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JAMES4578
16-08-2016, 20:54
Well done Laura in winning 4th Olympic gold, awesome! :clap::clap::clap::gold: Absolutely fantastic as Kenny in taking 6th Gold :clap::clap::clap:: Fabulous for Giles and Hannah/Saskia in sailing! :clap::clap::clap::gold: :olympics::OGwave: Great for Nile and Amy too !:bronze::bronze:
Looked like a rooky error by Kenny but gets away with it
RosieBear
16-08-2016, 22:05
Brilliant! They tried to box him in, but Kenney finds a way through for gold. 6th gold - Phenomenal achievement :clap:
emjay1970
16-08-2016, 22:07
That was insane!!!!
Boardman "what's for tea" :yikes:
Sports to avoid if you ever want to be considered for the capricious title of "GB's Most Successful Olympian"......all of them except Track Cycling. :p ;)
Got to feel sorry for Laura - imagine having 4 Olympic golds and not even being the most successful Olympian in your own household.
RosieBear
16-08-2016, 22:12
What a nice guy Hoy is - genuinely happy for Jason to win and equal the record, lovely footage of him cheering away.
Wow - what a fantastic games the cycling team have had! Every single one of the track team have won a medal - absolutely amazing!!:GBflag::dance::dance::dance::GBflag:
What a nice guy Hoy is - genuinely happy for Jason to win and equal the record, lovely footage of him cheering away.
Normally I wouldn't buy into outward representation, but with hoy it does seem genuine
roytennisfan
16-08-2016, 22:21
Amazing, the golden couple, 10 golds, records galore Jason and Laura
What was the point of stopping the races if they weren't going to punish anyone?
angiebabez
16-08-2016, 22:23
What a nice guy Hoy is - genuinely happy for Jason to win and equal the record, lovely footage of him cheering away.
Always had a soft spot for big Chris. He seems a genuinely lovely bloke, well done Laura & Jason :olympics: :gold:
A tremendous silver for Jack Laugher in the springboard diving after struggling to qualify for the final.
What was the point of stopping the races if they weren't going to punish anyone?
Seemed a cop oot
Seemed a cop oot
I suspect that there will be rule changes and a camera on the line for the the next Olympics. I was a nervous wreck, it was almost like watching Andy play!
Felt sorry for Jake Burnell in the swimming marathon today. Somebody grabbed his legs near the end when he was in silver medal position and he got disqualified. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36689788
The 10k swimming seems a joke. Our guy got disqualified. His first yellow card for obstruction/ impedement came when no one was around him, and his second when someone was holding onto his leg! There were about 60 boats around, you'd think that there would be a camera doing something useful in amongst them to ensure fair play. Four years of someone's life down the drain for no good reason.
Team GB were set a target of 48 medals, they have now got 50, with another Gold in the bag in the sailing,and at least two more guaranteed medals to come in boxing. Plus events like the triathlon haven't started yet.
Another shocking result in the boxing involving a Russian fighter. Michael Conlan was clearly the winner but all three judges gave it to the Russian. Conlan was furious when interviewed by Inverdale who was clearly worried what he would say and cut him off. RTE however let him have his say. (https://twitter.com/paddypower/status/765564234046537728) Strong language but who could blame him.
Anyone else speculating on the Russians trying to 'help' their athletes in other ways now they've been caught out on the state drugs program? I was gutted for both the Russian's opponents. Add that to the farce with Jake Burnell in the swimming marathon today and I must admit my mind left pure sport while I was watching the rest of the day to go to how you could cheat, rig scores and/or buy judges. :(
Sorely tempted to wait up for Laura Muir, but ....
Interesting that the BBC's highly paid pundit Michael Johnson tweeted this earlier and had no problems having a pop at Inverdale.
Michael Johnson @MJGold Michael Johnson
Nice job Andy! Seriously John? If you're not British the medals don't count?
Shane Thomas @tokenbg
John Inverdale (BBC) says to Murray that he's the first to win 2 Olympic tennis golds. Murray's response:"Venus and Serena have won 4 each."
JAMES4578
16-08-2016, 23:17
Great for Jack in taking silver in the individual 3m Platform, terrific-only just scraped into final too!:cheer::cheer::cheer::silver::olympics:
Anyone else speculating on the Russians trying to 'help' their athletes in other ways now they've been caught out on the state drugs program? I was gutted for both the Russian's opponents. Add that to the farce with Jake Burnell in the swimming marathon today and I must admit my mind left pure sport while I was watching the rest of the day to go to how you could cheat, rig scores and/or buy judges. :(
The decision yesterday in favour of the Russian was an even bigger injustice than the Conlan result and the irony is that one of the judges was Irish. The firm belief is that there is only one reason that all 3 judges could possibly have reached that decision. It's too late for the defeated boxers but will anything be done about it?
WimbledonWestie
17-08-2016, 05:27
I was a nervous wreck, it was almost like watching Andy play!
Ha ha- that's just what I said to my brother!
Rosalind
17-08-2016, 06:07
Interesting that the BBC's highly paid pundit Michael Johnson tweeted this earlier and had no problems having a pop at Inverdale.
No idea how John still working at BBC. It must be that those who make the decisions also share his prehistoric opinions. He is like a little boy trying to be a big boy - and no doubt he will be wounded by grown-up Johnson and this put-down!
themass15
17-08-2016, 06:30
Fantastic in the Velodrome last night. So exciting!
A nice article about Justin Rose and his Olympic experience especially as regards Andy.
https://inews.co.uk/essentials/sport/olympics/rio-2016-justin-rose-recalls-olympic-crispy-made-super-sunday-possible/
Jessica and Justin arrive home :OGwave::OGwave: :GBflag:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3743464/Welcome-home-heroes-Britain-greets-Olympic-medallists-Jessica-Ennis-Hill-Justin-Rose-land-London.html
Sallydaisy
17-08-2016, 15:08
Oh dear ...
Breaking News @BreakingNews 12m12 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/BreakingNews/status/765925044287660032) Court in Rio de Janeiro orders passport seizure of US swimmers Ryan Lochte,
James Feigen amid robbery probe - G1 http://glo.bo/2bARiqj (https://t.co/HBPwNOxBbv)
An English link - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-37108746
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-37107450) - Europe's top Olympic official arrested in Rio over tickets sales
GB women's hockey team reach the final and are guaranteed gold or silver!
I watched the hockey - I hadn't realised how brutal it was. They have a "blood team" to run on and clear the blood from the pitch. They did very well.
RosieBear
18-08-2016, 07:10
Great result in the hockey - when I went to bed GB were 1-0 and NZ all over them trying to equalise. Awesome effort to hold them off :clap: The brilliant Brownlee Bros going today - can't wait, incredible athletes and so sweet, remind me of Andy and Jamie.
I watched the hockey - I hadn't realised how brutal it was. They have a "blood team" to run on and clear the blood from the pitch. They did very well.
I always thought it was a brutal sport at school - a place for girls to settle their differences, quite legitimately, in the most spiteful of ways! Who could forget the frozen fingers and bashed shins? Well done Team GB - go girls!
I went to bed when it was 2-0 so also was delighted to see the final score. Too right, Alis! We had to play on red blaize which was lethal in falls and no shin or mouth guards for us. I still remember the pain of a broken tooth when I took an aerial shot in the mouth.
silver in kayak doubles 200m :silver:
RosieBear
18-08-2016, 15:21
Those Brownlee boys are just unreal! Alistair and Johnny leading and opening up a gap on the 10k run.:superman::superman::GBflag:
Unexpected Bronze in Badminton - they beat a Chinese team. Up to 52 medals, not including the sailing Gold and Hockey medal. Awesome.
Come on Brownlee bros :cheer: :olympics:
RosieBear
18-08-2016, 15:47
Alistair takes gold - only triathlete to win 2 Olympic golds. Jonny takes silver. Simply immense :worship:
:clap: :gold: and :silver:
jackie55
18-08-2016, 15:50
Brilliant from both Alistair :gold: and Jonathan :silver:
JAMES4578
18-08-2016, 16:52
Awesome from the Brownlie Brothers, congrats Alistair in momentous win!:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::OGwave::gold: Fabulous from Jonny too,he was also remarkable but couldn't quite match Alistair in the 10,000 metres :cheer::cheer::cheer::OGwave: :silver: Great winning silver in the Kayak and Bronze in the Badminton Men's Doubles! :cheer::cheer :silver:::bronze::olympics:
WimbledonWestie
18-08-2016, 16:55
GB rampant in Rio!
Just get the feeling that these Games are going to end up hugely disappointing for Team GB.What a **** I am.
:gold: for sailing which we knew about on Tuesday has been confirmed today :gold:
It must be bitter sweet for Johnny Brownlee to know that if it wasn't for his brother he would be Olympic champion. Well done to them both! :GBflag::gold::silver::GBflag:
What a **** I am.
... which we knew ... has been confirmed today ...
:sofa:
Sallydaisy
18-08-2016, 19:41
:lol:
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-37115778) - Rio 2016 Olympics: US swimmers not robbed - police chief
Well done Team GB today - Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark 470 sailing gold :gold: :gold:
Alistair Brownlee Triathlon :gold:
Johnny Brownlee Triathlon :silver:
Liam Heath Jon Schofield Kayak double (K2) 200m :silver:
and Marcus Ellis and Chris Langridge Badminton: men's doubles :bronze:
:olympics: :OGwave: :OGwave: :GBflag:
Many Thanks to everyone for the updates here. :thanks: Living in USA it's difficult to keep up with the Brits, so this thread helps a LOT. :GBflag::olympics::OGwave::gold::silver::bronze:
Gold for Jade Jones. We are holding on to Second Place in the table.
JAMES4578
19-08-2016, 02:14
Well done Jade in retaining Olympic title!:gold: As expected Usain Bolt easily defended 200 metres title for sprint triple (been dominant and charismatic champion) and reiterates that this will be last Olympics (unless somehow changes mind) but will do 100m at next year's World Championships in London. Pity Adam Gemili just missed out on the Bronze (by 3/1000th of a second!),however can still be proud of himself!
Rosalind
19-08-2016, 07:21
Adam Gemili misses out on bronze by zillioneths of second but what company he is keeping! That's no shame. Feel for him though due to his huge disappointment. Years of training and it's down to 20 seconds and a time difference which needs a state-of-the-art computer. He should be very proud.
Hopefully some more golds to come and certainly medals. Am I the only one who not only keeps hoping we win but that China don't so that they don't catch up?! #anyonebutChina :gold::OGwave:
@Rosalind - nope I am there as well. The Badminton lads were equally chuffed to beat the Chinese No 5 pairing to snaffle their Bronze.
For me I some of the unexpected Medals at this Olympics have been the most enjoyable - after Mr M of course.
traveller7
19-08-2016, 09:57
Just a brilliant Olympics for TeamGB unreal
Jimmy Feigen has agreed to pay $11,000 to a Brazilian charity after the pretend robbery.
Jimmy Feigen has agreed to pay $11,000 to a Brazilian charity after the pretend robbery.
Whatever were they thinking about?
I thought they were a bit sick in the head after claiming they got mugged, even though they destroyed a toilet door.
The way it's now being reported is that it started out as a story told by the one who was the first to leave Brazil, to his mum. He didn't expect her to then discuss it and for it to go viral. ... This is not an excuse or my opinion but something I read online today
banskogirl
19-08-2016, 11:23
What a **** I am.
Can you maybe say it again? Just before the US Open, the Oz Open, the French Open..............? :)
I am so looking forward to the women's Hockey final.
It should be brilliant.
Go team GB.
:OGwave:
Gold for Nick Skelton in the individual Show Jumping!
:gold: for Nick Skelton in individual show jumping
That must be the most unexpected gold medal for Team GB - well done Nick Skelton, an amazing achievement at the ripe old age of 58!!!!!:GBflag::gold::GBflag:
That must be the most unexpected gold medal for Team GB - well done Nick Skelton, an amazing achievement at the ripe old age of 58!!!!!:GBflag::gold::GBflag:
I wouldn't have labelled it unexpected. He had a reasonable chance. He felt he should have won London 2012 with that horse.
JAMES4578
19-08-2016, 18:23
Awesome for Nick winning the Olympic individual show Jumping, well done! :cheer::cheer::cheer::gold::OGwave::olympics:
themass15
19-08-2016, 18:32
What an amazing achievement by Nick Skelton!
I wouldn't have labelled it unexpected. He had a reasonable chance. He felt he should have won London 2012 with that horse.
I hadn't realised that. So glad then that he managed it this time - a gold medal at the age of 58 is an amazing achievement whatever the sport. Very well done to his horse too, I hope he gets extra carrots tonight!:thumbup:
Olympic oddities - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-37100585
Guaranteed at least silver for Joe Joyce, GB's super-heavyweight.
BBC (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lancashire-37120326)- Rio Olympics 2016: Team GB closing ceremony outfits revealed
Such a shame that Andy and Jamie can't be there at the closing ceremony. They miss out on so much.
Inverdale in the headlines again (for the wrong reasons strangely enough.)
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/rio-2016-john-inverdale-anthony-joshua-bbc-interview-boxing-rude-a7199686.html
:facepalm:
Scroll down to READ MORE: If there was a gold medal for biggest liability on television, it would go to John Inverdale...
Huge congratulations to Nick Skelton and Big Star :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :gold: :OGwave: :OGwave: :OGwave: :GBflag:
Brilliant show jumping and to come back after so many injuries including a broken neck is an amazing and really inspirational story.
SPOTY of the year for me.
RosieBear
19-08-2016, 20:00
Good luck to GB in hockey final. Let's paste the Dutchies! C'mon girls :GBflag:
Good luck to GB in hockey final. Let's paste the Dutchies! C'mon girls :GBflag:pass the dutchies :eek: someone call WADA
GB takes the lead with the first goal - go girls!
................. but the Dutch equalise. Still all to play for.
2-2 in the broads hockey match
I was just going to say the Dutch have gone ahead but GB have equalised. Well done, girls - keep it going!
The Dutch are far the better side so far.
Remember, British if they win, English if...... ;)
Blame that on the ludicrous selection process.
the refs will need to give the Dutch another unreal 16 penalty corners to keep their euros
Finally we get a corner and guess what????
RosieBear
19-08-2016, 21:20
Another pen corner and GB level! The Brits are taking their chances :clap:
the Dutch goalie looks decidedly dodgy compared to ours.
Get the ball in their circle girls.
Sallydaisy
19-08-2016, 21:26
When did Jeux Sans Frontieres become an Olympic sport?
It seems to involve Showjumping, Shooting, Avoiding of Orange blobs and leaping out of a Silver Spaceship onto a Trampoline. And half of them are running the wrong way.
:confused:
When did Jeux Sans Frontieres become an Olympic sport?
It seems to involve Showjumping, Shooting, Avoiding of Orange blobs and leaping out of a Silver Spaceship onto a Trampoline. And half of them are running the wrong way.
http://www.andymurrayfanforum.com/images/smileys/confused.gifAh, the Modern Pentathlon...
When did Jeux Sans Frontieres become an Olympic sport?
It seems to involve Showjumping, Shooting, Avoiding of Orange blobs and leaping out of a Silver Spaceship onto a Trampoline. And half of them are running the wrong way.
:confused:
+1
RosieBear
19-08-2016, 21:33
Shoot out. C'mon girls, most of all c'mon Maddie Super Goalie :cheer:
well if I'm right we have the better goalie.
I Believe.........
altogether now.
:GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::GBflag::G Bflag:
You'd think the best opportunity to score is take the shot early.
Then again if you can get a penalty stroke out of it.
RosieBear
19-08-2016, 21:41
Good girl! Find back of net despite the boos. C'mon Maddie!
RosieBear
19-08-2016, 21:43
C'mon Holly - for the gold!!!!
RosieBear
19-08-2016, 21:45
Wonderful!!!!!! Absolutely immense!!! It's not the chances you create, it's the chances you TAKE. So proud of the girls!!!! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:And Maddie Hinch should get 2 medals - super goalie.
The girls win gold - who'd have thought it!!!:GBflag::gold::GBflag:
Wonderful!!!!!! Absolutely immense!!! It's not the chances you create, it's the chances you TAKE. So proud of the girls!!!! :GBflag::GBflag::GBflag:And Maddie Hinch should get 2 medals - super goalie.
+1 awesome.
Miracles do happen!
Dafne Schippers is no longer the biggest Dutch failure.
The girls win gold - who'd have thought it!!!:GBflag::gold::GBflag:
Me Me and Me
What a win against the odds.
:GBflag::gold::OGwave::gold::OGwave::GBflag:
lovetennis
19-08-2016, 21:51
Brilliant win from the hockey girls. What a gutsy penalty shoot out :GBflag:
Sallydaisy
19-08-2016, 21:53
That could just be SPOTY team of the year ...
WimbledonWestie
19-08-2016, 21:56
That was wow!
well if I'm right we have the better goalie.
I Believe.........
You called it. :clap:
That could just be SPOTY team of the year ...
I think Leicester may have that already nailed down.
I think Leicester may have that already nailed down.
Ooooh I never thought of that, coming from there honest!
I BELIEVE.com
That's five times I've had that feeling in a year;
1 winning the DC and being there to witness it. Nov 15
2 Andy winning Wimbledon.
3 Becoming a Granddad for the 5th time (unexpectedly against huge odds)
4 Andy retaining his Olympic singles Gold. (Absolutely Awesome)
5 Women's GB Hockey team winning Gold. (Knockout)
Can it get any better?
Andy Murray WORLD No.1 perhaps???
;) That would really be the cherry on the cake.
Mmmmm I LOVE CAKE.
Stylus_XL
19-08-2016, 22:38
This was probably my second favourite moment of the Olympics. A really entertaining (and nerve-racking) contrast in styles - GB's defensive counterattacking versus Holland's slick attacking play, constantly rushing forwards with the ball seemingly stuck to their sticks at times.
After watching them get a hard fought bronze in London 2012 it was so good to see them get a hard fought gold this time. Shows what can happen when you don't let your head drop and keep fighting till the end.
Would just like to add Nick on Big star to that five.
As It's most likely their last chance.
#wobblylip.
JAMES4578
19-08-2016, 23:40
Certainly becoming some Olympics for GB, fabulous GB women won the Hockey gold,well done!:gold: :clap::clap::clap: However I was more focused on the diving, Tom Daley in form and qualified top in the prelims :clap::clap::clap:, however it's tomorrow that counts with semis in the afternoon and final at 8.30.
Waiting to see if the Men's relay teams DQ will hold up.:nailbiter:
Be really sad if it is.
:crying:
Congrats to the 100m Ladies.
:bronze:
Looking like another GB Gold this time in the Taekwondo for Lutalo Mohammed
well last second and a controversial hit to the head and it's Silver.
JAMES4578
20-08-2016, 01:49
Disappointing but really not into martial arts.
Neither am I but the last kick which has never been repeated
looked like it wasn't clean at all, I thought it hit his hand and it did I just watched it again.
There has been some very dubious judging. Forgive me for being cynical but the team to be promoted in the wake of GB's disqualification in the 400m relay is Brazil. I wonder if GB would have been disqualified if it hadn't been the Brazilian team to benefit.
Well done to Giselle Ansley on winning a gold medal with the women's hockey team. She's from Paignton, where I lived for three years.
patmoren
20-08-2016, 11:11
Another great day for team GB. I hope Tom Daley can keep his level up was making some fantastivc dives yesterday to top the table after the prelims.
Liam Heath Gold for GB in paddling like fury in a canoe. 25 Golds and counting....
JAMES4578
20-08-2016, 12:23
Awesome,well done Liam!:clap::clap::gold::OGwave::olympics:
WimbledonWestie
20-08-2016, 12:31
That was exciting viewing.
Who gained from the Greg Rutherford fiasco does anyone know and why were the US allowed to compete after dropping the baton?
Why were the US allowed to compete after dropping the baton?
I wondered that too.
The 4 x 400m disqualification still a mystery.
Oh dear, whatever happened to Tom Daley? He was way out in front in qualifying yesterday, yet finished a lowly 18th out of 18 in the semi-finals this afternoon and doesn't qualify for the final. Easily one of the favourites for the medals, he will be devastated. Too much pressure maybe or just an off day?
The 4 x 400m disqualification still a mystery.
I don't think anyone can understand it. The pundits reporting on it seemed to be totally at a loss.
JAMES4578
20-08-2016, 16:10
Oh dear, whatever happened to Tom Daley? He was way out in front in qualifying yesterday, yet finished a lowly 18th out of 18 in the semi-finals this afternoon and doesn't qualify for the final. Easily one of the favourites for the medals, he will be devastated. Too much pressure maybe or just an off day?
So gutting for Tom, not quite sure what happened today-unfortunately he peaked too soon but he really deserved to be in final. Got to produce each time though, not a lot of time between semi and final too-whilst on same day was bigger gap in London. prelims and indeed semis are not always conclusive mind you ,such a pity. However at least Tom leaves with medal,but was not the most successful diver.
The cross country mountain biking looks fun. No brits in the women's today though.
RosieBear
20-08-2016, 16:30
Poor Tom - an almost inexplicable meltdown :sad::sad::sad: Taking the positives, he has got a bronze, and is still so young (only 22) so hopefully more Olympic chances. Just hope it's a minor set back, such as a bug or something, and no major issues.
traveller7
20-08-2016, 16:35
So gutted for Tom what a shame hes devastated but said he will be back in Tokyo.
2 more medals so far today boxing soon and Mo tonight cross fingers
We're on 62 medals at the moment - we need four more to beat London's total. Two definitely to come from the boxing and a probable from Mo - could we squeeze another?
Sorry for Tom. I think it was one of those days when things just went wrong for him. A very bad day at the office. Good he is immediately talking about Tokyo.
I feel that world title at such an early age has put huge pressure on him. He seems to have been around for ever, yet he's only 22 - plenty of time for an Olympic gold.
Well done Nicola Adams. I hate boxing but she's done incredibly well to defend her Olympic title - epic!:GBflag::gold::GBflag:g co
She is probably another strong contender for SPOTY.
:gold: for Nicola Adams :OGwave:
Great girl! Well done Nicola! :gold::OGwave:
I feel that world title at such an early age has put huge pressure on him. He seems to have been around for ever, yet he's only 22 - plenty of time for an Olympic gold.
His presser was gut wrenching. He was only just holding it together but gave a longish interview and vowed to work harder for Tokyo.
He said he'd felt good, and didn't know what had happened today when he'd broken the Olympic record yesterday. Just that his mind and body hadn't come together.
Not really feeling sorry for Dan Goodfellow's diving partner...
Need to cross our fingers in the Men's Modern Pentathlon - our lads currently third. Show Jumping and Shooting to come.
Not really feeling sorry for Dan Goodfellow's diving partner...
Why?
WimbledonWestie
20-08-2016, 18:25
Not Toms fault that press ficussed on him. Gutted for him not making final.
Why?
Losing a taekwondo final in the last second is worth feeling sorry for, but not someone failing to perform.
RosieBear
20-08-2016, 19:23
I feel that world title at such an early age has put huge pressure on him. He seems to have been around for ever, yet he's only 22 - plenty of time for an Olympic gold.
Couldn't agree more, Alis. He's been in the spotlight and tipped as a big gold hope since he was 14, plus he lost his dad, who was his absolute rock tragically early. It's too much. I watched the prelims, and now had a chance to watch what happened today - the difference in Tom's face and body language was drastic, the poor guy was wracked with nerves and shaking. Feel so sorry for him. Really hope he gets the support and guidance he needs.
Poor guy - he must be absolutely devastated but his coach gave him a huge cuddle. Well done her!
Not really feeling sorry for Dan Goodfellow's diving partner...
You're a hard man.
RosieBear
20-08-2016, 19:57
I love watching handball during the Olympics - I wish it was a bigger sport over here. So fast and furious. The women's final between Russia and France is full on. It's ABR as far as I'm concerned, come on France.:cheer:
Rosalind
20-08-2016, 21:41
Some sports are just bizarre.. losing in the last second or not getting your mind and body together and plunging (no pun intended) to 18th from 1st. Two devastated athletes. Makes me appreciate the tennis scoring system even more.
On an unrelated point: watched Nicola Adams today - our smiliest athlete - I never watch boxing apart from our Olympic hopes. Then just chilled watching the rhythmic gymnastics - how different could you get but amazing skills It's so nice to jump from one to another and appreciate all the diversity.
Is there no other UK athletes other than MO competing tonight,or is it just the usual BBC cult of celebrity
themass15
20-08-2016, 22:51
Tense in the football final
Is there no other UK athletes other than MO competing tonight,or is it just the usual BBC cult of celebrity
Brits in highjump final, 800m final,1500 final, women's 4 x 400 final as well as 5000.
Bronze in the taekwondo for Bianca Walkden. Now only one medal behind the tally of London 2012.
It's Mold! :gold:
And the London medal haul has been equalled.
JAMES4578
21-08-2016, 00:54
Mo does the double in consecutive Olympics, awesome! Of course many expected it but still had to deliver, well done!:clap::clap::clap::gold::olympics::OGwave: Andrew Butchard had PB in 7th place, credit for that! Lynsey sharp done the same in 800m finishing 6th and whilst hoped for more was fast race,Caster Semenya firm favourite taking the Gold.
traveller7
21-08-2016, 00:57
They definitely tried a bit harder and different tactics to try and beat him but he still had the answers. So pleased for him what an achievement.
The Women's High Jump is won by a Spaniard with height of 1m 97cm, which 2 women jumped higher than in the heptathlon.
JAMES4578
21-08-2016, 01:02
They definitely tried a bit harder and different tactics to try and beat him but he still had the answers. So pleased for him what an achievement.
Yes tried to set fast pace but didn't really sustain it,was sure Mo would win on the last lap. Now 3 athletes disqualified including original silver and Bronze for stepping on inside, Butchart now promoted to 4th!
The Women's High Jump is won by a Spaniard with height of 1m 97cm, which 2 women jumped higher than in the heptathlon.
Amazing! Andrew Butchart moves up to 4th place in the 5000m as the bronze and silver medalists are disqualified - well done to him and to Lynsey Sharp on their pbs.
traveller7
21-08-2016, 01:09
So glad Mo wasn't affected by the pushing and shoving. To have two brits in the top 4 of distance running is fantastic we never had a chance years ago. Just brilliant.
Shame that other countries cant accept our winning ways in veldorome rumours are circulating that we might not be clean just cos we won 11 medals!
4x400m relay just about to start - c'mon girls!
So glad Mo wasn't affected by the pushing and shoving. To have two brits in the top 4 of distance running is fantastic we never had a chance years ago. Just brilliant.
Shame that other countries cant accept our winning ways in veldorome rumours are circulating that we might not be clean just cos we won 11 medals!
I heard that was coming from the Australians - just sour grapes.
WimbledonWestie
21-08-2016, 01:13
No 66 will come for definite as we have a boxing finalist. Team GB win the Olympics- feel like there should be some sort of award for being First Nation to increase on home games medal tally . I was on holiday during Atlanta 1996 and still remember phoning home (ah the days before mobiles and tablets and wifi ) and my mum saying the big news was how embarrassing we were at the Olympics. So glad we've turned it around. I see the Generation inspired in school, pupils go to a much wider range of sports clubs and have a really good awareness of a wide range of Olympians.
And there it is! :bronze: for the women's 4x400m relay.
Fantastic from the relay girls - another medal for GB! Does that take us to the London total?
WimbledonWestie
21-08-2016, 01:18
Woohoo! 66! Go GB!
traveller7
21-08-2016, 01:18
Just won our 66th medal from the girls 4 x 400m relay bronze :bronze:
Team GB are the first nation ever to improve their medal tally for 5 Olympics in a row.
roytennisfan
21-08-2016, 01:20
Yes 66 one more than London. Terrific third leg there helped secure the medal
I think the positions on the medal table should be decided by the total number of medals and not just gold medals won otherwise what's the point of silver and bronze.
JAMES4578
21-08-2016, 01:21
Well done to the British women on their Bronze 400m relay, well done!:cheer::cheer::cheer::bronze: Just awesome we have now surpassed the total in London which seemed incredible at the time :dance::dance:
roytennisfan
21-08-2016, 01:22
7th athletics medal, more medals but less golds
I think the positions on the medal table should be decided by the total number of medals and not just gold medals won otherwise what's the point of silver and bronze.No thanks, that would devalue golds!
roytennisfan
21-08-2016, 01:23
I think the positions on the medal table should be decided by the total number of medals and not just gold medals won otherwise what's the point of silver and bronze.
Only if there was weighting like 3 2 1 or even 4 2 1
No thanks, that would devalue golds!
What and not give Tom Daley's bronze the recognition it deserves. :p ;)
roytennisfan
21-08-2016, 01:29
Four years ago I was there, Wembley final Mexico beat Brazil and then 2nd row gangway not far from the podium, the noise that night when Mo ran was amazing as was getting back to Euston for the 1.45 train with people from Hyde park as well as the Olympic Park, bars cafes all open late and a party atmosphere
I think the positions on the medal table should be decided by the total number of medals and not just gold medals won otherwise what's the point of silver and bronze.
I'm going to gamble on your nationality here, but can I get a no. 65 with boiled rice please.
roytennisfan
21-08-2016, 01:33
lol
What a relay from the men! Such a shame that our men weren't in it - they would have had a good chance of a medal.
We have still got the boxer Joe Joyce in his Gold Medal match tomorrow. So another chance for another Gold.
Brendan Foster having an Inverdale moment and forgetting DAME Kelly Holmes had received the highest honour. Nice save by Gabby Logan but will it be enough to prevent a twitter storm? ;)
JAMES4578
21-08-2016, 02:34
Butchart back down to 6th after a few reinstated, however obviously good run in any case!
Ultimately sports about winning so table should be based on the number of winners from each country so just the gold should count
Ultimately sports about winning so table should be based on the number of winners from each country so just the gold should count
This gentlemen disagreed with you:-
Pierre de Coubertin (Founder of the Modern Olympics)
The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.
The Golds have been great, but some of my favourite moments of these Olympics have been the unexpected medals, where an athlete has performed way beyond expectation to snaffle a medal. They have all had a motivation to go that extra step to add to The Team GB medal haul, that might not have been there if they knew only the Gold's counted.
This gentlemen disagreed with you:-
Pierre de Coubertin (Founder of the Modern Olympics)
The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not winning but taking part; the essential thing in life is not conquering but fighting well.
The Golds have been great, but some of my favourite moments of these Olympics have been the unexpected medals, where an athlete has performed way beyond expectation to snaffle a medal. They have all had a motivation to go that extra step to add to The Team GB medal haul, that might not have been there if they knew only the Gold's counted.
If it's the taking part why award any type of medal ?
I agree however you can enjoy someone personal triumph just as much or even more without them winning silverware but that's not the discussion it's about judging overall success and that gotta come down to winners
.............. but the athletes who win silver and bronze are still winners. They aren't handed the medals randomly, they have to win them by coming second or third. To come first in the world in an event is amazing but to come second or third is still pretty special. As far as the medal table is concerned, how would they separate countries with the same number of golds if they didn't count silver and bronze?
............. but the athletes that claim silver and bronze are still winners. They aren't handed the medal randomly, they have to win it by coming second or third. To come first in the world at an event is amazing but to come second or third is still pretty special. How would you separate the countries that have the same number of golds if you don't count silver and bronze?
Semantics of language silver and bronze are for runners up only the winners win ;) and yes by all means if country's are tied for winners then use silver then bronze as a means of a tie breaker
I agree - purely semantics.
I stayed up to watch Mo Farah do the "double double". I know it was historic as only Lasso Viren was the only other man to do it, but I felt the BBC did go slightly over the top about it when Mo won the gold.
I stayed up to watch Mo Farah do the "double double". I know it was historic as only Lasse Viren was the only other man to do it, but I felt the BBC did go slightly over the top about it when Mo won the gold.
Slightly ? :eek:
I think Bekele (not sure if that's how you spell it) did it too, didn't he? I agree though, the Beeb does tend to overhype. Not a single mention of Andy in their sports reporting this week. How many other Olympic champions would be expected to compete in a high profile tournament the week after winning at the Olympics - it might just be worth a mention!
I stayed up to watch Mo Farah do the "double double". I know it was historic as only Lasso Viren was the only other man to do it, but I felt the BBC did go slightly over the top about it when Mo won the gold.
Had forgotten about Lasse Viren. I remember watching his amazing medal wins but then his reputation was tainted by rumours that he blood doped, a common but not illegal practice in Finland at that time and the precursor to EPO. Just checked that the use of EPO was not banned until 1986.
I believe they used to have to run beats for the 10,000m as well as the 5,000m, which would make the 'double' doubly difficult, if you see what I mean!
Slightly ? :eek:
It's the Beeb.. Not exactly fair coverage or hype about each sport. I really didn't understand why they hyped Bolt so much. Sure acknowledge him, but I don't really think he's done that much more than others. In athletics it's easier to get multiple cross discipline medals than in tennis.
Rafa made a good point about the tight tennis scheduling. If you really want things like tennis to have good competition, don't make the physicality of having to play potentially three matches in a day a possibility. I know that if you stretched the tennis comp over two weeks then you might lose players, but that would be their choice.
patmoren
21-08-2016, 10:02
I liked the table produced by the EU claiming all the medals for all the countries in the EU as theirs. Priceless!!!!!
I liked the table produced by the EU claiming all the medals for all the countries in the EU as theirs. Priceless!!!!!
Honestly. Whether they're doing it to wind us and the rest of the world up, so to promote the EU, it's still sad.
IF we were to enter as an EU state we wouldn't have so many medals as we wouldn't have as many athletes taking part. e.g that ex British guy going over to another country just so he could compete in the Tae Kwon Do because each nation is only allowed one entrant.
http://www.newschicken.com/eu-puts-itself-top-of-olympic-medal-table-and-britain-is-nowhere-to-be-seen/
If The EU had their way, the allocated lottery funding would have to be allocated by a committee, favouring the poorer countries. The committee to decide the allocation, would all need a cut for expenses, special flags and expensive meals - leaving nothing for the athletes. Any country with a medal winner would be forced to make a bigger contribution - yes I can see that working - not.
Our system is brutal, whereby the amount of lottery funding you get is directly related to the number of medals. It's payment by results, but works.
The Manchester parade is likely to take place on 3rd October, but no route has been decided. I hope Andy will be able to turn up for either both (Manchester and London) or one of them. I usually go to the London one.
The Manchester parade is likely to take place on 3rd October, but no route has been decided. I hope Andy will be able to turn up for either both (Manchester and London) or one of them. I usually go to the London one.
No parades in the north of Britain?
There has been talk of something for the Scottish athletes in Scotland but not sure what.
banskogirl
21-08-2016, 15:19
Is there no other UK athletes other than MO competing tonight,or is it just the usual BBC cult of celebrity
Not so annoying as on a Bolt night! At least Mo is British :)
Team GB have officially finished second in the medal table.
Does anyone know who'll be carrying our flag into the stadium during the closing ceremony? All I've found out is Simone Biles will be doing it for America.
Does anyone know who'll be carrying our flag into the stadium during the closing ceremony? All I've found out is Simone Biles will be doing it for America.
So many contenders - Mo, Max Whitlock, Jason Kenny, Laura Trott, Charlotte Dujardin spring to mind and there must be others - Christine Ohuruogu, Nick Skelton are possibilities. I suppose it depends a lot on who's still there - I think many who competed early have either gone off sightseeing or come home.
lovetennis
21-08-2016, 16:32
So many contenders - Mo, Max Whitlock, Jason Kenny, Laura Trott, Charlotte Dujardin spring to mind and there must be others - Christine Ohuruogu, Nick Skelton are possibilities. I suppose it depends a lot on who's still there - I think many who competed early have either gone off sightseeing or come home.
Laura Trott and Jason Kenny have returned home. Mo is still there. Not sure about the others. All would be deserving
Nicola Adams must still be there and, as you say, Mo certainly is.
It's just been announced that it'll be Kate Richardson-Walsh.
Is she the retiring captain of the hockey team?
Yes, her wife is still carrying on though.
I must say, I'd say Mo or Nicola are more deserving. (If Mo hasn't carried it before).
Just watching the beeb Olympics #Bolt appreciation show.;)
and it got me wondering.
How fast do you recon could Andy run 100m??
I must say, I'd say Mo or Nicola are more deserving. (If Mo hasn't carried it before).
Perhaps it's a good thing that they've gone for the less obvious choice.
Just watching the beeb Olympics #Bolt appreciation show.;)
and it got me wondering.
How fast do you recon could Andy run 100m??
I'm pretty sure he would surprise a lot of people.
Does anyone know who'll be carrying our flag into the stadium during the closing ceremony? All I've found out is Simone Biles will be doing it for America.
Anyone who wants to have a turn, I say!
I'm pretty sure he would surprise a lot of people.
Where as if we put a racket in Bolt's hands???
:smashed::laugh:
The women's Hockey Captain Kate Richardson-Walsh is flag bearer - a worthy choice.
In the statement released by the GB Olympic committee announcing Andy as the opening ceremony flag bearer it mentioned that Nicola Adams was the flag bearer at the European Games as if to say she's had her chance. ;)
Just watching the beeb Olympics #Bolt appreciation show.;)
and it got me wondering.
How fast do you recon could Andy run 100m??
According to Jez Green (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/tennis/andymurray/9794169/Andy-Murray-is-as-fast-as-Usain-Bolt-says-his-fitness-trainer-Jez-Green-ahead-of-the-Australian-Open.html), Andy would beat Bolt (over 10 metres ;)).
Big well done to team GB on the medals front :) it has been a very successful games. Better than anyone could have expected and the team have done us all proud :)
Perhaps it's a good thing that they've gone for the less obvious choice.
Why?
The colour of Team GB's last medal is being decided now as Joe Joyce starts his super-heavyweight final.
roytennisfan
21-08-2016, 18:36
I suppose they won the least expected gold, the real hero of the win was the goalkeeper though, she carried the team and would certainly have been more deserving. Still to me, a strange decision.
Team GB's last medal is a silver, as Joyce loses on points.
The final total is 27 gold, 23 silver and 17 bronze.
Well done Callum Hawkins for coming 9th in the marathon. He is only 24 years so more to come from him.
JAMES4578
21-08-2016, 18:53
Think a few had misgivings about these games but they been successful and not just talking about the GB medal tally,though certainly ecstatic about that-2 fewer gold but more medals overall! of course a few issues and in terms of atmosphere would have to say London was better,however Rio still put on a very good show!:clap::clap::clap::cheer::cheer: A bit sad nearly over now.
Well done Callum Hawkins for coming 9th in the marathon. He is only 24 years so more to come from him.
That really was a fantastic result. A top ten place in his first major marathon is amazing.
traveller7
21-08-2016, 23:10
Back to normal sleeping until the paralympics and USA OPEN!
Sallydaisy
21-08-2016, 23:46
Worth a watch ...
BBC Sport Verified account @BBCSport (https://twitter.com/BBCSport)
This should get you in the mood for the #Rio2016 (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Rio2016?src=hash) closing ceremony. Eddie Butler at his best http://bbc.in/2baembd (https://t.co/3uvB66VrFl)
Sallydaisy
21-08-2016, 23:51
For the record ...
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CqalKHiW8AAkxjo.jpg
I stayed up to watch the closing ceremony. I thought the faces of the people, pretending to be made out of clay, were a bit weird looking.
Mo Farah will be giving up the track after next year's world championships in London. Luckily, I ordered tickets for the men's 10,000m and 5,000m (amongst other tickets) quite a few weeks ago. I hope he can win both of them next year.
I don't quite understand why he's giving up track but carrying on on the road.
I don't quite understand why he's giving up track but carrying on on the road.
Probably cos his age will be against him for the track. Athletes often change to marathon from 5000 and 10000 when they get older.
One more pop at Inverdale! http://a.msn.com/02/en-gb/BBvTdSG?ocid=se
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