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The Olympic Games Rio-2016 Thread

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

  1. Saints_Alive

    Saints_Alive Well-Known Member

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    Johanna Konta has just won through to the second round.
     
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  2. Saints_Alive

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    Beat me to it Fran...Tom usually does that to me...:mad:
     
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  3. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Van Vlueten has three fractures in her back and concussion.
     
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    Bless her. Hope she recovers fully.
     
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  5. OddRiverOakWizards

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    The cycling looked horrendous.

    Anyone watching Sweden v Nigeria - the Nigerians are looking very good!
     
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  6. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    I see Southampton FC [2012] are playing Iraq away at this moment in time. 0-0 so far. Oddly, Neymar is playing for us.

    EDIT: We drew with Iraq 0-0.
     
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  7. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    That's a heavy fall. I feared as such. Racing cyclists are a bloody hardy lot though. Wouldn't surprise me if she was back in the saddle by the start of the next racing season.
     
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  8. TheSecondStain

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    Apologies if already posted, but Adam Peaty has got Team GB on the medal table with GOLD in the Men's 100m Breaststroke. And a another World Record time of 57.13 seconds from him to cap it off.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/36685693
     
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  9. TheSecondStain

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    Jazz Carlin wins SILVER in the Women's 400m Freestyle.

    It has taken Team GB just until the 2nd day to win its first gold and silver medals. At London 2012 the first gold was one on Day 5. And we know how good that show got.
     
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  10. TheSecondStain

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    Adam Peaty was one and half seconds in front of second place, over 100 METRES.!

    He was 57.13 and the next guy was 58.69. A whole body length. Astonishing.
     
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    To finish further ahead than the total race distance has to be one of the greatest sporting achievements ever
    What an Athlete! :emoticon-0105-wink:
     
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    Murray brothers out of doubles...very disappointing. On the other hand, so is Djokovic. :)
     
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  13. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    You misunderstanding perfectly good English is the bit I find amusing. :)
     
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  14. fatletiss

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    Or you missing his gag ....
     
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  15. TheSecondStain

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    Nope, don't think so.
     
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    I love hearing Colin Jackson commentate .......he's overcome so many hurdles.

    I will get my coat.
     
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  17. TheSecondStain

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    I've already realised there are disadvantages to not being a moderator anymore. One is that I can no longer protect members from jokes like that. :)
     
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  18. TheSecondStain

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    Men's Pairs Canoe Slalom looking spectacular. Team GB way in the lead so far, by about 4 seconds and a clean run.
     
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  19. TheSecondStain

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    Now the Table Tennis is looking interesting. Team GB's Drinkhall playing Croatia's Gacina. The commentator praises up the Croatian and he promptly loses focus, allowing the Brit to get in. This sport is all about focus and intensity and this match is showing it.
     
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  20. Le Tissier's Laces

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    I'm pretty much 100% sure.
     
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