Pro Olympics/Paralympics 2008 thread (no political comments please) - Page 4

frogstamper · 12-08-2008, 01:51

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Originally Posted by Damien

I hope we give the Olympics a massive event, something we can be proud of as a country and a legacy of venues and inspiration post-2012.

Having watched how well the Chinese have delivered the games so far it is going to be a tough act to follow, but if the entire country is behind 2012, which as we get closer I hope will happen, I believe we in Britain can stage a great games.

Osem · 12-08-2008, 22:05

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asi...ic/7556058.stm

Hmmmmm...fake 'fireworks', miming singers, empty seats, ticket touting, algal blooms,.... perhaps the Chinese aren't perfect after all...

Graham M · 12-08-2008, 22:06

Remembering that this is the Pro- olympic thread please

Osem · 12-08-2008, 22:09

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Originally Posted by Graham M

Remembering that this is the Pro- olympic thread please

Didn't you notice the '

' then ??

In the context of a competition on this scale the above are minor issues aren't they. I reckon Seb Coe and Clive Woodward will breathe a mighty sigh of relief if that's the worst the pundits can say about London's efforts.

Kymmy · 13-08-2008, 09:11

Currently in 11th place in the medals table with 2 golds, 2 silvers and 3 bronze.

Latest medal is a silver for Emma Pooley in the time trails, silver as well for David Florence in the C1 event, Bronze to the the GBR team in the equestrian with Tina Cook of that team getting an individual bronze int he same event, Congrats to them all.

But main news has to be the US swimmer Michael Phelps who broke his gold tally record from 2004 with an amazing 11th Gold medal at this years event

sir_drinks_alot · 13-08-2008, 21:49

about time we put some Pictures to this thread

here are some of Rebecca Adlington winning gold

Hom3r · 13-08-2008, 21:51

will Michael Phelps get his 3 remaining Gold?

Now 9th in the table

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olym...le/default.stm

Kymmy · 15-08-2008, 13:08

WELLDONE to the GB cycling sprint team getting a gold

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/olym...ng/7562884.stm

WHISTLED · 15-08-2008, 13:14

Craig Pickering didnt have a chance in the 100 metres! The Jamaica runner didnt even run??! He jogged, wasn't even looking at the track!?

Kymmy · 15-08-2008, 14:23

Yeah, all six and a half feet of him...all the other guys looked like midgets!!

sir_drinks_alot · 16-08-2008, 07:01

welldone to Rebecca Adlington on winning a second gold

Kymmy · 16-08-2008, 10:45

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Originally Posted by sir_drinks_alot

welldone to Rebecca Adlington on winning a second gold

Not only that she broke the World Record by 2.12 seconds

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YES...another rowing gold by Andy Hodge, Peter Reed, Steve Williams and Tom James in the coxless fours

Kymmy · 16-08-2008, 15:33

Silver and Gold for GB in the Keirin Mens final for Ross Edgar (S) and Chris Hoy (G) with Bradley Wiggins also getting a gold in the 4000m pursuit..

4 golds, 1 silver and 4 bronze for us today

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Originally Posted by WHISTLED

Craig Pickering didnt have a chance in the 100 metres! The Jamaica runner didnt even run??! He jogged, wasn't even looking at the track!?

9.69
A new world record for the Jamaican Usain Bolt as he wins the 100m Gold

Osem · 16-08-2008, 15:34

Has anyone seen an easier world record set than Usain Bolt in the 100m??

He was easing off after 70m FGS!

21 years old ..... Awesome!!!

Mind you Becky Adlington's world record (beating the oldest standing record in swimming by over 2 secs)
is going to take some beating too so well done to her and, indeed, all our other medallists.

SB_07 · 16-08-2008, 15:46

What a run from Usain.