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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 3, 2024 11:14:39 GMT
Men’s 100 looks competitive. Decent sub 10 second performances from Hughes and Hinchliffe but others looked to be coasting
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Post by stokeson on Aug 3, 2024 11:21:33 GMT
Men’s 100 looks competitive. Decent sub 10 second performances from Hughes and Hinchliffe but others looked to be coasting Was waiting to see Hichliffe after hearing Carl Lewis is coaching him .looks like hes in with a chance.... |
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 3, 2024 11:27:05 GMT
Men’s 100 looks competitive. Decent sub 10 second performances from Hughes and Hinchliffe but others looked to be coasting Was waiting to see Hichliffe after hearing Carl Lewis is coaching him .looks like hes in with a chance.... I think he can make the final perhaps |
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Post by stokienorthants on Aug 3, 2024 12:12:00 GMT
Surprisingly all of GB & NI 30 medals have been by white competitors. This will no doubt change as track and field progresses but are we really a classless and equal opportunities society?
I understand that many of our rowers are from Oxbridge and I don’t really expect Equestrianism to be thriving in our inner cities but it doesn’t look or seem right.
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Aug 3, 2024 12:13:19 GMT
Surprisingly all of GB & NI 30 medals have been by white competitors. This will no doubt change as track and field progresses but are we really a classless and equal opportunities society? I understand that many of our rowers are from Oxbridge and I don’t really expect Equestrianism to be thriving in our inner cities but it doesn’t look or seem right. What on earth are you going on about? |
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Post by musik on Aug 3, 2024 12:22:36 GMT
Surprisingly all of GB & NI 30 medals have been by white competitors. This will no doubt change as track and field progresses but are we really a classless and equal opportunities society? I understand that many of our rowers are from Oxbridge and I don’t really expect Equestrianism to be thriving in our inner cities but it doesn’t look or seem right. What on earth are you going on about? 🤣🤣 |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 3, 2024 12:30:35 GMT
musik Khelif has always competed in the women's division and is recognised by the IOC as a female athlete. "The Algerian boxer was born female, was registered female, lived her life as a female, boxed as a female, has a female passport," IOC spokesperson Mark Adams said on Friday. "This is not a transgender case. There has been some confusion that somehow it's a man fighting a woman. This is just not the case. On that there is consensus, scientifically this is not a man fighting a woman." Khelif has spoken about her experience of growing up as a girl in Algeria and the prejudice she faced playing football alongside boys. "Don't let obstacles come in your way, resist any obstacles and overcome them," she said in March 2024. "My dream is to win a gold medal. "If I win, mothers and fathers can see how far their children can go. I particularly want to inspire girls and children who are disadvantaged in Algeria." So why was she banned by the IBA? Because she beat some Russians. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 3, 2024 12:34:08 GMT
Surprisingly all of GB & NI 30 medals have been by white competitors. This will no doubt change as track and field progresses but are we really a classless and equal opportunities society? I understand that many of our rowers are from Oxbridge and I don’t really expect Equestrianism to be thriving in our inner cities but it doesn’t look or seem right. Money talks. You generally can’t do those sports unless you’ve got money or are that good that you can get sponsorship. Even swimming always seems a bit middle class to me. Having the time and effort to take your kid to the pool at all hours and what for? |
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Post by stokienorthants on Aug 3, 2024 12:39:41 GMT
Surprisingly all of GB & NI 30 medals have been by white competitors. This will no doubt change as track and field progresses but are we really a classless and equal opportunities society? I understand that many of our rowers are from Oxbridge and I don’t really expect Equestrianism to be thriving in our inner cities but it doesn’t look or seem right. Money talks. You generally can’t do those sports unless you’ve got money or are that good that you can get sponsorship. Even swimming always seems a bit middle class to me. Having the time and effort to take your kid to the pool at all hours and what for? You make a good point. |
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Post by bayernoatcake on Aug 3, 2024 12:42:56 GMT
Money talks. You generally can’t do those sports unless you’ve got money or are that good that you can get sponsorship. Even swimming always seems a bit middle class to me. Having the time and effort to take your kid to the pool at all hours and what for? You make a good point. Cricket is the same even though you can just play it on the street, most cricketers I believe come from privately educated backgrounds. |
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Aug 3, 2024 16:28:37 GMT
Surprisingly all of GB & NI 30 medals have been by white competitors. This will no doubt change as track and field progresses but are we really a classless and equal opportunities society? I understand that many of our rowers are from Oxbridge and I don’t really expect Equestrianism to be thriving in our inner cities but it doesn’t look or seem right. So...what you're saying is that urban horses aren't as good as other horses? |
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Post by Bod on Aug 3, 2024 17:25:32 GMT
Remco obliterated everyone in the men’s RR. He’s a bit of a knob but I’ve grown to like him. Wins the time trial and road race and maybe showed that racing the TdF was better preparation than just using it as training like Van der Poel, etc. A puncture a few km from the finish didn’t even add any suspense although he would have twatted his mechanic if he had screwed up the bike change. Brilliant ride by Madouas, the crowds were huge and a selective enough course.
In the 1500m, George Mills has the positional sense of a pissed otter. He said he ran like an idiot yesterday. He may have got through the repêchage but he’s not making it easy for himself. Rak was running through treacle for 300m and Mills just sat in.
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Post by tommycarlsberg on Aug 3, 2024 17:53:09 GMT
Bog Lurker Tacos is the greatest name I’ve ever heard (Boglarka Tascos)
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Post by Bod on Aug 3, 2024 19:05:50 GMT
Mixed 4x400m is a weird event as it is a little bit ‘B’ tier but then Bol comes in for the Netherlands and business picks up. The USA thought they had that guaranteed too given the depth of their squad.
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Aug 3, 2024 19:07:52 GMT
Mixed 4x400m is a weird event as it is a little bit ‘B’ tier but then Bol comes in for the Netherlands and business picks up. The USA thought they had that guaranteed too given the depth of their squad. Yep. Amazing run for the Netherlands. |
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Aug 3, 2024 19:29:25 GMT
Wonderful for St. Lucia
First ever Olympic medal and it's a 100m Gold.
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Aug 3, 2024 19:30:30 GMT
Mixed 4x400m is a weird event as it is a little bit ‘B’ tier but then Bol comes in for the Netherlands and business picks up. The USA thought they had that guaranteed too given the depth of their squad. It was a cracking watch. |
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Post by stoke1989 on Aug 3, 2024 19:30:42 GMT
Daryll Neita is fit
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Post by Bod on Aug 3, 2024 19:32:10 GMT
Wonderful for St. Lucia First ever Olympic medal and it's a 100m Gold. The medal had been hung around Richardson’s neck by commentators and summarisers until the semi when Alfred left her out of the blocks and I think Alfred’s confidence grew massively. |
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Post by RedandWhite90 on Aug 3, 2024 19:33:48 GMT
Wonderful for St. Lucia First ever Olympic medal and it's a 100m Gold. The medal had been hung around Richardson’s neck by commentators and summarisers until the semi when Alfred left her out of the blocks and I think Alfred’s confidence grew massively. Our lady got a great start, fingers crossed for the 200m. |
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Aug 3, 2024 19:38:13 GMT
Wonderful for St. Lucia First ever Olympic medal and it's a 100m Gold. The medal had been hung around Richardson’s neck by commentators and summarisers until the semi when Alfred left her out of the blocks and I think Alfred’s confidence grew massively. She won it with her mentality. 😊 |
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Aug 3, 2024 19:41:03 GMT
Ledecky is an freaking machine. Insane ability.
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Post by Mr_DaftBurger on Aug 3, 2024 19:44:23 GMT
Surprisingly all of GB & NI 30 medals have been by white competitors. This will no doubt change as track and field progresses but are we really a classless and equal opportunities society? I understand that many of our rowers are from Oxbridge and I don’t really expect Equestrianism to be thriving in our inner cities but it doesn’t look or seem right. So...what you're saying is that urban horses aren't as good as other horses? Since the bastards closed the pits we've no ponies to practice on! 🤬😅 |
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Aug 3, 2024 19:52:36 GMT
Is this idea of announcing/introducing athletes to a round of applause before the event a new thing? I don't remember the Olympics being this way. Not sure I like it, but I'm old and the clouds outside are annoying.
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Post by mrcoke on Aug 3, 2024 20:01:41 GMT
Is this idea of announcing/introducing athletes to a round of applause before the event a new thing? I don't remember the Olympics being this way. Not sure I like it, but I'm old and the clouds outside are annoying. World etc swimming championships have been doing it for years. Olympics now following the hype. |
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Post by Bod on Aug 3, 2024 20:04:16 GMT
Is this idea of announcing/introducing athletes to a round of applause before the event a new thing? I don't remember the Olympics being this way. Not sure I like it, but I'm old and the clouds outside are annoying. They started doing it at major championships to try and show ‘The personality of the competitors,’ which I think was a direct quote. The BBC really push it, especially in relays. |
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Post by FbrgVaStkFan on Aug 3, 2024 20:11:12 GMT
Is this idea of announcing/introducing athletes to a round of applause before the event a new thing? I don't remember the Olympics being this way. Not sure I like it, but I'm old and the clouds outside are annoying. They started doing it at major championships to try and show ‘The personality of the competitors,’ which I think was a direct quote. The BBC really push it, especially in relays. Did I mention I don't like it? |
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Post by stokienorthants on Aug 4, 2024 9:31:17 GMT
Enjoying the hockey GB drawing with India 1-1 don’t fancy our chances in a shoot out as the Indian goalkeeper has been outstanding.
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Post by Chewbacca the Wookie on Aug 4, 2024 9:37:18 GMT
Enjoying the hockey GB drawing with India 1-1 don’t fancy our chances in a shoot out as the Indian goalkeeper has been outstanding. Just like the footy to much sideways and backwards passing with very little efforts on goal though I only watched from the 3rd. No commentary as in gym but looked like there was a bit of needle. Didn’t help when Rupert got his green card  |
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Post by milton58 on Aug 4, 2024 9:40:58 GMT
Penalties come on
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