London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

markie29

Shame Melanie Nocher didnt perform better but her name is great haha...especially when Peter Collins says 'Nochers'

sock puppet

Blisterman wrote: »

I don't think we do struggle with medals. Our 3 medals at the last Olympics, put us at 29th in the per capita medal rankings, out of over 200 competing nations. That's better than France, Russia, Germany and the United States. Team GB came 27th.

That's actually fairly impressive, seeing as our small size disadvantages us in team sports.

Source:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/olympics_blog/2008/08/just-as-england.html

Per capita's a stupid measure though. If Katie Taylor wins gold then China would have to win nearly every event going just to beat Ireland.

keith16

westendgirlie wrote: »

Keep the commentary coming guys!

I'm at work and can't watch feeds.

Nocher apparently inconsolable and the guys in the studio at a complete loss as to her poor performance, saying for instance that her time of around 2.16 IIRC wouldn't even be good enough at national level.

keith16

Colmustard wrote: »

I am watching the Judo, I am enjoying it but I haven't a clue about the rules.

It's mad, I was trying to watch it earlier but couldn't make head nor tail of it...when it looked like one of them did something good, the other was awarded a point

And when someone eventually wins, it doesn't appear to be done on points, rather a move....like victory by Toyota Shogun

keith16

Nathan Cohen and Joseph Sullivan of New Zealand won the men's double sculls final. Italy were second, with Slovenia third. Britain's Bill Lucas and Sam Townsend came fifth.

keith16

Some finish in the lightweight 4s. Denmark looked like they had it, only for GB to to reel them in but then South Africa came from nowhere to take the win! GB 2nd (just) with Denmark 3rd.

Pherekydes

What an epic race in the Lightweight fours! South Africa came from 4th to win over the last 500m, and the UK came from third to claim silver by a whisker. Denmark led by nearly a length until the last 500m and were pipped for the silver.

bilston

keith16 wrote: »

Some finish in the lightweight 4s. Denmark looked like they had it, only for GB to to reel them in but then South Africa came from nowhere to take the win! GB 2nd (just) with Denmark 3rd.

Agonisingly close there for the GB & NI crew with the two lads from Coleraine. Gutted but Silver is still a good result.

titan18

Excellent race in the lightweight 4s. Australia unlucky not to win a medal with such small gaps at the finish

klose

What a race in the lw 4s! I remember as a junior peter chambers who was bow in the British 4 was competing in events all around Ireland for bann, even rowed for Ireland as junior. Unreal to see him at the highest level in the world.
Excellent sport.

Colmustard

Women's 8 now. Hope its as exciting as the last race.

keith16

GB back in 6th.........

keith16

US have a 2.3 second lead over Canda after 1000m

Colmustard

The rowing looks pure gruel, I think I would be worth about 10 strokes and then my heart would explode. I would imagine every part of them would hurt during a rowing race. Respect.

keith16

and the USA take Gold....was never really in doubt. Canada 2nd, Netherlands take bronze.

keith16

Colmustard wrote: »

The rowing looks pure gruel, I think I would be worth about 10 strokes and then my heart would explode. I would imagine every part of them would hurt during a rowing race. Respect.

You wouldn't be the only one, ask Sally Robbins. She suffered a breakdown during the 8s final in Athens 8 years ago and was absolutely castigated for it back home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKTTG2LX1j0

Colmustard

keith16 wrote: »

You wouldn't be the only one, ask Sally Robbins. She suffered a breakdown during the 8s final in Athens 8 years ago and was absolutely castigated for it back home.

What is amazing is how that does not happen more often, 8, 6, or 4 rowers surely mathematically someone at sometime will have either an injury or a bad day.

I was flicking through the headlines Bradley Wiggins celebrated his incredible month by getting p1ssed last night with friends and family. That somehow makes him human in my mind.

markie29

Love the basketball commentator on RTE,even during this game Lithuania vs France he is going crazy! Makes the game more exciting.

opinion guy

anyone watching the France v Lithuania basketball game on rte2 ???

Who are the commentators ?!??!
They are friggin hilarious!!!! Think Latin soccer commentator in the Simpsons hilarious


edit:ha you beat me to it markie


HAHAHAH: OOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhh the shootout at the OK coral.......except its not......its basketball.........

Colmustard

The velodrome cycling is starting this afternoon, this was always my favourite Olympic event it really promises to be something special this Olympics.

bleg

What does shake and bake mean in a basketball context?

cgpg5

Murray coasts through to semis in tennis. Guaranteed a shot at a medal.

Lol the basketball commentator is indeed brilliant makes it far more exciting. Don't get people's dislike for him! Rather him than a insightful but very boring guy tbh

markie29

cgpg5 wrote: »

Murray coasts through to semis in tennis. Guaranteed a shot at a medal.

Lol the basketball commentator is indeed brilliant makes it far more exciting. Don't get people's dislike for him! Rather him than a insightful but very boring guy tbh

or the commentator from the badminton who was neither insightful or exciting.

cgpg5

"Tony Parker! TONNNYYY PARKER!!!! YOU ARE THE MAN" hahaha

markie29

cgpg5 wrote: »

"Tony Parker! TONNNYYY PARKER!!!! YOU ARE THE MAN" hahaha

19 points between the teams and he is still going crazy :P

opinion guy

cgpg5 wrote: »

Murray coasts through to semis in tennis. Guaranteed a shot at a medal.

Lol the basketball commentator is indeed brilliant makes it far more exciting. Don't get people's dislike for him! Rather him than a insightful but very boring guy tbh

Who dislike's him ????

He's epic!!!

This guy needs his own show!!!!

cgpg5

opinion guy wrote: »

Who dislike's him ????

He's epic!!!

This guy needs his own show!!!!

FACT! There was people on this and the bball forum criticising him. He'd make the most boring game sound mighty!

"HEEEES FLYYYYYING!"

el diablo

Ah I missed him. What's his name?

What time is the Darren O'Neill fight on today does anyone know?

racso1975

He's gone coast to coast!!!

Shake and Bake!!

Down Town!!!


The man is a legend

racso1975

el diablo wrote: »

Ah I missed him. What's his name?

What time is the Darren O'Neill fight on today does anyone know?

2.40

Mars Bar

racso1975 wrote: »

He's gone coast to coast!!!

Shake and Bake!!

Down Town!!!


The man is a legend

What channel are ye watching it on?

cgpg5

Mars Bar wrote: »

What channel are ye watching it on?

RTE 2. Finsihed now was delayed showing.

BraziliaNZ

Was Alison sailing today?

keith16

Mars Bar wrote: »

What channel are ye watching it on?

Radio Teilfís Éireann TWO

keith16

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

Was Alison sailing today?

No, rest day today.

el diablo

BraziliaNZ wrote: »

Was Alison sailing today?

I assume you mean Annalise Murphy.

Mars Bar

Anyone watching the Badminton? Mixed doubles was very tight the whole way through but China just pipped Denmark.

The chanting in the crowd is annoying though. It's badminton, not football.

Thirdfox

Mars Bar wrote: »

Anyone watching the Badminton? Mixed doubles was very tight the whole way through but China just pipped Denmark.

The chanting in the crowd is annoying though. It's badminton, not football.

You have chanting in volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis - fans who are passionate get to chant.

It's badminton, not snooker.

Colmustard

Anyone else watch the 3D highlights, the 3D is more interesting then practicable, it works for some shots but it distorts distances and flattens out people that are in the distance, kind of southparks them.

I don't think the technology is right yet but obviously getting there. I only bought the system as it was the best tele on the market when my last tele broke. But I don't recommend the 3D. (Samsung series 8).

Seren_

The pundit just there on his phone on the RTE coverage wtf?

Mars Bar

Thirdfox wrote: »

You have chanting in volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis - fans who are passionate get to chant.

It's badminton, not snooker.

It just seems out of place coz it's only a couple of people doing it. Cheering when a point is scored is perfectly fine.
Now most of the crowd is chanting and it sounds better.

The Thai girl is giving the Chinese girl a great game!

markie29

Mars Bar wrote: »

It just seems out of place coz it's only a couple of people doing it. Cheering when a point is scored is perfectly fine.
Now most of the crowd is chanting and it sounds better.

The Thai girl is giving the Chinese girl a great game!

are there not other games going on at the same time? that could explain the cheering?

BraziliaNZ

Was just looking for tickets online, can't find ANY for the weekend for anything! Women's boxing on Monday are available, is Katie fighting then? Would have to take a half day

johne30

Glad that the two rowers from derry didn't get gold , why won't the compete for ireland ,

Colmustard

Gemma Gibbons (GB) in the Judo has just got into the final in an incredible tense fight. She has just beaten the world champion.

What a fight.

Colmustard

The crowd are going mental. Brilliant.

markie29

johne30 wrote: »

Glad that the two rowers from derry didn't get gold , why won't the compete for ireland ,

they declared for GB i have no problem with that as there have been a lot from Northern Ireland who have declared for Ireland.

Mars Bar

markie29 wrote: »

are there not other games going on at the same time? that could explain the cheering?

Yeah I think there are other games on

Blisterman

Darren O'Neill up now in the boxing.

Namlub

johne30 wrote: »

Glad that the two rowers from derry didn't get gold , why won't the compete for ireland ,

It's their choice. Nice sentiment though, classy.