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Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 17th, 2016, 8:11 am
by -CADS-
So cynical Kolo. :)

We do seem to be able to plug in whatever track cyclist we can into the team over the past 8 years and win medals. Don't think it's as a result of doping though or even talent, I believe it's because of minutely detailed preparation by the team behind the riders. They always talk about 'marginal gains'. And it also helps that the track team can probably just name their price when it comes to funding, as long as they continue to deliver.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 17th, 2016, 8:24 am
by Kolo Kolo
I'm not arsed. It's not like it's a proper sport anyway.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 17th, 2016, 1:49 pm
by -CADS-
Sensing a bit of jealousy from the Irish contingent because Britain rule at sports whilst all they could muster at this Olympics was a pikey boxer throwing a hissy fit.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 17th, 2016, 6:35 pm
by Kolo Kolo
I'm not Irish. I just hate cheats.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 17th, 2016, 7:39 pm
by Cumbrian
Cumbrian » August 16th, 2016, 11:37 pm wrote:Never even heard of Jason Kenny
And just found out he's engaged to Laura Trott.

Their kid will be some cyclist.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 17th, 2016, 8:34 pm
by MrLil8
Gold postboxes all over the gaff around here because of that Jason Kenny.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 17th, 2016, 8:44 pm
by Kolo Kolo
Is he a postman?

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 17th, 2016, 9:29 pm
by Dr Sunraged
Kolo Kolo » August 17th, 2016, 6:35 pm wrote:I'm not Irish. I just hate cheats.

Image

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 17th, 2016, 9:34 pm
by Kolo Kolo
:)

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 18th, 2016, 12:30 am
by MrLil8
Ha ha ha ha that is shocking.

Argentina v USA Basketball.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 18th, 2016, 4:53 pm
by Haak
Gold for A brownlee triatlon 1st person to ever defend the title :scarf:

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 18th, 2016, 5:30 pm
by Kolo Kolo
HAAK » August 18th, 2016, 3:53 pm wrote:Gold for A brownlee triatlon 1st person to ever defend the title :scarf:
What's a brownlee?

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 18th, 2016, 5:38 pm
by Cumbrian
Kolo Kolo » August 18th, 2016, 5:30 pm wrote: What's a brownlee?
Image

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 18th, 2016, 5:46 pm
by Kolo Kolo
Haha

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 19th, 2016, 1:19 am
by Captain Mauser
Image

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 19th, 2016, 3:52 am
by Cumbrian
That's pretty cool

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 19th, 2016, 7:55 am
by Captain Mauser
Ace isn't it :D

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 19th, 2016, 5:31 pm
by MrLil8
There are some absolutely pathetic events at the Olympics, like Judo, and that shit where they hop and try kick each other in the head. Proper shite.

However, Hockey is excellent. It's actually interesting tactically, and you could link bits to football.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 19th, 2016, 7:25 pm
by MrLil8
BBC1 right now, Super Heavies boxing. Joy Joyce from GB.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 19th, 2016, 7:53 pm
by floppyhat
MrLil8 » August 20th, 2016, 3:01 am wrote:There are some absolutely pathetic events at the Olympics, like Judo, and that shit where they hop and try kick each other in the head. Proper shite.

However, Hockey is excellent. It's actually interesting tactically, and you could link bits to football.
I love hockey. Also like seeing the similar movements across the two sports. Not seen any of the Olympics at all this trip but Australian sounds like they've bombed.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 19th, 2016, 10:35 pm
by MrLil8
Penalty shootout in the hockey final right now on BBC1.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 19th, 2016, 10:48 pm
by Daisy
That was superb, we should sign the GB goalie :D

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 19th, 2016, 11:02 pm
by MrLil8
Or dress Mignolet up in those pads and stuff, she was brilliant.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 19th, 2016, 11:54 pm
by dave00
I haven't watched a lot of the Olympics but that womens hockey final was absolutely superb.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 20th, 2016, 12:02 pm
by -CADS-
So Bolt retires from Olympic competition with 9 golds from 10 races (race he lost was as a 17 year old in Athens).

Absolute sporting God.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 20th, 2016, 12:04 pm
by Tardelli
Incredible. Astonishing. Outstanding.

Do hope he's clean.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 20th, 2016, 12:18 pm
by Cumbrian
I've heard he showers regularly, Tards.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 20th, 2016, 12:19 pm
by Cumbrian
I wonder what his PB is in the long jump.

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 20th, 2016, 12:19 pm
by Tardelli
Set myself up for that :)

Re: The 2016 Olympics Thread

Posted: August 20th, 2016, 2:29 pm
by Kolo Kolo
Good decision, retiring.