London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

cricketfan

Think Annalise Murphy in the sailing will be a household name by the weekend, just about to win her 3rd race out of 3. Heard she had based herself in Weymouth and looks like it's paid off for her. Seven races still to go though but she seems to be dominating her class.

Mint Sauce

Prince Harry is looking a bit bored at the Showjumping.

stargazer 68

fryup wrote: »

nevermind the beach volleyball, its the womens Hockey is where its at...some fine looking women in it esp the dutch team... lovely tanned toned legs mmmmm

Why do the women beach volleyballers wear next to nothing but the men are 'fully dressed'! I protest! :P:(

Tin Foil Hat

cricketfan wrote: »

Think Annalise Murphy in the sailing will be a household name by the weekend, just about to win her 3rd race out of 3. Heard she had based herself in Weymouth and looks like it's paid off for her. Seven races still to go though but she seems to be dominating her class.

There's a long way to go before the end of the race yet. But, yea, outstanding performance so far.

Mint Sauce

Dovies wrote: »

Why do the women beach volleyballers wear next to nothing but the men are 'fully dressed'! I protest! :P:(

You're wern't watching the US Womans pair from last night then. Leggings and long sleeved tees.

old hippy

Went to the Judo on Sat at the excel. Great atmosphere and the volunteers and army were very helpful. Can't wait until next week, off to the women's footie final at Wembley.

VinLieger

Annalise now 3 for 3, which is amazing at this level

Jacksquat

Brilliant, she's doing fantastic

The_Kew_Tour

Know nothing about sailing, but this is fantastic so far. Hopefully she continues it now.

cricketfan

Folks, best to follow the sailing on the BBC red button option if you have it. RTE haven't as yet, got anyone down at Weymouth. They're probably sorting that out as we speak but at least the Beeb are covering it live.

Richard Hillman

I hate children but you'd have a heart of stone if this couldnt melt it

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/207427_465385296820032_562156820_n.jpg

Beefy78

Boris Johnson: "I think we are showing great natural restraint and politeness as host nation in not hoarding the medals more so far."

DebDynamite

Richard Hillman wrote: »

I hate children but you'd have a heart of stone if this couldnt melt it



https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/207427_465385296820032_562156820_n.jpg

I'm trying to hide the tear in my eye here in work. Next time you post something like that, mark it NSFW

Mint Sauce

cricketfan wrote: »

Folks, best to follow the sailing on the BBC red button option if you have it. RTE haven't as yet, got anyone down at Weymouth. They're probably sorting that out as we speak but at least the Beeb are covering it live.

RTE probably dont really have many commentators anywhere, barr the major venues in london. Alot of them are probably in a broom cubboard in Donnybrook watching the exact same pictures as everyone else.

Brian017

Know nothing about sailing. What's the story with Annalise? Could she medal? Or will the cream rise to the top in the next 7 races?

DebDynamite

Came across this while browsing the BBC website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19050139

I'm most like Bradley Wiggins :pac:

cricketfan

irish-stew wrote: »

RTE probably dont really have many commentators anywhere, barr the major venues in london. Alot of them are probably in a broom cubboard in Donnybrook watching the exact same pictures as everyone else.

You can bet your bottomed dollar one of RTE's finest is legging it down to Dorset as we speak. Cue Sharon on the Six One news which will be live from Weymouth if Murphy keeps it up.

okane1

Grainne Murphy out of the Olympics due to illness
Real shame

linky

Capt'n Midnight

cricketfan wrote: »

Folks, best to follow the sailing on the BBC red button option if you have it. RTE haven't as yet, got anyone down at Weymouth. They're probably sorting that out as we speak but at least the Beeb are covering it live.

For those without red buttons it's
BBC Olympics 11 SD Astra 2D 10921 Horizontal 22.0 DVB-S QPSK 5/6
SKY 460
FreeSat 161

Capt'n Midnight

DebDynamite wrote: »

Came across this while browsing the BBC website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19050139

LOL - have a look at the other dots near you too

rgmmg

Brian017 wrote: »

Know nothing about sailing. What's the story with Annalise? Could she medal? Or will the cream rise to the top in the next 7 races?

The cream is at the top already!

mike65

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

LOL - have a look at the other dots near you too

You are most like: Temi Fagbenle :eek:

markie29

irish-stew wrote: »

RTE probably dont really have many commentators anywhere, barr the major venues in london. Alot of them are probably in a broom cubboard in Donnybrook watching the exact same pictures as everyone else.

marty morrisey is definitely in london....he was seen loitering around the womens changing rooms at the beach volleyball :P

buyer95

You are most like : Steven Caulker. Get in their!

Corruptedmorals

Women's gymnastics team finals starting at half 4 on BBC1 (switches to BBC3 at 6). Not likely to be AS dramatic as the men's as there aren't as many top contenders, but still exciting. USA are expected to win it, but Russia and Romania are fierce.

Routines to watch out for:

McKayla Maroney USA, vault (It is UNBELIEVABLE)
Gabby Douglas, USA, bars
Beth Tweddle, GB, bars
Viktoria Komova, RUS, bars
Aliya Mustafina, RUS, bars
Sui Lu, CHN, beam
He Kexin, CHN, bars
Larisa Iordache, ROM, beam, floor
Catalina Ponor, ROM, beam, floor
Sandra Izbasa, ROM, floor
Ksenia Afansayeva, RUS, floor
Aly Raisman, USA, beam, floor
Jordyn Wieber, USA, floor
Kyla Ross, USA, beam, bars

keith16

I'm looking forward to the fencing today. Seems like a great sport.

statesaver

Looking forward to watching Alex Morgan play for the US womens soccer team today

Jacksquat

Annalise takes first turn lovely to take lead again. I know nothing about sailing but she looks brilliant

Mint Sauce

Chole Magee has just taken the first game.

Digitalism

Magee is a cute little thing isn't she!

Lapin

Mon Chloe ta fuk.

foxydreamer13

COME ON THE CHLOE

flyswatter

Annalise Murphy just won in the womens sailing (Laser radial)

She's won 4 on the trot now.

markie29

flyswatter wrote: »

Annalise Murphy just won in the womens sailing (Laser radial)

She's won 4 on the trot now.

unbelievable performance so far!

keith16

Commentator in the badminton is awful...all he ever says after a rally is..."aw well played [players name]....great rally"

hypersquirrel

Eventing team finished 5th overall and Aoife Clarke finished 7th in the individuals after jumping clear in the show jumping. Looks great for the future.

The Swede misses out on the gold by knocking the very last.

Fingers crossed Chloe can pull it back but she's played fantastically win or lose.

Lapin

All over for Chloe.

tayto lover

Poor Chloe is a gonner.

garv123

Hard luck to Magee in the badminton.. Was a great game to watch.
She had a lot of shots go long with the style of game she was playing with all the deep shots but she got 4 or 5 in her favour when pi left them off and they were in.

A lot of unforced errors by both players.

Mint Sauce

Unlucky Chole. Great effort.

keano_afc

So is that her out now?

statesaver

Hard luck chloe

Samich

Is her name not Nicky McGee?

Brian017

How does the sailing work? Has she built up a lead to 2nd and 3rd overall?

statesaver

What's the story with Annalise Murphy, something to do with a red flag on committe boat. Hope nothing to do with our girl

keano_afc

statesaver wrote: »

What's the story with Annalise Murphy, something to do with a red flag on committe boat. Hope nothing to do with our girl

I think the boat failed a drugs test.

Shryke

I thought Pi had lost the plot entirely for a bit allowing all those points against herself.

Pudsy33

Brian017 wrote: »

How does the sailing work? Has she built up a lead to 2nd and 3rd overall?

There are ten races, you get a point equal to the position you finish. So 4 1st gives her 4 points. Belgium are in second with 16 points. Lowest points win obviously. After the 10 races, there is a medal race, for the top ten competitors, where the points are doubled and added to your total.

snubbleste

Have a bet of 50c on the North Korean to beat the US in womens football :cool:

Brian017

Pudsy33 wrote: »

There are ten races, you get a point equal to the position you finish. So 4 1st gives her 4 points. Belgium are in second with 16 points. Lowest points win obviously. After the 10 races, there is a medal race, for the top ten competitors, where the points are doubled and added to your total.

Ah thanks for that. Long way to go so.