Re: The Olympics Thread

by JKLever Fri 15 Aug 2008, 11:19

Sarcy bastard, it's a national disgrace y'know Laughing

by Big_Bad_Bob Fri 15 Aug 2008, 11:21

World record breaking team pursuiters up next against Uncle Sam.

Of the 8 teams in this round, the top 2 go through to the Final apparently, so we need a fast time as well to beat the Yanks.

by Big_Bad_Bob Fri 15 Aug 2008, 11:22

Easy, easy.

And over half a second inside the French time.

by holcs Fri 15 Aug 2008, 11:24

Who me??

Never!!!

Seems we're only good at Rowing/Sailing and cycling! The worst part is, I farking hate cyclists!

by Big_Bad_Bob Fri 15 Aug 2008, 11:29

holcs wrote:Who me??

Never!!!

Seems we're only good at Rowing/Sailing and cycling! The worst part is, I farking hate cyclists!

They're alright when they stick to where they belong...inside a Velodrome!

by JKLever Fri 15 Aug 2008, 11:30

Big_Bad_Bob wrote:Easy, easy.

And over half a second inside the French time.

This was an event we weren't actually favourite in on the track pre-games, so a gold would be a bonus.

by Big_Bad_Bob Fri 15 Aug 2008, 11:32

1129: Back to the cycling, Bradley Wiggins may be through to the first round of the individual pursuit but Aussies Brad McGee - silver medallist in Athens - and Brett Lancaster are out.

mybad

by holcs Fri 15 Aug 2008, 11:35

Big_Bad_Bob wrote:
holcs wrote:Who me??

Never!!!

Seems we're only good at Rowing/Sailing and cycling! The worst part is, I farking hate cyclists!

They're alright when they stick to where they belong...inside a Velodrome!

Aye! Valid point Bob.

by Brass Monkey Fri 15 Aug 2008, 11:37

Big_Bad_Bob wrote:
holcs wrote:The worst part is, I farking hate Aussies!

They're alright when they stick to where they belong...inside the Thunderdome!

Fixed.

by Big_Bad_Bob Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:10

Team sprinters about to go for Gold led by Chris Hoy.

Available on BBC Online for those who aren't in front of a TV and want to see it . . . like me!

by eowyn Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:11

And we win! Cool

by Big_Bad_Bob Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:12

Smashed 'em!

By half a second!

Gooooooooooooooooooooold!

by holcs Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:12

Huzzah! Logged onto BBC and saw them celebrating. Well that was fun to watch!!

by holcs Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:13

And Huzzah again as we smashed the frogs!!!

by JKLever Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:16

And Huzzah thrice times more....

by JGK Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:20

FFS, Aussies miss out on bronze by 8 thousands of a second.

The Poms look like they are going to dominate the track cycling - esp the women.

by JKLever Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:24

Interesting piece on GB Cycling here...

'How GB Cycling went from Tragic to Magic'

by JGK Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:37

And now the Aussies look like they've thrown away a gold in the 49s sailing for men.

by PlanetPakistan Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:39

AUS is currently playing PAK in hockey

by skully Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:43

Hehehe. Looks like our English comrades could very well swamp us in the medal count, with a very strong cycling program, and the fact that we are so sh!t at Track and Field.

Well done to the Jacqui Lawrence for her Silver in the K1 whitewater madness. P!ss funny watching more fancied competitors fark up after she had a clean 2nd run in the Final.

by skully Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:44

PlanetPakistan wrote:AUS is currently playing PAK in hockey

Hey PP, reading the last few pages of this thread, you seem more excited for the US team than your own. Just appreciating talent?

by JGK Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:45

Aye - I almost feel bad yelling out in joy when the No 3 girl capsized.

by skully Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:45

Big_Bad_Bob wrote:1129: Back to the cycling, Bradley Wiggins may be through to the first round of the individual pursuit but Aussies Brad McGee - silver medallist in Athens - and Brett Lancaster are out.

Now now, BBB. This isn't about UK v Aus - or is it? Wink

by skully Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:47

JGK wrote:Aye - I almost feel bad yelling out in joy when the No 3 girl capsized.

Ain't that the best thing about the Olympics. You can be World Champ but still fark up on the day in the 5 Ring events and some Neville picks up the prize. Very Happy

by JKLever Fri 15 Aug 2008, 12:47

skully wrote:
Big_Bad_Bob wrote:1129: Back to the cycling, Bradley Wiggins may be through to the first round of the individual pursuit but Aussies Brad McGee - silver medallist in Athens - and Brett Lancaster are out.

Now now, BBB. This isn't about UK v Aus - or is it?

We'll do well to overhaul Aus in Golds tbh - we'd probably need to convert 80% of our Gold medal chances to stand a chance which is unlikely.

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