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The Official Rio Olympics 2016 Thread (pt 3)
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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oooh.... i get to start part 3...
mo... you fucking legend!!!!!  |
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my heart was in my mouth when he fell!! |
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over a year ago
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"my heart was in my mouth when he fell!!"
I know, wife almost spilt her wine when he fell. If you knew my wife you'd realise how shocking that was |
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now its time for Greg to do his thing
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I liked it when Brendan Foster said that probably the only way he won't win this is if he falls over, about 2 laps before he did  |
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"I liked it when Brendan Foster said that probably the only way he won't win this is if he falls over, about 2 laps before he did "
the great commentators curse.....Murray Walker was famous for it! hahah |
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Bronze for Rutherford, but it was a good competition though  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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Just home. Did Mo win gold? |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
I'm just half listening and it sounds like he has win gold |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just home. Did Mo win gold?"
Gold for Mo despite him falling at one point! Bronze for Greg Rutherford in the long jump. |
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"Just home. Did Mo win gold?"
of course!!! got tripped in the first 5k but back up quickly and smashed it!!!
Seemed very emotional as he did his lap of honour trying to find his family and then in his inter_iew afterwards. it meant a lot to him.
Still needs another one for his son! bring on the 5k! |
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poor Greg, so upsetting for him x just shows how much they put in and to not get the medal he wanted was gutting for him 
just wanna give him a hug x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"poor Greg, so upsetting for him x just shows how much they put in and to not get the medal he wanted was gutting for him
just wanna give him a hug x "
Hate to say it but he was showing his age. 4 years is a long time in athletics. |
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all of the 3 got medals so it was still a super saturday for me.
i am off to bed now, see you for tomorrows medal haul! |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
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Hmmm has Andy and DelPotro played yet,I don't think I missed,just watched the ladies doubles,now it's the mixed doubles hmmm |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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omg can max get the Gold?! |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
Yeah he got the gold,lol I got confused for a moment while watching |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Absolutely amazing.
Well done max. |
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I'd bet my bollocks on a Brit gold in the mens peddle cycling tonight |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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not gonna lie i am sobbing here!! outstanding!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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oh wow potentially going 2nd on the medal table!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Never thought I would say this but this Golf is exciting C'mon Justin |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We are doing great but they should never have been held in a backward country. Lochte got held up with a gun today. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I'd bet my bollocks on a Brit gold in the mens peddle cycling tonight "
Nothing like a safe bet |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Great shot by Rose there |
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over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Get in there.,,, GOLD for Justin |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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what a night this could be!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Gold, gold, gold. .....
We might as well be all dwarfs |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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What time is Murray defending his title please? |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
"What time is Murray defending his title please? "
I know I'm curious as well |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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omg my heart cant take this!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What time is Murray defending his title please? "
due to start at 8pm, but there's a slight delay I believe  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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BAM!! thats how its done lads!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So proud of team GB |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
Dundee/Angus/Blackpool |
I think since people are coming in now,that it's about to start soon |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
by the end of the night gb could be ahead of china in the medal table and be 2nd.... how many times will that ever happen.. lol |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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did you also hear that arsenal won a bronze medal as well (well i am claiming it!!!)
a shooter under the IOA flag (Independent olympic Assoication) didn't have a uniform because kuwait if banned at the moment by the IOC... so he was dress in an arsenal shirt....
the brazilians have taken him to heart..... and where screaming and chanting for him... and have given him the nickname "bergado"... which is portuguese for moustache |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"by the end of the night gb could be ahead of china in the medal table and be 2nd.... how many times will that ever happen.. lol"
we already are ahead of them lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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And Jason Kenny secures his second gold of this Olympics; with Callum Skinner taking the silver in Mens Sprint in the velodrome  |
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GB are 2nd on the medals table  |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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"GB are 2nd on the medals table "
What an incredible achievement |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
that doesn't even count what andy does in the tennis.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Who is staying up for 100 m final ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who is staying up for 100 m final ?"
Is it 3ish? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who is staying up for 100 m final ?
Is it 3ish? "
I believe 2 but can't confirm that. |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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nope..... lol
just been having the conversation of who on earth would you have on the SPOTY list at the end of the year at this rate....
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
"Who is staying up for 100 m final ?
Is it 3ish? I believe 2 but can't confirm that."
final is scheduled to go off at 2.25.... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"nope..... lol
just been having the conversation of who on earth would you have on the SPOTY list at the end of the year at this rate....
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Im going with Max Whitlock as an early bet |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't really get the olympics.. |
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"Who is staying up for 100 m final ?"
No... Should be in bed now really but want to watch Murray win
Nita |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"nope..... lol
just been having the conversation of who on earth would you have on the SPOTY list at the end of the year at this rate....
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My friend and I were discussing this in the pub just now. Whitlock, Peaty, Trott, Farah, Wiggins, Murray and the list goes on.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Jason Kenny
Laura Trott
Adam Peaty
Mo Farah
Anyway, apart from them. Chris Hoy. I so would   |
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"I don't really get the olympics.."
Not sure what you mean.
Lots of people doing their sporting best for their country and getting to meet others who share their love of sport.
Loving it
Nita |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Who is staying up for 100 m final ?
Is it 3ish? I believe 2 but can't confirm that.
final is scheduled to go off at 2.25...."
I might set an alarm, although the tennis may mean I don't feel like sleeping. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who is staying up for 100 m final ?
No... Should be in bed now really but want to watch Murray win
Nita"
I can literally watch any competitive sport for hours lol I'm hanging on in there and staying up. In fact I might add good stamina to my profile as well lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Who is staying up for 100 m final ?
Is it 3ish? I believe 2 but can't confirm that.
final is scheduled to go off at 2.25....
I might set an alarm, although the tennis may mean I don't feel like sleeping."
the Argentinians are out in force tonight ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"nope..... lol
just been having the conversation of who on earth would you have on the SPOTY list at the end of the year at this rate....
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this thought might just keep me awake |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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"nope..... lol
just been having the conversation of who on earth would you have on the SPOTY list at the end of the year at this rate....
My friend and I were discussing this in the pub just now. Whitlock, Peaty, Trott, Farah, Wiggins, Murray and the list goes on.
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whitlock, peaty, farah, murray, jason kenny, you have to have gareth bale on there for euro 2016, chris froome for winning TDF,
it might end up being a man heavy list
okay... laura trott, i'd but jaz carlin on the list for the 2 silvers she got behind katie ledecky |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"nope..... lol
just been having the conversation of who on earth would you have on the SPOTY list at the end of the year at this rate....
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Wiggins any day of the week and retiring seals the deal for me |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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I might set an alarm, although the tennis may mean I don't feel like sleeping.the Argentinians are out in force tonight ! "
if you get the chance, go back and look at the del porto/ rafa nadal semi from yesterday... that was like a proper football crowd on both sides in a tennis arena... it was fantastic! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm lovin' how many times the national anthem is being played  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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American male swimmers been mugged. Its on bbc newsfeed!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Great game of tennis.
Del Potro looks like he's tiring.
Murray needs to hang in there. Has the better fitness to pull him through! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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Del Potro is fighting back. At this rate I'll still be up when Bolt bolts.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
YAY! Murray's done it again. What a bumper year for him.
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
Newcastle and Gateshead |
i was suppose to be going to bed 2 hrs ago... well done andy!!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"YAY! Murray's done it again. What a bumper year for him.
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Yaaaaaaayyyyyyyy!!!!!
(Painful to watch though!) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i was suppose to be going to bed 2 hrs ago... well done andy!!!!"
Me too |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Get in!!! |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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"YAY! Murray's done it again. What a bumper year for him.
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the thing is that murray and del potro may end up going thru the same thing again in the davis cup semi in a few weeks time..... |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"i was suppose to be going to bed 2 hrs ago... well done andy!!!!"
So was I. Now I'm thinking I should stay up for the next hour for Bolt as I won't wake up in time.
Murray is in tears and so is Del Potro.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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That hig at the end. All that emotion pouring out.
I feel for del potro. One of the nicest guys on the circuit. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"i was suppose to be going to bed 2 hrs ago... well done andy!!!!
Me too "
You'll get to hear the national anthem again. Don't forget to stand.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i was suppose to be going to bed 2 hrs ago... well done andy!!!!
So was I. Now I'm thinking I should stay up for the next hour for Bolt as I won't wake up in time.
Murray is in tears and so is Del Potro.
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Emotional end to a great game.
Del Potro was brilliant |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Well done Murray. Proud Brit and Scot. |
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Everyone be upstanding for national anthem! |
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By *P1964Woman
over a year ago
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Wow nail biting stuff - well done Andy Murray |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
And in other news, Bolt has won his semi-final. Of course. |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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"i was suppose to be going to bed 2 hrs ago... well done andy!!!!
So was I. Now I'm thinking I should stay up for the next hour for Bolt as I won't wake up in time.
Murray is in tears and so is Del Potro.
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I am going to bed and sky plus it.... i can watch it in the morning as it will only take about 9.8 seconds of my time..... lol
the better final tonight actually may be the mens 400m.... if matthew hudson smith can run as good as he is talented... he has an outside shot at a medal and i think he could take the european record... |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
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"Wow nail biting stuff - well done Andy Murray "
Now I can sleep,what a fabulous match well done indeed |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"And in other news, Bolt has won his semi-final. Of course. "
Really? 
Shock..horror. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"And in other news, Bolt has won his semi-final. Of course.
Really?
Shock..horror."
Well, you never know. One day he may trip over his shoelaces.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"And in other news, Bolt has won his semi-final. Of course.
Really?
Shock..horror.
Well, you never know. One day he may trip over his shoelaces.
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Very true. Mo tripped up yesterday.
Less than an hour to go.
By the way, is it me or is Paula Radcliffe glowing? She looks great |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"And in other news, Bolt has won his semi-final. Of course.
Really?
Shock..horror.
Well, you never know. One day he may trip over his shoelaces.
Very true. Mo tripped up yesterday.
Less than an hour to go.
By the way, is it me or is Paula Radcliffe glowing? She looks great"
I think she always looks better when she's not actually running.
I did the 5k fun run at the Olympic Stadium (or West Ham's grounds now) last year and she was running back and forth to cross the finish line with as many people as possible.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"And in other news, Bolt has won his semi-final. Of course.
Really?
Shock..horror.
Well, you never know. One day he may trip over his shoelaces.
Very true. Mo tripped up yesterday.
Less than an hour to go.
By the way, is it me or is Paula Radcliffe glowing? She looks great
I think she always looks better when she's not actually running.
I did the 5k fun run at the Olympic Stadium (or West Ham's grounds now) last year and she was running back and forth to cross the finish line with as many people as possible.
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Oh nice  |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound |
Fastest 400m of all time from Van Niekerk! Amazing.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Fastest 400m of all time from Van Niekerk! Amazing.
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Awkward for Michael Johnson to be commentating on it |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Fastest 400m of all time from Van Niekerk! Amazing.
Awkward for Michael Johnson to be commentating on it"
I don't think so. He's talking him up. He did a piece earlier about how records will keep being broken. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes! |
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Usain Bolt. What a legend. Pleased I stayed up to watch that. |
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The athletics has finished for the night
Oh well, women's beach volleyball it is then |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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"Fastest 400m of all time from Van Niekerk! Amazing.
Awkward for Michael Johnson to be commentating on it
I don't think so. He's talking him up. He did a piece earlier about how records will keep being broken."
I am more impressed he did that from lane 8! It must have been like him running for his life and just waiting on someone to pass you |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Well done Murray. Proud Brit and Scot."
indeed
Andy Murray became the first tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles |
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"Fastest 400m of all time from Van Niekerk! Amazing.
Awkward for Michael Johnson to be commentating on it
I don't think so. He's talking him up. He did a piece earlier about how records will keep being broken.
I am more impressed he did that from lane 8! It must have been like him running for his life and just waiting on someone to pass you "
Yeah it's a different race in 8.
Have to pretend no one's there and you're setting the pace so to speak. Must be hard to judge and concentrate on what you're doing rather than others. |
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Looks like we are on course for another medal in the dressage.
Hopefully Gold for Charlotte Dujardin which would mean she retained it from London! |
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Amazing work by Charlotte DJ |
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over a year ago
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Mustn't forget Sophie Hitchen winning bronze in the hammer. |
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I am totally hooked on it this year.. loving all the talent. |
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Magnificent horse and excellent riding skills so well deserved. Loved the flying changes. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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It's really tiring watching all this sport and having to go to work. I must remember to go into training for this before 2020.
Did you see the piece on Lottery funding? It does seem that money/funding the infrastructure makes a real difference.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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Simone Biles had a wobble on the beam. She's usually so perfect and assured.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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In the beach volleyball, why are the men's outfits so big and the women's so titchy?  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"In the beach volleyball, why are the men's outfits so big and the women's so titchy? "
Beach volleyball - the only sport where there's a maximum size of costume/ outfit for women |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"In the beach volleyball, why are the men's outfits so big and the women's so titchy?
Beach volleyball - the only sport where there's a maximum size of costume/ outfit for women "
It's ridiculous! The men are wearing shorts down to their knees.
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over a year ago
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It was nice to see as the chinese guy went down on a knee and proposed to his gf at the pool for all to see and she said yes. |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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well done cav.... finally got his medal.... |
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Watching boxing on the red button,its been disappointing really |
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Cant believe he got that win!!! |
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Brownlee brothers yet to come in the triathlon |
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"In the beach volleyball, why are the men's outfits so big and the women's so titchy?
Beach volleyball - the only sport where there's a maximum size of costume/ outfit for women
It's ridiculous! The men are wearing shorts down to their knees.
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I don't think there is anymore. There used to be but the Egyptian team had a player wearing an active wear nijab (I think that is what it was bit she was certainly all covered up) |
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"In the beach volleyball, why are the men's outfits so big and the women's so titchy?
Beach volleyball - the only sport where there's a maximum size of costume/ outfit for women
It's ridiculous! The men are wearing shorts down to their knees.
I don't think there is anymore. There used to be but the Egyptian team had a player wearing an active wear nijab (I think that is what it was bit she was certainly all covered up) "
I do stand corrected on the"urban myth "
Up until the 2012 Olympics female volleyball players were obliged to wear bikinis (with the lower part no more than 7cm from top to bottom at the hip) or a one-piece swimming costume - a rule which some regarded as a transparent attempt to make the sport sexy.
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The Australian Sports Commission complained that the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), the sport's governing body, had "introduced uniforms intentionally to focus attention on the athletes' bodies rather than for any technological, practical or performance-enhancing reasons".
But since 2012 the rules have allowed women to wear shorts, long-sleeve shirts and body suits. British weather drove the Brazilian team, among others, to take up the full body-cover option.
Egypt's Doaa Elghobashy, however, is the first Olympian beach volleyball player to wear a hijab as well though, thanks to a last-minute concession from the FIVB just in time for the Rio Olympics.
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"Brownlee brothers yet to come in the triathlon "
Cant wait for that |
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By *lectrumMan
over a year ago
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Quality pole vault final that |
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By *lice400Woman
over a year ago
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When are the Browne brothers ? |
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If Yorkshire was a country, we'd be 13th at the moment.
We still have the Brownlee brothers and Nicola Adams to come |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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I really want Nicola Adams to win again
I think she is great, such a happy face |
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Before the race started the crowd was quite as they lined up, then as they started they made a lot of noise. Usain bolt won the 200meter race, it was a good one |
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I am still quite happy to gaze at Hazel Irvine's thighs |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"I really want Nicola Adams to win again
I think she is great, such a happy face "
She sounded so excited on the radio earlier.
I also want Jack Laugher to do well diving later.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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Simone Biles gets another gold and Team GB's Amy Tinkler gets Bronze.
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over a year ago
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I feel well guilt cos im sat here crossing my fingers hoping the other girls mess up.. then they do.. whoops |
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over a year ago
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Watching the women's footy now.
Sweden v Brazil.
Loving it |
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over a year ago
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WOW that was an epic fall from the gymnast before Nial..
So for him to follow that fall must have been tough! Epic score 15.466
can he hold 2nd? Oh i hope so xx |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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So good for Brasil to have someone to get them all cheering. That was good bar work.
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over a year ago
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Cmon Laura Trott!!! Just stay upright on the bike!! xx |
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over a year ago
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GOLDDDDD for Laura Trott! Most Gold medals for a female GB athlete!!
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"GOLDDDDD for Laura Trott! Most Gold medals for a female GB athlete!!
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Lots of firsts for Team GB in Rio.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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How did they get the diving pool back to blue?
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"How did they get the diving pool back to blue?
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i think they swapped the water from another pool |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"How did they get the diving pool back to blue?
i think they swapped the water from another pool "
That's a big job.
Laugher doing well. I'm going to end up with another late night.
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when will all this shit be over and get the tv back to normal |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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"when will all this shit be over and get the tv back to normal "
honestly... like there aren't 200 other channels you could be watching before making that sort of comment.... |
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I don't really know why they have to have a safety bike out in the cycling |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"when will all this shit be over and get the tv back to normal "
Don't watch it. It's once every four years.
Bake Off is back next Wednesday. You've only got another 5 days of this. |
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Have no idea what is going on in the Keirin but surely the guy on the motorbike should be disqualified for having the advantage of an engine?? |
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"when will all this shit be over and get the tv back to normal
honestly... like there aren't 200 other channels you could be watching before making that sort of comment.... "
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"Well done Murray. Proud Brit and Scot.
indeed
Andy Murray became the first tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles "
Venus and Serena have four each |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"Have no idea what is going on in the Keirin but surely the guy on the motorbike should be disqualified for having the advantage of an engine?? "
I hadn't clocked the Keirin in 2012 and I don't get it so sticking with the diving.
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"when will all this shit be over and get the tv back to normal
Don't watch it. It's once every four years.
Bake Off is back next Wednesday. You've only got another 5 days of this."
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Kenny! Boo ya |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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take a bow jason kenny!!!!
sir jason kenny now!!!! |
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"Awesome Jason Kenny.. "
That was breathtaking, once the motorbike disappears it is utter mayhem. Brilliant sport and wonderful achievement by "Sir" Jason Kenny. |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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Jack Laugher has done enough to get a medal. Probably silver. Only one iffy dive.
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i proper cried when he won that!! god its so emotional these games x |
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"Awesome Jason Kenny..
That was breathtaking, once the motorbike disappears it is utter mayhem. Brilliant sport and wonderful achievement by "Sir" Jason Kenny."
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By *el65Man
over a year ago
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to be honest for years I never bothered with the games till London 2012, I was in London at the time and loved every thing about it , this year ever better because it is the away games and we are doinf well , the investement of cash over the years has been for me worth every penny , long may it last and may many more young people get into sport , |
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"Well done Murray. Proud Brit and Scot.
indeed
Andy Murray became the first tennis player to win two Olympic singles titles
Venus and Serena have four each "
Sorry Venus Williams and Serena Williams have 4 singles olympic titles each... making that 2 x 4 x 4 = 32 years they have been competing in the olympics?
No they each have a single olympic gold medal in singles and 3 each in doubles. Andy Murray is the only tennis player to have defended his olympic singles title... just saying  |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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silver in the diving... well done jack! |
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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"silver in the diving... well done jack!"
He did really well.
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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago
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It's lovely that Trott and Kenny have both won today. They can wear their medals at the wedding.
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Absolutely gripping cycling events today.....the tension was killing me! |
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I'm sure I just heard Gabby say "And we have got a hot men's javelin final to look forward to".
She needs a bucket of cold water chucking over her the dirty cow |
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"to be honest for years I never bothered with the games till London 2012, I was in London at the time and loved every thing about it , this year ever better because it is the away games and we are doinf well , the investement of cash over the years has been for me worth every penny , long may it last and may many more young people get into sport , "
Absolutely, success breeds success, confidence, self belief.
Imagine how much better we could be had football not had all the money that's been thrown at it and the money distributed to other sports instead. |
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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago
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Been loving the olympics this year,the diving and cycling and gymnastics yesterday was brilliant, and we are up to 2nd now with 50 medals what a fantastic result |
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Loving how much the French and German's etc..
Are moaning about the cycling.
Look they didn't like it after Beijing or London
So they changed the rules and events to spread the medals more evenly, Gb stick to all the rules layed down by the IOC and everything is above board and we still head and shoulders above the rest.
It's simple we target the Olympics simple.
Peak on a four year cycle for a five day period, nothing is left to chance.
Meticulous training and preparation.
We are just currently more effective at this.
It won't last forever but long may it last.
Pretty sure they will try to stop us competing or limit the events any single country can enter.
Basically throwing their toys out of the pram and stamping feet until they get their own way.
I remember the bad old day's.
I prefer the current situation thanks |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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"Loving how much the French and German's etc..
Are moaning about the cycling.
Look they didn't like it after Beijing or London
So they changed the rules and events to spread the medals more evenly, Gb stick to all the rules layed down by the IOC and everything is above board and we still head and shoulders above the rest.
It's simple we target the Olympics simple.
Peak on a four year cycle for a five day period, nothing is left to chance.
Meticulous training and preparation.
We are just currently more effective at this.
It won't last forever but long may it last.
Pretty sure they will try to stop us competing or limit the events any single country can enter.
Basically throwing their toys out of the pram and stamping feet until they get their own way.
I remember the bad old day's.
I prefer the current situation thanks "
the thing is that the brits are basically being accused of throwing loads more money at cycling than other countries..... and that is what they see the advantage is...
the thing that the brits have done is basically brought science to cycling.... the change of the types of helmets, the skin suit.. and then the all in one variety skin suit.... in conjunction with aston martin and jaguar to bring in both aerodymnamics for bikes... and aero for riding positions... and so on....
the rest of the world have always been one step behind......
the same accusations were made of rowing... and then the world finally caught up.... |
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By *abio OP Man
over a year ago
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anyway... back the athletics... bloody hell mo you are trying to give the nation a fright again!!!!! just run on the outside of the pack for the 5000m final... i don't care its the long way round!!! lol that way... no tripping or be tripped can befall you!!! |
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Reports of cock hitting bar in the pole vaulting
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37103648 |
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"Loving how much the French and German's etc..
Are moaning about the cycling.
Look they didn't like it after Beijing or London
So they changed the rules and events to spread the medals more evenly, Gb stick to all the rules layed down by the IOC and everything is above board and we still head and shoulders above the rest.
It's simple we target the Olympics simple.
Peak on a four year cycle for a five day period, nothing is left to chance.
Meticulous training and preparation.
We are just currently more effective at this.
It won't last forever but long may it last.
Pretty sure they will try to stop us competing or limit the events any single country can enter.
Basically throwing their toys out of the pram and stamping feet until they get their own way.
I remember the bad old day's.
I prefer the current situation thanks
the thing is that the brits are basically being accused of throwing loads more money at cycling than other countries..... and that is what they see the advantage is...
the thing that the brits have done is basically brought science to cycling.... the change of the types of helmets, the skin suit.. and then the all in one variety skin suit.... in conjunction with aston martin and jaguar to bring in both aerodymnamics for bikes... and aero for riding positions... and so on....
the rest of the world have always been one step behind......
the same accusations were made of rowing... and then the world finally caught up...."
that the other nations especially those questioning GB's success failed to work out that as in London the cycling team would peak again in Rio and to be at their best etc and whatever the outcome accept it then that's down to them..
tough titty, suck it up and learn from it instead of bleating..
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I found out today my son's cousin is one of the judges in the horse events. I always took the mick at his horsey skills |
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