London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

Jimoslimos

Scanlas The 2nd wrote: »

It's ridiculous really that a country with one only gold medal finishes ahead of a country with 100 silver medals.

It should be 3 points for a gold, 2 for a silver and 1 for a bronze. Or a similar points system.

You Australian by any chance?!:P

Australian official Olympic broadcaster Channel 9 apparently only showed the first nine table positions - not including NZ in 10th spot - and then Oz in 19th place.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19134258

Gold is where it's at.

Diego Maradona

jupiterjack wrote: »

where did she come from..

Russia

jupiterjack

Diego Maradona wrote: »

Russia

Ukraine i think..

Colmo52

patmac wrote: »

Cian O'Connor and Billy Twomey won't be winning any medals as they have faults in the show jumping.
We have 4 real medal chances Katie, John Joe, Michael and Analise, I wouldn't begrudge any of them , they would be top of their own tree regardless of how difficult it was to get there. Let's get behind everyone of them and I will enjoy every minute of every replay and every interview if we win a medal.
I love Boards for a lot of things but begrudgry ain't one of them.

Showjumping scores reset after the next round.

keith16

Diego Maradona wrote: »

Russia

Technically she was born in the USSR, so is not Russian.

Colmustard

All the squadies doing security at the finish, a strange sight if I didn't know any better I would think Britain is a police state.

Just think the amount of countries in the world that actually fear their soldiers.

robinph

Colmustard wrote: »

All the squadies doing security at the finish, a strange sight if I didn't know any better I would think Britain is a police state.

Just think the amount of countries in the world that actually fear their soldiers.

Wasn't keen on them being brought in myself and wearing their camo gear. They are all just full of smiles around the various sites though and I think you'd struggle to be intimidated by anyone at the Olympics, either the soldiers or the purple outfitted volunteers.

Jimoslimos

Colmustard wrote: »

All the squadies doing security at the finish, a strange sight if I didn't know any better I would think Britain is a police state.

Just think the amount of countries in the world that actually fear their soldiers.

SSSHHHH!! Run_to_da_hills will be in soon spouting some conspiracy nonsense.

I do agree it looks a little unnerving, still if they manage to stop any crazy Irish dancing priests - Job done!

Pherekydes

keith16 wrote: »

Technically she was born in the USSR, so is not Russian.

Russia was in existence, even when the Soviet Union was in existence. The USSR was a federation, just like the EU. Are you European or Irish? Or can you be both?

Can one be Soviet and Russian?

Russia is itself a federation.

keith16

Pherekydes wrote: »

Russia was in existence, even when the Soviet Union was in existence. The USSR was a federation, just like the EU. Are you European or Irish? Or can you be both?

Can one be Soviet and Russian?

Russia is itself a federation.

Haha! I'm joking man! I agree with you, or have you forgotten our discussion from last night??

Colmustard

I just witnessed a piece of Olympic history, the first ever women's boxing match. Well-come ladies.

Goro

keith16 wrote: »

Technically she was born in the USSR, so is not Russian.

The Soviet Union consisted of 15 Soviet Socialist Republics.

Ukrainian SSR
Russian SSR etc.

Diego Maradona

Can't wait for the 100m final tonight, it's going to be special. I have €20 on Blake, get on it folks.

keith16

Goro wrote: »

The Soviet Union consisted of 15 Soviet Socialist Republics.

Ukrainian SSR
Russian SSR etc.

I'm fully aware of that thanks. See my previous post re: me joking.

Is this thread still in AH or WTF is going on?

Pherekydes

Diego Maradona wrote: »

Can't wait for the 100m final tonight, it's going to be special. I have €20 on Blake, get on it folks.

Gay, Blake, Gatlin.

You heard it here first!

Goro

keith16 wrote: »

I'm fully aware of that thanks. See my previous post re: me joking.

Is this thread still in AH or WTF is going on?

Just wanted to Blast you with facts.

el diablo

Jimoslimos wrote: »

I do agree it looks a little unnerving, still if they manage to stop any crazy Irish dancing priests - Job done!

Let's just hope that that weirdo doesn't make an appearance this time.

garv123

Great mens singles badminton final going on here between Lin Dan and Lee Chong Wei..

5-8 in the tie breaker.

Jimoslimos

Sailing on at the moment.

Really hope the Dane can beat Ben Ainslie, comes across as an arrogant prick.

titan18

Jimoslimos wrote: »

Sailing on at the moment.

Really hope the Dane can beat Ben Ainslie, comes across as an arrogant prick.

I think we're all hoping the Dane wins.

Jimoslimos

titan18 wrote: »

I think we're all hoping the Dane wins.

Not looking likely at the moment

Colmustard

There will be a load of Knighthoods Dames and CBEs dished out after these games. I think the redbutton should also be knighted.

markie29

Caitriona Jennings through the 40km mark in 3:09.33 she is the last athlete out on the course....she is injured and was seen crying on the 2nd lap of the marathon course....great heart to be still battling on during the race.

Anyone

Jimoslimos wrote: »

Sailing on at the moment.

Really hope the Dane can beat Ben Ainslie, comes across as an arrogant prick.

Had to turn it off, that commentator has his tongue so far up the GB sailor's arse he might tip him out of the boat.

bwatson

Jimoslimos wrote: »

Sailing on at the moment.

Really hope the Dane can beat Ben Ainslie, comes across as an arrogant prick.

I don't think he's come across as arrogant at all. He's been far more steady in his analysis than those asking him the questons. If you are referring to the incident when he had a bit of a Hulk moment, well he genuinely felt cheated. I suppose most people would feel seriously angry at that, and I think his reaction was understandable!

Jimoslimos

bwatson wrote: »

I don't think he's come across as arrogant at all. He's been far more steady in his analysis that those asking him the questons. If you are referring to the incident when he had a bit of a Hulk moment, well he genuinely felt cheated. I suppose most people would feel seriously angry at that, and I think his reaction was understandable!

I disagree, I think he showed his true colours in that interview.

Shryke

6ft Israeli gymnast did better than I thought he would. Impressive for his size, to me at least.

Nodin

Jimoslimos wrote: »

SSSHHHH!! Run_to_da_hills will be in soon spouting some conspiracy nonsense.

I do agree it looks a little unnerving, still if they manage to stop any crazy Irish dancing priests - Job done!

One of the rare - if not only - set of circumstances in which I'd be supporting Her Majestys forces.

robinph

Before the inevitable Murray winning=British, Murray losing= Scottish claims appear please note that he's being labeled as a Scot more than British in this article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19125928

mike65

Who could have guessed sailing was so tension packed!

Colmustard

Years ago when I was a young lad, I was told to clear out and tidy a store, I found this big piece of plastic so I put all the rubbish on it and threw it all in the skip.

About a month later the owners were turning the place upside down looking for a sail. I did the honourable thing and said nothing, I believe they cost a fortune.

OK Off topic.

klose

Some tash on the gymnast from Chile

jupiterjack

hope this tennis final is a classic..

Shryke

whippedcream wrote: »

Some tash on the gymnast from Chile

Damn impressive.

Tuning to the tennis.
Is the women's boxing meant to be on at some stage?

Mint Sauce

jupiterjack wrote: »

hope this tennis final is a classic..

Is it best of 3 or 5 sets? The live updates have space for 5, but I though only Slam events were best of 5.

robinph

irish-stew wrote: »

Is it best of 3 or 5 sets? The live updates have space for 5, but I though only Slam events were best of 5.

5 sets for the final.

Colmustard

Ben Ainlee just got gold which makes it 4 in four Olympics, no matter his personality he is still a great competitor.

bwatson

robinph wrote: »

Before the inevitable Murray winning=British, Murray losing= Scottish claims appear please note that he's being labeled as a Scot more than British in this article:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/19125928

People that push that argument are never able to back in up with any proof, which should be abundant and easily accessible in news articles online.

Besides, Murray is competing for Britain. Everybody knows that. Its like the media referring to Jess Ennis as the girl from Sheffield or Wiggins as the Londoner winning in his home city. It doesn't mean they are competing for Sheffield or London respectively.

Guy:Incognito

robinph wrote: »

or the purple outfitted volunteers.

You mean the Qatar airways cabin crew?:)

Mint Sauce

Caitronia Jennings has just finished the Marathon carrying an injury, an hour behind the winner and nearly an hour over her BP. True Olympic spirit, and still a quicker marathon time than me and a couple of people I know.

bwatson

Fantastic, Ben Ainslie!

Or surely in the near future, Sir Ben Ainslie!

Anyone

Womens vault final on soon. Wonder how high that US girl can go this time.

keith16

Yet another "way off their personal best" story for an Irish athlete. Fair play to Jennings for completing it but why put herself through it when she is carrying an injury?

I really hate to be negative but it's becoming a bit of a joke at this stage.

Pudsy33

Fight on now to determine katies first opponent

el diablo

C'mon Fed.

Mint Sauce

Raining in Centre and East London this morning. Wonder what odds the Tennis Final will be finished under the roof.

el diablo

keith16 wrote: »

Yet another "way off their personal best" story for an Irish athlete. Fair play to Jennings for completing it but why put herself through it when she is carrying an injury?

I really hate to be negative but it's becoming a bit of a joke at this stage.

I agree. It's a bit strange that at least half our athletes are claiming to be either carrying injuries or having "gastro" problems.

Mint Sauce

Pudsy33 wrote: »

Fight on now to determine katies first opponent

COM ON RTE. GET IT ON THE SCREEN!!!!!


I know they're showing it at 3.30 but it an't the same.

Edit: Murray has just broke Federers serve.

jupiterjack

crowd really getting behind Murray..

Mint Sauce

jupiterjack wrote: »

crowd really getting behind Murray..

Well he currently leading a final at Wimbledon.