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The Olympic Games Rio-2016 Thread

Discussion in 'Southampton' started by TheSecondStain, Jul 30, 2016.

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  1. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Talking about legs, noting the gymnast who broke his leg yesterday, I believe I've read it right that another gymnast, a German called Andreas Toba badly injured his anterior cruciate ligament. That wasn't the end though. He was still to complete the pommel horse. If he didn't, the German team couldn't qualify.

    "I had to do it. Otherwise we would lose points. It is the Olympics, it's only every four years.", he said.

    Bravo. <applause>
     
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    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Blimey, I thought Armistead might be finished, but she's in a pretty good position.
     
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    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    More annoyed by Skelton's stupid voice...not a voice suitable for commentary or interviews.
     
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  4. Saint Helen

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    GB's Ellie Downie may be out of the gymnastics after she landed on her neck during her floor routine. Were the gymnastic events in London this injury-prone?
     
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    Jeeze, horrid crash for the leader in the women's road race.
     
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    Oh my God! Are you watching the cycling? The leader has gone off and looks really badly hurt and unconscious. ****! :(
     
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    Horrendous. She hasn't moved either. Hope she's ok.
     
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    I have a feeling some of the stuff is made like ****.

    Just seen the Dutch cyclist crash going over a bump on the cycle course. Looked a real bad crash, she flipped up and then flied into a big curb. She wasn't moving.
     
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  9. Saint Helen

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    Better news - Andy Murray has won his first round match 6-3 6-2
     
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    I didn't like the way her head was bent :(
     
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    My wife and I immediately thought broken neck. I so hope she's ok.
     
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    Oh God, I hope not :emoticon-0106-cryin
     
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    The cycle course is ****. They had a few bad crashes in the guys one yesterday as well.
     
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    Yeah, seemingly Nibali broke both collarbones but van Vleuten looked so much worse...
     
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    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Actually, it's a great course. The rider can always ride slower.
     
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    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Yes, Vleuten's crash was spectacular, though I would think she's probably ok, unless she landed badly.
     
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    Nope cyclists have complained about the bumps etc. Plus have said it gets slippery as the material can't take my much rain.
     
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    The route is great, but those gutters are lethal
     
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    Armistead came in fifth. That puncture and subsequent catch-up did for her in the end.
     
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    Racers always complain. You race to the conditions.
     
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