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gettin2dizzy
09-08-08, 02:54 PM
Well.... someone had to start one.
Those gymnasts look hard as nails. They'd not only kick your ass, but they'd then somersault home.
gettin2dizzy
09-08-08, 03:15 PM
Awesome! I've ridden that horse on now! 'Chico'. It tried to kick me off because I'm an ass though.
dizzyblonde
09-08-08, 03:33 PM
was a gymnast for 10 yrs, and, yes gymnasts are as hard as nails.....the training regime for olympic level is very demanding. I trained every other day at one point. Saturdays and Sundays trained practically all day.
can't imagine where they get the time for anything other than gym at that level.
Downside to it all by the time they are ready for 'gym' retirement their body is foobarred.....well mine was
Tim in Belgium
09-08-08, 06:20 PM
I was going to be a gymnast but:
a) I was lazy
b) Iwas cr@p at forward rolls
Otherwise you would have all seen me in a leotard by now.
carnivore
09-08-08, 06:34 PM
Chuck Norris would kick everybody's ass, but he wasn't entered as to give the commie's a chance.
Gene genie
09-08-08, 06:37 PM
tried watching some today but struggled to see through the fog.
i wonder if the great wall of china is still visible from the moon.
i wonder if the great wall of china is still visible from the moon.
It never was
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1226859.ece
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2053527/Beijing-Olympics-unofficial-live-goldfish-keyrings-are-cruel,-say-RSPCA.html
The clue is in the link.
Discuss.
I competed in Gymnastics at under 12's county level, and like DB says, there was very little time for anything else in my life.
With a little bit of a warm up I can still do the splits. :twisted:
That 'Artistic Gymnastics' though is a complete waste of space - all balls and ribbons cr@p.
I'm more dissapointed in our eventing team - one of the strongest teams and yet we're placed fourth at the moment (last time I looked):roll:.
fizzwheel
10-08-08, 08:55 AM
I think all sports are like that to stay at the top you have to dedicate pretty much all your time to training etc etc.
I'm watcihng the womens cycle race at the moment, its slashing it with rain and they are going down like skittles.
markmoto
10-08-08, 09:48 AM
the gymnastics are great probably my favourite part of the olympics, the dudes on the rings are amazing i dont think most people appreciate the strengh required to do what they do.
fizzwheel
10-08-08, 09:59 AM
Are we putting spoilers in this thread ? Or do we want to keep results out of it ?
gettin2dizzy
10-08-08, 01:32 PM
Results in I say :)
Gold- woo!
dizzyblonde
10-08-08, 03:29 PM
With a little bit of a warm up I can still do the splits. :twisted:
Can't do that any more, but I can still wrap my legs round my head.....lol:mrgreen:
woo another gold!
good swim that!
I know Rebecca Adlington, went to school with her lol
Also know the 3 canoe slalom paddlers who are competing today and tomorrow. Should defo be some medals from them.
Flamin_Squirrel
11-08-08, 11:58 AM
That 'Artistic Gymnastics' though is a complete waste of space - all balls and ribbons cr@p.
Nah, the syncronised diving that was on last night is far worse.
chunkytfg
11-08-08, 12:10 PM
That 'Artistic Gymnastics' though is a complete waste of space - all balls and ribbons cr@p.
Couldnt do it huh?
;)
tigersaw
11-08-08, 12:31 PM
so whens the egg and spoon race and the 20 metre sack race?
gettin2dizzy
11-08-08, 12:46 PM
so whens the egg and spoon race and the 20 metre sack race?
I'd want to be seeing a doctor if I had a 20 metre sack :rolleyes:
useless SCOTTISH pillock...
When does the ski jumping start? i like that :smt026
Mr Speirs
11-08-08, 06:56 PM
Ski Jumping starts in 2010 at the winter olympics in vancouver :)
Ski Jumping starts in 2010 at the winter olympics in vancouver :)
Premature again :rolleyes:
so how many more do you think we're going to be bringing home.. at least one from diving surely@???!!!
gettin2dizzy
11-08-08, 09:07 PM
I know Rebecca Adlington, went to school with her lol
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I couldn't be happier for her :D 48 years without a medal, and to get one in that fashion. Simply amazing :thumbsup:
dizzyblonde
11-08-08, 09:15 PM
so how many more do you think we're going to be bringing home.. at least one from diving surely@???!!!
they don't have a running bomb category do they:shock:?
Has anyone noticed the daily changes to the Google banner to co-incide with the games?
They are showing a different sport with a different animal from the chinese calender...
... sniggered my socks off this morning when I saw that today's is a cow doing that 'Artistic Gymnastics' carp. :D
hmmm dodgy scoring....
joe murray boxing a home boy, he was given a standing count for a shot that shouldnt have even scored against him let alone a standing count....the chinese boy was just swinging wildly, no style...the points show an absolute mullering! murray put in some good shots which didnt even register....
very dodgy indeed.
woo we got a silver.
some bloke in a canoe...
last seen heading for south america...
Mr Speirs
12-08-08, 10:37 AM
Some dodgy scoring going on elsewhere too. One of the syncro diving judges hated us and while most other executions judges were giving 7.5, 8's she gives 5. mmm something not quite right there.
woo we got a silver.
some Scot in a canoe...
last seen heading for south america...
But apparently he's British as he's won.
gettin2dizzy
12-08-08, 10:52 AM
But apparently he's British as he's won.
:rolleyes:
Give us a break.
phew! good badminton game!!
I cant believe that Aldridge has publically crucified his team mate for his failure in diving!!!! What a ****... you fluffed it and you acted like an unprofessional looser by taking mobile phone calls at the side of the pool how dare you then blame your team mate!!!
Luckypants
12-08-08, 12:31 PM
I cant believe that Aldridge has publically crucified his team mate for his failure in diving!!!! What a ****... you fluffed it and you acted like an unprofessional looser by taking mobile phone calls at the side of the pool how dare you then blame your team mate!!!
Yeah what a bitch! He really aught to examine the footage of each dive, because the amount of splash he threw up was consistently more than young Tom. According to the BBC 'expert' splash is a big no-no and costs a lot of marks.
But this is the only discord in the camp at present (that I'm aware of) and I'm sure he will put back 'on message'. I just hope this does not affect Tom Daley's performance in the individual event.
grh1904
12-08-08, 12:38 PM
Otherwise you would have all seen me in a leotard by now.
Don't you mean MANKINI
grh1904
12-08-08, 12:40 PM
This is a strange one, but I've just watched a really really exciting game of badminton!!!!!!!!!!!!:confused:
Well done to Gail Emms :smt057 and her partner who at 17-12 DOWN in the last game came back to win 21-20 against one half of the Chinese who beat them to gold at the last Olympics.
Mr Speirs
12-08-08, 12:43 PM
Anyone watching the weight lifting?
Just heard the commentator say...
"He'll live to live another day'
Made me chuckle
I could have been a contender...
Sadly grinch there isnt a pie eating contest
Yeah what a bitch! He really aught to examine the footage of each dive, because the amount of splash he threw up was consistently more than young Tom. According to the BBC 'expert' splash is a big no-no and costs a lot of marks.
But this is the only discord in the camp at present (that I'm aware of) and I'm sure he will put back 'on message'. I just hope this does not affect Tom Daley's performance in the individual event.
yeh hopefully your right bless him he's got nerves out of his system now perhaps with a little of fighting spirit we may just see the boy come good :smt062
Anyone watching the weight lifting?
Just heard the commentator say...
"He'll live to live another day'
Made me chuckle
Have they mentioned the womens 80kg snatch yet?
Yeah yeah i know, childish, but someone was gonna mention it :D
Mr Speirs
12-08-08, 06:21 PM
Thats one hell of a snatch.
chris8886
12-08-08, 08:27 PM
woo we got a silver.
some bloke in a canoe...
last seen heading for south america...
:smt044:smt044 very good, just spat chocolate everywhere!!
This is a strange one, but I've just watched a really really exciting game of badminton!!!!!!!!!!!!:confused:
Well done to Gail Emms :smt057 and her partner who at 17-12 DOWN in the last game came back to win 21-20 against one half of the Chinese who beat them to gold at the last Olympics.
excuse you my friend!! ;) but badminton is a superb game, to play and watch (especially if you watch the top players). the top players have such excellent movement, reflexes, touch and skill it's unbelievable!! not that i'm biased or anything:rolleyes:
Have they mentioned the womens 80kg snatch yet?
Yeah yeah i know, childish, but someone was gonna mention it :D
:smt044:smt044 more chocolate on the keyboard/screen!!
Is it just me, but does the stadium look fantastic, sci-fi, almost HR Giger-esque at night all lit up n stuff...
... but in the cold light of day it looks like someone's gaffa taped the thing to the ground!
your right it really doesnt look like it should be viewed in daylight!!!! ... I'm still sulking that the footprint fireworks that I saw werent real :(
I couldn't be happier for her :D 48 years without a medal, and to get one in that fashion. Simply amazing :thumbsup:
Its not even her main event, she a distance swimmer so probably another gold from her in the 800m
But apparently he's British as he's won.
Funnily enough every brit competing in the canoe slalom is a scot.
Cambell Walsh, David Florence (Silver WAHOO), and Fiona who is competing at this very moment.
Can you believe that its Russia vs Georgia in the womens beach volleyball? Whats the chances of that at this current time!
Filipe M.
13-08-08, 10:40 AM
Can you believe that its Russia vs Georgia in the womens beach volleyball? Whats the chances of that at this current time!
:lol: let's hope they keep to the cease fire :lol:
just seen the womens relay swimming.. gutted ... why oh why did they put our two most experianced swimmers first ????????????
Can you believe that its Russia vs Georgia in the womens beach volleyball? Whats the chances of that at this current time!
Even better, I think it was in one of the Shooting competitions that there was a Russian and Georgian next to each other on the podium - only they are good friends apparently as they used to compete together on the old Soviet Union team!
grh1904
13-08-08, 03:28 PM
Can you believe that its Russia vs Georgia in the womens beach volleyball? Whats the chances of that at this current time!
You mean there was point to all that.
I thought they were the inbetween events entertainment.
Bloody good viewing though. Very very barve of those scantly clad ladies to through themsleves around on that rough sand, its gotta hurt.
shonadoll
13-08-08, 04:01 PM
I cant believe that Aldridge has publically crucified his team mate for his failure in diving!!!! What a ****... you fluffed it and you acted like an unprofessional looser by taking mobile phone calls at the side of the pool how dare you then blame your team mate!!!
Yes, and let a 14 year old take the blame. Was v impressed with Tom when interviewed after- he was a lot more mature than old grump.
i'm a bit olympii'd out at the moment. been on constant streaming on my desktop all week, think today will be a day of music....
if there's any chance of a medal, let me know! and i'll retune....
When does the running, jumping and throwing start :D
Tomorrow....
i believe, and its only a hunch, thats its called athletics. A-T-H-L-E-T-I-C-S
Mr Speirs
14-08-08, 12:20 PM
Tomorrow indeed. If the weather gets better :)
Cant wait. Well I can but you know what I mean.
know what you mean....for many the olympics start tomorrow
Filipe M.
14-08-08, 12:31 PM
know what you mean....for many the olympics start tomorrow
olywhat? wassat then?
GO VANESSA FERNANDES!!!!! :p
well done the two British girls through to the freestyle final on Saturday
800m? Sod that, buy a boat
Tomorrow....
i believe, and its only a hunch, thats its called athletics. A-T-H-L-E-T-I-C-S
Thats the fella, can't wait for the 100 yard dash.
http://www.casey.vic.gov.au/doclib/fEx3G725_100_metre_start_1896_games.jpg
Oh yes, we stuffed the Germans in the team sprint, and now we have to stuff the French, good day in the office then :)
Brad is doing well in the 4k as well. I think some golds are on our way :)
Good result in the Team Sprint!
I really enjoy watching the short track cycling! It's great!
ben ainslie has at least a silver in the little boat racing, a couple of blonde chicks have at least a bronze in the ylang ylang class...
good day for the english so far...
must.....not....rise.....to.....bait ;-)
must.....not....rise.....to.....bait ;-)
Keithd is going for gold in the Olympic Fishing Competition :D
http://www.marktheshark.com/Gallery/Hot_Girls/images/OUTDOOR%20T.V.%20SHOW%20%20GIRLS%20GONE%20FISHING. jpg
Filipe M.
15-08-08, 12:33 PM
Cheerleaders?
http://www.marktheshark.com/Gallery/Hot_Girls/images/OUTDOOR%20T.V.%20SHOW%20%20GIRLS%20GONE%20FISHING. jpgIts the swedish fishing team
Filipe M.
15-08-08, 01:50 PM
On the left side, yes. What about the one on the right?
On the left side, yes. What about the one on the right?Portugese(sp?)
Filipe M.
15-08-08, 02:21 PM
Could be!
great morning medal wise this morning :D
gettin2dizzy
16-08-08, 12:51 PM
Yeah, great day for them :thumbsup:
What's THE defining event of the Olympics?
I always rate the Mens relay sprint as the most important. No idea why..
What's THE defining event of the Olympics?
I believe the Mens 100 metres is considered the blue riband event.
My god that was a quick 100 metres. Wasnt even trying all the way! Think we might see it dip under 9.5 quite soon with Bolt.
stephen365
16-08-08, 05:44 PM
Celebrating 10m from the line and still 9.69 - if he kept his head down, I'm with you on 9.5 rob. He makes it look absolutely effortless!
Reckon he might get Michael Johnson's WR at the 200 too and that's stood for ages.
Great day for us too - the cyclists et al really turned it on. Great stuff.
For me today, the rowing was the best. It was awesome how the men's coxless four came from behind, wife daughter & me hollering at the TV, it was a fantastic achievement to thrash the Aussies:cool:
gettin2dizzy
17-08-08, 01:07 AM
Paula is looking strong. I really hope she's pulls this one off :thumbsup:
ThEGr33k
17-08-08, 01:50 AM
The cyclists WOW they are good Men's Keirin was amazing!
http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/GL/92A/GBR_T.shtml
gettin2dizzy
17-08-08, 02:05 AM
Well done Paula :thumbsup: Sterling performance! That Liz Yelling i'd give my congrats to too ;)
The rowing was awesome yesterday i agree with Ed i was shouting at the TV. Michael Phelps superb thats all i can say about him fantastic.
Well done Paula :thumbsup: Sterling performance! That Liz Yelling i'd give my congrats to too ;)
Eh? I think shes an embrassment.
Eh? I think shes an embrassment.
quite. i think she was bloody selfish too. knackered leg, no training, admitted she wasnt ready but still took part anyway. why not give her place to somebody else to give them experience before 2012? dunno if its that simple but i thought she was embarassing.....
BernardBikerchick
18-08-08, 08:22 AM
quite. i think she was bloody selfish too. knackered leg, no training, admitted she wasnt ready but still took part anyway. why not give her place to somebody else to give them experience before 2012? dunno if its that simple but i thought she was embarassing.....
i was cringing for her !!
Gazza77
18-08-08, 08:41 AM
quite. i think she was bloody selfish too. knackered leg, no training, admitted she wasnt ready but still took part anyway. why not give her place to somebody else to give them experience before 2012? dunno if its that simple but i thought she was embarassing.....
+1. There was someone lined up ready to run if Paula wasn't fully fit. Maybe the reserve (can't remember her name) would not have won, but at least she was fully fit. By running when she knew she was not in the slightest prepared, Paula has done someone else out of the opportunity to run at the olympics, which may be a once in a lifetime opportunity. That's just selfish imo.
quite. i think she was bloody selfish too. knackered leg, no training, admitted she wasnt ready but still took part anyway. why not give her place to somebody else to give them experience before 2012? dunno if its that simple but i thought she was embarassing.....
Eh, you mean we agree!! Crikey.
I mean, some british woman came 6th, and i dont think i rmemember seeing anything said about her.
Eh, you mean we agree!! Crikey.
I mean, some british woman came 6th, and i dont think i rmemember seeing anything said about her.
you can blame steve cram and the other bloke (was it brendan foster?) sycophantic tossers they were!! i'm sure they had a little w*** whenever radcliffe was on screen....only had eyes and comment for her.
its getting me angry!!!:smt092
gettin2dizzy
18-08-08, 09:47 AM
I disagree. I don't think many people could have put that level of dedication in for that run. Reputably over 6 hours of training a day! No one knew how she would cope; least of all herself.
This woman is the world record holder and could have won by an easy 10 mins if she was on form. She's now 34 and could well never race again, never mind make another olympics. She's held the crown for Britain for a long time, and deserves every ounce of respect for finishing that race.
I disagree. I don't think many people could have put that level of dedication in for that run. Reputably over 6 hours of training a day! No one knew how she would cope; least of all herself.
have you listened to her interview afterwards ? she admitted she knew she'd never be able to compete and suprised herself that she even finished. selfish and self centred. she had her chances previously to win a gold but choked for whatever reason.
i'm putting it in black and white and coming across harsher than intended, but the main point remains she should never have won
anyhoo...
another gold! pursuit blokes on bikes set a world record whilst claiming gb's 12th gold!!
woot...
and 11 seconds of the WR! Crikey!
That bolt fellow is a bit quick isnt he?
stephen365
18-08-08, 02:13 PM
Everytime I look at the medal table, I can't believe it! Third!!
Oh, how I hope we beat the bloody aussies!
:confused: :smt038 =D> :thumbsup:
put it into further context
1. china - approx 650 athletes competing
2. USA - approx 630 athletes competing
3. England - approx 330 athletes competing
4. Auz - approx 430 athletes competing
go team england!
*does a little dance*
So what we got that we can win more medals in?
Looks like a minimum bronze in the boxing heavyweights
Triple jump
think there's another cycling gold or two to be had. the lassie who beat the other british lassie is a nailed on
triple jump our boy is the favorite...
think there's two boxers in with medal shouts
chappie is pretty good at the 400m, altho 2012 is more likely to be at his best
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