.
A breath of fresh air during the pompousity of the anthem. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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Schooling beats Phelps in 100m Butterfly but Phelps in 3 way tie for silver. Three! Has that ever happened before? |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)
for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)
only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon
The time difference means I keep missing the bits I want to see.
long jump final should start just before 1am uk time sunday morning....
mo's race is at about 1.30am...
jess and kjt will be at about 3.15am"
Thanks. I might miss these for Fab reasons. |
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"Schooling beats Phelps in 100m Butterfly but Phelps in 3 way tie for silver. Three! Has that ever happened before?"
Schooling won? yayyy
Missed the final today due to work.
Will GB beat the US in the 4x100m medley tonight??
Very slim chance but always a possibility. |
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"Schooling beats Phelps in 100m Butterfly but Phelps in 3 way tie for silver. Three! Has that ever happened before?
Schooling won? yayyy
Missed the final today due to work.
Will GB beat the US in the 4x100m medley tonight??
Very slim chance but always a possibility."
Hell no they wont |
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Will GB beat the US in the 4x100m medley tonight??
Very slim chance but always a possibility.
Hell no they wont"
Hebborn. Peaty, Guy, Scott vs Murphy, Miller, Phelps, Adrian
I predict 3:29.8 vs 3:28.5 - clean sweep of men relays by the US.
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Final day of the heptathlon and hoping KJT has a good day at he worst events and brings home the gold |
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been watching when i can - my daughter used to trampoline and was gb squad trained - we were in tears watching bryony get her medal as my daughter had crossed paths with her years ago - proud household never felt so patriotic as i we did last nght |
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And a silver for the women and a gold for the men in the rowing eights |
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Getting pretty bored of the US national anthem now.
Here's a thought. If you're caught doping, whilst you serve your suspension everytime your country wins a medal your Eurovision tune gets played instead.
Surely an advance in the fight against drug cheats. |
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"Getting pretty bored of the US national anthem now.
Here's a thought. If you're caught doping, whilst you serve your suspension everytime your country wins a medal your Eurovision tune gets played instead.
Surely an advance in the fight against drug cheats."
You're amazing, winning gold medals and finding time to post on the forums |
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"Getting pretty bored of the US national anthem now.
Here's a thought. If you're caught doping, whilst you serve your suspension everytime your country wins a medal your Eurovision tune gets played instead.
Surely an advance in the fight against drug cheats.
You're amazing, winning gold medals and finding time to post on the forums "
I'm dedicated for sure |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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Bolt has arrived. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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Bolt's face was a picture then. He was just jogging too.
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"Bolt's face was a picture then. He was just jogging too.
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James Ellington had a terrible run (but a gorgeous tattooed.body).
Good luck to J.Ennis, KJ Thompson and Greg Rutherford (ahh..swoon) in athletics.
And good luck to Fran Halsall and men4x1medley team in the last day of swimming.
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
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Been enjoying the athletics plus the rowing and cycling,Andy through to the final,forgot tennis had been on del potro and nadal play in
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Can't find the 'Lympics perve thread...but I REALLY enjoyed the Men's Beach Volleyball thing...the Gingery Brazilian was YUMILICIOUS |
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"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?
Electro shock therapy ?
Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!
Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!
(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)
I thought they just got very camp horses and showed them Larry Grayson videos"
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"So I'm watching the volleyball - why no commentary, it's very odd?
Why has one member of team got a different designed shirt to the others?
p.s. some very sexy volleyballers out there. Ocasia for Puerto Rico "
If you're watching interactive it happens, some technical problem, they did mention it as it happened on the swimming too. |
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"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)
for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)
only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon
The time difference means I keep missing the bits I want to see. "
Frustrating isn't it. That said loving the cycling, prancing ponies, rowing, trampolining etc. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)
for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)
only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon
The time difference means I keep missing the bits I want to see.
Frustrating isn't it. That said loving the cycling, prancing ponies, rowing, trampolining etc."
I managed to see Phelps get silver (along with two others last night) as my young neighbours were on night three of their never-ending party.
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"Bolt has arrived."
It must be disheartening running your guts out in qualifying to trail in behind Bolt who looks like he's just doing his warm up. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Bolt has arrived.
It must be disheartening running your guts out in qualifying to trail in behind Bolt who looks like he's just doing his warm up."
He was positively sauntering.
I'll miss the rest as it's on late.
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"Bolt has arrived.
It must be disheartening running your guts out in qualifying to trail in behind Bolt who looks like he's just doing his warm up.
He was positively sauntering.
I'll miss the rest as it's on late.
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I'll try and stay up...but I doubt I'll make it. |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Bolt has arrived.
It must be disheartening running your guts out in qualifying to trail in behind Bolt who looks like he's just doing his warm up.
He was positively sauntering.
I'll miss the rest as it's on late.
I'll try and stay up...but I doubt I'll make it. "
I'll be up but I'm stepping out into the crazy world of Swing to see if I can hack it. It's been a while. Can I get a medal if I do well? |
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Those peddle biking helmets are a bit Judge Dredd |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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It's good to see a full stadium for the tennis.
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Oh I like this slow slow slow.....go go go cycling one! |
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"Oh I like this slow slow slow.....go go go cycling one!"
Australia vs Germany...when you want them both to lose |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"Oh I like this slow slow slow.....go go go cycling one!"
It's like cat and mouse. |
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This Aussie cyclists look like they picked up their outfits from an EE clearance sale. |
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over a year ago
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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Another gold for Laura Trott and golds for the rest of the team too. |
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Oh yes ! Another amazing ride and WR by the British women |
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Don't look at the Ozzie reviews the Olympics .. don't watch the French gymnast |
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I'm looking forward to the last two events in the heptathlon, fingers crossed for Gold and Silver in that, really looking like it's going to be down to the wire |
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And now a Silver for Becky James in the keirin |
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What a blinder of an Olympics for team GB.. the London legacy has done wonders so far x |
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By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago
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"What a blinder of an Olympics for team GB.. the London legacy has done wonders so far x "
I think it's partly down to the fact that they have top notch training venues now thanks to the investment for London 2012. There was nothing near as good as the Lee Valley course for the canoeing and kayaking before.
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"What a blinder of an Olympics for team GB.. the London legacy has done wonders so far x
I think it's partly down to the fact that they have top notch training venues now thanks to the investment for London 2012. There was nothing near as good as the Lee Valley course for the canoeing and kayaking before.
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Absolutely
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"What a blinder of an Olympics for team GB.. the London legacy has done wonders so far x
I think it's partly down to the fact that they have top notch training venues now thanks to the investment for London 2012. There was nothing near as good as the Lee Valley course for the canoeing and kayaking before.
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The national watersports centre at Nottingham ? |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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I wonder if Laura trot gets a dame hood |
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"I wonder if Laura trot gets a dame hood "
She deserves it, done a remarkable job. Local Hertfordshire girl.
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"Anyone watching Mo Farah
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Meeeeee, kind of |
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Yup |
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"omg, come on Mo!!!!!"
I know. When he fell over! |
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team GB WHO WANTS TO JOIN MY GB team?? |
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