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The Olympic Games Rio-2016 Thread

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

  1. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Struggling to see all the Olympic sports I want to see, now they throw a test match into the mix.<doh>
     
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  2. TheSecondStain

    TheSecondStain Needs an early night

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    Watch online at the BBC Sport website. You'll be able to watch any event currently in progress. Each sport effectively has its own channel.
     
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  3. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Was watching rowing on line, but am now watching on red button as have lost 4 quick wickets. :(
     
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    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Thornley/Grainger take silver in women's double sculls...just pipped on line by the Poles who took gold. A terrific performance after tough period. An unexpected medal.
     
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  5. Le Tissier's Laces

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    Brilliant eggball!!!
     
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  6. ChilcoSaint

    ChilcoSaint What a disgrace
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    Fantastic! Playing Fiji for the gold!
     
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  7. Le Tissier's Laces

    Le Tissier's Laces Well-Known Member

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    That'll be some match.
     
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  8. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    Murray tried to make a pigs ear of it...being 3-0 down in the 3rd set. Finally woke up and took the last set 6-3.
     
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  9. fran-MLs little camera

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    We are doing well in dressage again. I find it amazing as horses are not the smartest creatures on the planet. They have to learn moves that do not come naturally to them and recognise the leg and hand commands from the rider. They are not capable of learning routines so have to concentrate solely on their rider as instructions are given. Takes a special horse as well as a special and very patient rider. Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro leading at the moment....won a gold in 2012.

    ps. This was the pair that danced to Land of Hope and Glory in 2012.
     
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    Phew - f`sake Murray. I`m sure he does that to put me through the mangle.
     
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    When is the final?
     
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    Tonight at 11 ?
     
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    23.00, according to Beeb site
     
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  14. fran-MLs little camera

    fran-MLs little camera Well-Known Member

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    And the cycling has started...should get a few medals....need them as rowing won't deliver as many medals as usual.

    Just seen that a rugby player got injured and the ambulance driver didn't know where the hospital was<doh> And that female cyclist was left untreated for 2 mins after knocking herself out (long enough to choke on your tongue). There will always be accidents with this many sports going on...the authorities should have had this nailed down.
     
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    Brilliant riding and a WR!
     
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    GB Womens pursuit team break WR. Men have already broken OR.
     
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  17. fatletiss

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    I'm very disappointed that they have stopped head gear for the boxing.

    Josh Buatsi just knocked out his opponent with a devastating display, but the slow motions of his shots to the blokes head were tough.

    Bring back the protective head gear.
     
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    They're repairing the velodrome track with paper and sticky tape... :eek:
     
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  19. ihatemyselfandwanttodie

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    What, the tongue?
     
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  20. fran-MLs little camera

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    I think it should have been stopped after his opponent was put down twice....he was in no fit state to defend himself a third time. Remember a footballer would probably have been looked at by a medic before he'd be allowed to continue. Standing up does not always mean you are really there.
     
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