The Olmypics thread *spoilers*

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  • vermin
    vermin Posts: 1,739
    Yes yes yes yes yes. We love you Kat!
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    The sailing's fantastic. These guys are on a different planet.
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  • vermin
    vermin Posts: 1,739
    cjcp wrote:
    The sailing's fantastic. These guys are on a different planet.

    True; top marks to the BBC team for explaining what the hell was going on!
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    Slowing down to f*ck your opponent?

    Hell. Yes.
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,316
    I had previously been under the impression that the 'hardest' sportmen were pro cyclists.

    I have revised that opinion having watched the Women's gymnastics. Absolute nails.
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,316
    Highlight of the Olympics so far

    Bert Le Clos
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • clarkey cat
    clarkey cat Posts: 3,641
    Dibaba is incredible - the way she runs is so graceful. Like a gazelle.
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  • Hot Orange
    Hot Orange Posts: 157
    I always love watching triathlon, but can't help thinking it would be better without the swimming and running bits.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    vermin wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    The sailing's fantastic. These guys are on a different planet.

    True; top marks to the BBC team for explaining what the hell was going on!

    The guy's a genius. Utterly ruthless. He did some something similar to Robert Scheidt in 2000, I think, by sailing him to the back of the race.

    His interview with the BBC when he came off the water the day before yesterday is brilliant. "They've made me mad; they shouldn't have done that."
    FCN 2-4.

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    "It stays down, Daddy."
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,316
    edited August 2012
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    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    I see the british crowd has taken to shouting "G..B.....G..B.....G..B!" of late, in the style of the american "USA...USA...USA!"

    I cringe when I hear it, but if they're gonna do it, should it not be "GBN...GBN...GBN!" or "GBNI...GBNI...GBNI!"?
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Prediction:

    1st. Blake
    2nd. Bailey
    3rd. Bolt

    The longest 10seconds ever.
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  • rubertoe
    rubertoe Posts: 3,994
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Prediction:

    1st. Blake
    2nd. Bailey
    3rd. Bolt

    The longest 10seconds ever.

    BOLD prediction there DDD.
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  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    6-2, 6-1 up against Federer.
    Looking a bit promising, that.
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Prediction:

    1st. Blake
    2nd. Bailey
    3rd. Bolt

    The longest 10seconds ever.

    I'm not going to disagree with that. For Bolt it's all about the first 15m. And he hasn't looked great out of the blocks.

    And much as I'd like to see Jamaica sweep the podium, I thin the US will spoil the party.

    I may change my mind completely after the semis.

    Did I mention: I was there last night? No? Oh, well I was. It was good. Like "seminal moments you take to your grave good".

    Just wanted to share. :mrgreen:
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  • vermin
    vermin Posts: 1,739
    dhope wrote:
    6-2, 6-1 up against Federer.
    Looking a bit promising, that.

    Yes and, according to Henman, he's "forcing Federer into making unforced errors", which is clever.
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Haha, Boardman talking about 'scalping' in the mens track.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • Agent57
    Agent57 Posts: 2,300
    Greg66 wrote:
    It was good. Like "seminal moments you take to your grave good".

    My "I was there" moment was the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul. =)
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  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,316
    C'mon Ireland. Any sport. Any medal. Just one will do!


    I see the BBC medal table is listing "GB and NI" in 3rd place rather than "Team GB"......

    Must have wanted to include those rowing medals ;)
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Agent57 wrote:
    Greg66 wrote:
    It was good. Like "seminal moments you take to your grave good".

    My "I was there" moment was the 2005 Champions League final in Istanbul. =)

    Awesome. I was stuck in work for reasons I will forever remain unhappy about. I'm a Liverpool fan, too, so wasn't happy.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    vermin wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    6-2, 6-1 up against Federer.
    Looking a bit promising, that.

    Yes and, according to Henman, he's "forcing Federer into making unforced errors", which is clever.

    Jedi mind trick, innit. :)
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    That was one one of the greatest games I've ever watched, and I'm not a big footy fan
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Greg66 wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Prediction:

    1st. Blake
    2nd. Bailey
    3rd. Bolt

    The longest 10seconds ever.

    I'm not going to disagree with that. For Bolt it's all about the first 15m. And he hasn't looked great out of the blocks.

    And much as I'd like to see Jamaica sweep the podium, I thin the US will spoil the party.

    I may change my mind completely after the semis.

    Did I mention: I was there last night? No? Oh, well I was. It was good. Like "seminal moments you take to your grave good".

    Just wanted to share. :mrgreen:

    How did the Mo prediction go? :mrgreen:

    For that reason, Blake and Bolt will maul everyone else. I even predict enough time for a cake stop at 60m. :D
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Greg66 wrote:
    That was one one of the greatest games I've ever watched, and I'm not a big footy fan

    Thanks. Rub it in why dontcha. :P
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    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    cjcp wrote:
    Greg66 wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Prediction:

    1st. Blake
    2nd. Bailey
    3rd. Bolt

    The longest 10seconds ever.

    I'm not going to disagree with that. For Bolt it's all about the first 15m. And he hasn't looked great out of the blocks.

    And much as I'd like to see Jamaica sweep the podium, I thin the US will spoil the party.

    I may change my mind completely after the semis.

    Did I mention: I was there last night? No? Oh, well I was. It was good. Like "seminal moments you take to your grave good".

    Just wanted to share. :mrgreen:

    How did the Mo prediction go? :mrgreen:

    For that reason, Blake and Bolt will maul everyone else. I even predict enough time for a cake stop at 60m. :D

    See, nitros activated, cake stop, home with room to spare. :mrgreen:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    cjcp wrote:
    Greg66 wrote:
    DonDaddyD wrote:
    Prediction:

    1st. Blake
    2nd. Bailey
    3rd. Bolt

    The longest 10seconds ever.

    I'm not going to disagree with that. For Bolt it's all about the first 15m. And he hasn't looked great out of the blocks.

    And much as I'd like to see Jamaica sweep the podium, I thin the US will spoil the party.

    I may change my mind completely after the semis.

    Did I mention: I was there last night? No? Oh, well I was. It was good. Like "seminal moments you take to your grave good".

    Just wanted to share. :mrgreen:

    How did the Mo prediction go? :mrgreen:

    For that reason, Blake and Bolt will maul everyone else. I even predict enough time for a cake stop at 60m. :D

    Not terribly well, I'm pleased to say :mrgreen:

    Blake, Bolt and Bailey for the medals. Now not so sure about the order though. :?
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    9.65 for the winning time.

    What does everyone else think?
    FCN 2-4.

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    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    cjcp wrote:
    9.65 for the winning time.

    What does everyone else think?

    9.60s sounds right. Can't see them going into the 9.50s.

    9.68.

    Gentlemen, place your bets!
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  • sketchley
    sketchley Posts: 4,238
    9.49 Bolt
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    Chris

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  • vermin
    vermin Posts: 1,739
    It's going to be a WR. 9.53.

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