The London 2012 Olympics: Sports discussion

[denphone]

Originally Posted by Julian

Another gold!!!!!

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and silver!!!!!

Magnifique.

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Originally Posted by Julian

Another gold!!!!!

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and silver!!!!!

And another gold in the shooting.

What was that someone said about us not doing very well

[Hom3r]

12 to 5 in muintes , and gemma's going for gold at 4pm

[denphone]

Originally Posted by martyh

What was that someone said about us not doing very well

There will always be the pessimist's l am afraid Martyh.

Originally Posted by denphone

There will always be the pessimist's l am afraid Martyh.

Just watched the canoeing ....outstanding performances by the British canoeists

[denphone]

Silver in the Ladies Judo.

new world record for victoria pendleton in the cycling womens team sprint ......and it's only the qualifier

[danielf]

Originally Posted by martyh

new world record for victoria pendleton in the cycling womens team sprint ......and it's only the qualifier

That's just bragging

Oops. China take the WR...

China breaking world records all over the place, now done so in Cycling. Rather worrying since that is our best chance for medals.

and China take it back

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Britain qualify quickest in the cycling mens team sprint

[Osem]

Britain win men's team sprint in new world record! 19 year old Philip Hindes certainly looks like a name for the future.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19101613

This and the canoeists have to be the results of the day. The sight of young Peter Wilson sinking to his knees in a combination of relief and delight after winning the double trap was very moving indeed.



Note to all the doom-mongers out there - it's not looking quite so pear shaped now is it?

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Just for reference, here's the final medal table from Beijing:

http://www.espn.co.uk/london-olympic...ry/143119.html

Originally Posted by Osem

Note to all the doom-mongers out there - it's not looking quite so pear shaped now is it?

I don't think you understand. All this optimism and positivity is destroying the very fabric of our nation!

[Osem]

lol - I really think it's doing wonders for the nation's spirits (apart from those who'd enjoy gloating if it all went wrong of course).

I saw some of the volunteers interviewed earlier and the experience seems to have inspired them to want to carry on with the volunteering after the games are over. If so, that's great - great for the good causes/communities that'll benefit and good for those young people who may not have jobs or high expectations but may now have realised they are of value and do have things to offer. If nothing else, volunteering looks good on a CV and there's no doubting how it can raise the self esteem and inspire others. If people find this experience has changed their viewpoint and given them some self worth that'll be a valuable added bonus. The games have raised London's profile but I also think the wonderful spirit evident on the streets will do a great deal to win London many friends and future tourists. The army of volunteers have done us proud and it'd be a really nice gesture if their role was offically recognised and rewarded with some free or heavily subsidised use of the facilities.

The volunteers are outstanding. (Probably a discussion for the non-sports topic though).

[Osem]

Good idea - will copy my post there.