| Rio 12:16 - Aug 14 with 10711 views | D_Alien |
A week in, and it barely seems to be registering with a lot of people.
Maybe after the brilliant London games in 2012, the Rio Olympics with its main events happening in the early hours is less of a spectacle; but also the problems that've beset the build up will have put a lot of people off - drugs, viruses, corruption, etc.
I watched till 3am last night, and our athletes are doing us proud, not only in winning but also the sportsmanship shown by the likes of Jessica Ennis-Hill in acknowledging the new kid on the block, taking her crown. Silver is still an achievement after time out to become a mum.
Of the other two who made Super Saturday such an enthralling spectacle four years ago, Mo Farrah remains unbeatable despite what looked like a deliberate trip from his former training partner. Greg Rutherford took bronze this time.
The only disappointing thing was watching our other heptathlete, Katarina Johnson-Thomson, unable to throw a javelin properly after four years of presumably training for it (and being ok at it) with awful body language and a scowl on her face. Someone needs to tell her how lucky she is - privileged to be using Lottery funding for her career.
Usain Bolt tonight. Not bothered if others find it less than enthralling - I love watching people who're the best on the planet beating off allcomers, and enjoying it. |  |
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| Rio on 12:31 - Aug 14 with 5944 views | dalestats |
Have watched as much as I can, have enjoyed seeing some of the less popular sports such as fencing and trampolining. Watched Mo on the highlights what an athlete. |  |
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| Rio on 12:32 - Aug 14 with 5938 views | nordenblue |
Couldn't agree more DA,I like the cycling too and the effort and commitment they all put in to continually smash World fastest times is staggering.
It says something about that particular sport when both finalists for the men's individual sprint are both British, another tremendous achievement.
Hats off to anybody who can not only reach the peak of their particular sport but maintain it deserves nothing but praise in my eyes.
It's been a great games its just a shame it's been so poorly supported live at the events,but hardly surprising given the state of the country. | | | |
| Rio on 12:36 - Aug 14 with 5923 views | isitme |
From one of the supposedly economic powerhouses of this century to a mess, a lesser scale Venezuela.
Great achievement for all competitors who medal or achieve personal bests. Often our competitors will be against much better athletes but if you can improve on your best you cannot do much else. I applaud their dedication. |  | | |
| Rio on 12:44 - Aug 14 with 5902 views | 442Dale |
I don't get the timings, they're only four hours behind us so why are there finals in swimming/athletics taking place at 10/11pm at night their time?!
The crowds have indeed been very poor too. Whilst acknowledging it's two different organisations, a country shouldn't get an Olympics straight after a World Cup.
Oh, and bloody Redgrave turning up everywhere is becoming laughable. The way he interrupted Wiggins being interviewed was quite embarrassing. [Post edited 14 Aug 2016 12:49]
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| Rio on 13:00 - Aug 14 with 5854 views | Ralphs12 |
| Rio on 12:44 - Aug 14 by 442Dale |
I don't get the timings, they're only four hours behind us so why are there finals in swimming/athletics taking place at 10/11pm at night their time?!
The crowds have indeed been very poor too. Whilst acknowledging it's two different organisations, a country shouldn't get an Olympics straight after a World Cup.
Oh, and bloody Redgrave turning up everywhere is becoming laughable. The way he interrupted Wiggins being interviewed was quite embarrassing. [Post edited 14 Aug 2016 12:49]
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There was a lot of talk during the swimming that the finals had been pushed back for the american audience.
Would have thought it would be done at a time to suit the host nation. |  | | |
| Rio on 13:05 - Aug 14 with 5843 views | D_Alien |
| Rio on 12:44 - Aug 14 by 442Dale |
I don't get the timings, they're only four hours behind us so why are there finals in swimming/athletics taking place at 10/11pm at night their time?!
The crowds have indeed been very poor too. Whilst acknowledging it's two different organisations, a country shouldn't get an Olympics straight after a World Cup.
Oh, and bloody Redgrave turning up everywhere is becoming laughable. The way he interrupted Wiggins being interviewed was quite embarrassing. [Post edited 14 Aug 2016 12:49]
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Talking of interviews, the guy who the BBC have trying to get a life story out of athletes when they're absolutely f**ked seconds after giving their all should be shot. He was doing the same in London, and it's embarrassing to watch. if you're a natural extrovert in front of a camera and mic, fair enough, but most athletes tend to be focused inwards and having to answer inane question after question after bloody question, on and on, when you're out of breath and just want to celebrate/die? Appalling.
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| Rio on 13:07 - Aug 14 with 5838 views | Daley_Lama |
Timings done for USA.
I remember being chuffed for Thiem as she cleared 1.83 on her 3rd attempt in the high jump, before going on to 1.98 and a PB.
Think she did 5 pb's and a very deserving winner.
Long jump was fun, right down to the final jump. Bronze was fair, his distance was not really Olympic winning stuff.
Mo is truely remarkable. A national treasure. I wonder if Joe Hart gets more from shampoo advertising than Mo does for quorn advertising. I suspect he does.
Shattered Sunday after last night. Bring on the golf! |  |
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| Rio on 14:28 - Aug 14 with 5706 views | Nigeriamark |
| Rio on 13:07 - Aug 14 by Daley_Lama |
Timings done for USA.
I remember being chuffed for Thiem as she cleared 1.83 on her 3rd attempt in the high jump, before going on to 1.98 and a PB.
Think she did 5 pb's and a very deserving winner.
Long jump was fun, right down to the final jump. Bronze was fair, his distance was not really Olympic winning stuff.
Mo is truely remarkable. A national treasure. I wonder if Joe Hart gets more from shampoo advertising than Mo does for quorn advertising. I suspect he does.
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It has been brilliant. Don't usually cheer on the USA but Phelp's record is unreal. only 31 countries have done more golds in the history of the games than he has on his own
Agree about Mo - must already be a strong favourite for SPOTY ( although if Murray wins today he will be a strong contender too)
Looking forward to the sprints and relays now and the boxing finals |  | | |
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| Rio on 15:27 - Aug 14 with 5637 views | 1mark1 |
I have enjoyed watching the Olympic Games too. Fantastic performances by so many of our sports stars, and of course international stars. On the athletics the defence of their titles by Mo, Greg and Jess have been magnificent. For four years they have managed to keep such a high level of performance, and of course Jess having her baby, and then coming back was brilliant. We are the top nation in track cycling, rowing, and well up there in athletics, swimming, tennis, and others.
I am pissed off by timings that appear to be at behest of the Americans. It should not happen. The timings should suit the competitors first and the home nations people's next. Usually the two would be the right timings , between about half six/seven in the evening while about ten /half ten at the latest. Running sprints at midnight is NOT good for athletes, though running a marathon would be OK. Look at the ridiculous length of day for the Hepthaletes, a couple of hours longer than usual, and totally un necessary. |  |
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| Rio on 15:52 - Aug 14 with 5604 views | 1mark1 |
| Rio on 13:07 - Aug 14 by Daley_Lama |
Timings done for USA.
I remember being chuffed for Thiem as she cleared 1.83 on her 3rd attempt in the high jump, before going on to 1.98 and a PB.
Think she did 5 pb's and a very deserving winner.
Long jump was fun, right down to the final jump. Bronze was fair, his distance was not really Olympic winning stuff.
Mo is truely remarkable. A national treasure. I wonder if Joe Hart gets more from shampoo advertising than Mo does for quorn advertising. I suspect he does.
Shattered Sunday after last night. Bring on the golf! |
Thieme really is a star in the making. IF and it's a big if, she stays bad injury free, she could become one of the true greats of Hepthalon like the greatest of the lot Jacqui Joyner Kersee and Carolina Kruft. Just think of the improvements she can make , especially in her running. Yes she deserved the Gold medal. It was a cracking competition, basically the win was secured by just ONE magnificent javelin throw.
If Kathleen Johnson can sort out her Javalin and Shot she too could be up there. She is the British record holder for high jump and one of the very best at long jump, at her best. Both these young athletes have brilliant potential.
Long jump was a brilliant competition, as was the 10 K, and all our three title holders from London put up magnificent defences of their titles, and I am proud of them.
Mo is a national treasure, I agree. I know personally how much training is involved just to reach club standard of athletics, the amount needed to reach his standard is phenomenal. | |
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| Rio on 15:59 - Aug 14 with 5588 views | 1mark1 |
Just been watching the marathon, how stupid to have them running at the hottest part of the day. Finishing at midday local time, no need for it. Could and should have stated about 8 am, or started at 6 or 8 pm local time in the evening. [Post edited 14 Aug 2016 16:13]
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| Rio on 16:33 - Aug 14 with 5538 views | SalwaDale |
He is a much better pundit than I ever expected him to be.
Oh wait, we're not talking about Ferdinand.
She dances on the sand? |  |
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| Rio on 18:00 - Aug 14 with 5435 views | boffley |
Absolute classic on the golf commentary=====and he's on the fairway, but unfortunately it's the wrong one. | | | |
| Rio on 18:56 - Aug 14 with 5355 views | Daley_Lama |
Gold: whitlock on the floor
Golf: Rose 1 shot ahead, 3 to play
Cycling galore to come
Pommel horse to come
Smashing Sunday! | |
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| Rio on 19:48 - Aug 14 with 5288 views | D_Alien |
| Rio on 18:56 - Aug 14 by Daley_Lama |
Gold: whitlock on the floor
Golf: Rose 1 shot ahead, 3 to play
Cycling galore to come
Pommel horse to come
Smashing Sunday! |
Fantastic pitch by Rose, great contest | |
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| Rio on 19:52 - Aug 14 with 5274 views | Frog |
Rose gets gold! |  | | |
| Rio on 19:57 - Aug 14 with 5259 views | 442Dale |
| Rio on 19:52 - Aug 14 by Frog |
Rose gets gold! |
Redgrave arrives with a putter. | |
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| Rio on 20:12 - Aug 14 with 5233 views | dalenumber2 |
| Rio on 19:57 - Aug 14 by 442Dale |
Redgrave arrives with a putter. |
Surprised nobody has mentioned Laura Trott and co - what an achievement for Trott (3 olympic golds) and a brilliant performance last night. |  | | |
| Rio on 20:21 - Aug 14 with 5220 views | Frog |
Problem with the golf for me is that the world's best players aren't there, just a selection, not a patch on winning a major or even a regular tour event. | | | |
| Rio on 20:33 - Aug 14 with 5198 views | Daley_Lama |
Max Whitlock take a bow.
Louis Smith looked like a slapped bum but his interview just reserected him, all just a bit emotional for him. | |
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| Rio on 20:34 - Aug 14 with 5196 views | D_Alien |
| Rio on 20:12 - Aug 14 by dalenumber2 |
Surprised nobody has mentioned Laura Trott and co - what an achievement for Trott (3 olympic golds) and a brilliant performance last night. |
Agree, there's almost too many to mention! For a country our size, we're punching way above our weight in the medals table. We're doing something very, very right. | |
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| Rio on 20:42 - Aug 14 with 5184 views | finberty |
| Rio on 20:21 - Aug 14 by Frog |
Problem with the golf for me is that the world's best players aren't there, just a selection, not a patch on winning a major or even a regular tour event. |
They excluded themselves. No appearance fee. No prize money. No interest. See Rory McIlroy for the definitive reason. |  | | |
| Rio on 20:54 - Aug 14 with 5161 views | flyerdale |
| Rio on 20:42 - Aug 14 by finberty |
They excluded themselves. No appearance fee. No prize money. No interest. See Rory McIlroy for the definitive reason. |
Agree. You can only beat what's put in front of you. You could see what it meant to Justin to win it. Chuffed to bits for him |  | | |
| Rio on 20:57 - Aug 14 with 5147 views | Nigeriamark |
| Rio on 20:54 - Aug 14 by flyerdale |
Agree. You can only beat what's put in front of you. You could see what it meant to Justin to win it. Chuffed to bits for him |
Now up to 2nd in the medal table | | | |
| Rio on 20:57 - Aug 14 with 5147 views | Yorkshire_Dale |
| Rio on 20:42 - Aug 14 by finberty |
They excluded themselves. No appearance fee. No prize money. No interest. See Rory McIlroy for the definitive reason. |
Rory blamed the Zeeeeka virus,my arse, | | | |
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