Tokyo Olympics

[Hibby70]

Normally can't wait for the Olympics but just can't get excited about it this year.

No crowds and middle of the night UK times not helping.

[hibsbollah]

This thread has a MK Dons/Wimbledon vibe.
I’m personally looking forward to it. Always like the distance running, sprinting.

[JimBHibees]

Personally like the swimming events though a lot of the drama of finals is around the atmosphere

[Hiber-nation]

Yeah, the swimming just won't be the same with no crowds. Atmosphere is usually electric.

Looking forward to seeing if Laura Muir can get at least a silver.

[heretoday]

Nice to hear Hazel Irvine again on the telly. A reminder of happier times.
Can't stand her co-commentator though. What's his name? Always making smart little remarks. He does the golf I think.

[CloudSquall]

The most interesting aspect for me is the number of athletes who decide to do a runner to escape their home country.


This year an Ugandan weightlifter made it 100 miles from Tokyo before getting caught, which, without sounding controversial, is quite a feat for an Ugandan weightlifter trying to go under the rader in the streets of Japan :greengrin

[Peevemor]

The most interesting aspect for me is the number of athletes who decide to do a runner to escape their home country.


This year an Ugandan weightlifter made it 100 miles from Tokyo before getting caught, which, without sounding controversial, is quite a feat for an Ugandan weightlifter trying to go under the rader in the streets of Japan :greengrinThere's an annual festival in St Malo, mainly with traditional music & dance groups from all over - S America, Asia, Africa & Eastern Europe.

Every year there are people who either claim asylum or try to do a runner to stay in France. A couple of years ago an African crowd got their bus driver to do a midnight flit leaving them in place to be looked after by the locals.

I'm friendly with the organisers and it's a nightmare for them.

[hibsbollah]

Nice to hear Hazel Irvine again on the telly. A reminder of happier times.
Can't stand her co-commentator though. What's his name? Always making smart little remarks. He does the golf I think.

Andrew Cotter. Nippy, he’s got a SFA official vibe about him.

[JeMeSouviens]

Andrew Cotter. Nippy, he’s got a SFA official vibe about him.

He does funny dog videos on twitter. Mildly amusing if you have a lab (like me).

[Hiber-nation]

Andrew Cotter. Nippy, he’s got a SFA official vibe about him.

I think he's excellent.

[Mon Dieu4]

Other than the usual things I watch like Boxing and Gymnastics I'm looking forward to the speed climbing and Skateboarding

[He's here!]

Excellent win for Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury in the men's tennis doubles, knocking out the No 2 seeds.

[hibsbollah]

I’m enjoying the look of 3x3 basketball.

[Sir David Gray]

Andy Murray withdraws from the singles.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/57958708

[He's here!]

Andy Murray withdraws from the singles.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/57958708

Sounds like a wise move. It's been discussed on here before but he might be better off sticking to doubles from a competitive and health point of view.

[He's here!]

In the football Kim Little's been excellent so far for the GB ladies.

[heretoday]

The Taekwondo reminds me of my old workplace i. e. an erse-kicking contest.

[yonder1875]

US men’s basketball team must be a bit knackered from the NBA playoffs, down 6 to France going into the last quarter.

[hibsbollah]

Seems like loads of shocks going on…France beat USA at basketball, Tunisian winning the swimming and that Ecuadorian winning the cycling yesterday, what it’s all about :agree:

[Mon Dieu4]

Seems like loads of shocks going on…France beat USA at basketball, Tunisian winning the swimming and that Ecuadorian winning the cycling yesterday, what it’s all about :agree:

Austrian lady won the road cycling this morning as well, she wasn't seen as a contender at all but went for it on the last incline and never looked back

[Lancs Harp]

Just watched a bit of the gymnastics. The ladies beam quite amazing, Im wondering if I could actually just walk across that.

[hibsbollah]

Just watched a bit of the gymnastics. The ladies beam quite amazing, Im wondering if I could actually just walk across that.

Simone Biles is ridiculous. I like the fact she has her own signature moves no one else even tries :greengrin I know next to nothing about gymnastics but it looks one of the hardest sports there is. Just beyond belief what they can do.

[McD]

Simone Biles is ridiculous. I like the fact she has her own signature moves no one else even tries :greengrin I know next to nothing about gymnastics but it looks one of the hardest sports there is. Just beyond belief what they can do.


she is so good, she’s had several moves named after her on the various disciplines. She does things that either have never been done before (or even thought of!), or are so much more difficult than anyone else taking part

[Hibby70]

she is so good, she’s had several moves named after her on the various disciplines. She does things that either have never been done before (or even thought of!), or are so much more difficult than anyone else taking part

I reckon if I represented GB at gymnastics I'd have most of my moves named after me and nobody would dare try to replicate them.

[lord bunberry]

I just watched the triathlon, some of them were keeling over at the end, the winner got led away in a wheelchair. That’s proper hardcore stuff doing that event.

[JimBHibees]

Seems like loads of shocks going on…France beat USA at basketball, Tunisian winning the swimming and that Ecuadorian winning the cycling yesterday, what it’s all about :agree:

Think the Ecuadorean winner was third in Tour de France so not a huge shock. Austrian female winner was a huge shock I think.

[Aldo]

Think the Ecuadorean winner was third in Tour de France so not a huge shock. Austrian female winner was a huge shock I think.

Richard Carapaz is a Giro D’Italia winner and like you say was third at the Tour de France. He did best the TDF winner in this race.

In the female race the Dutch thought (one of them anyway) they had won gold but realising the Austrian was out in front. That was a big shock!


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[hibsbollah]

Think the Ecuadorean winner was third in Tour de France so not a huge shock. Austrian female winner was a huge shock I think.

But it’s also a big deal for these countries as well as for the individuals; I read that was Ecuador’s second ever gold medal?

[He's here!]

Been an exciting and successful day for the GB competitors. Pleased to see Tom Daley win his first Olympic gold after so many years.

[Sylar]

Was nice to see skateboarding have a successful debut this year - I follow the SLS skate events and the X Games, and it was great to see it arrive on the Olympic stage.

Not a huge shock to see Yuto Horigome win it - he's been outstanding on the SLS circuit and he's only 22! Expected a bit more from some of the other guys, but the street course looked like a tough setup!

I also noticed this morning that a 13 year old won the women's skate event!

[Santa Cruz]

I just watched the triathlon, some of them were keeling over at the end, the winner got led away in a wheelchair. That’s proper hardcore stuff doing that event.

Missed it. It's awful when they collapse, looks like a military training exercise as opposed to a competitive sport.
I'll watch the swimming and athletics on catch up. The time difference is a bummer.

[Mon Dieu4]

I just watched the triathlon, some of them were keeling over at the end, the winner got led away in a wheelchair. That’s proper hardcore stuff doing that event.

I genuinely didn't think the Norwegian guy had that in him at the end, total mind over matter

[H18 SFR]

Just watched a bit of the gymnastics. The ladies beam quite amazing, Im wondering if I could actually just walk across that.

Did you see the farce at the start? 🤦*♂️🤦*♂️

[JimBHibees]

But it’s also a big deal for these countries as well as for the individuals; I read that was Ecuador’s second ever gold medal?

Absolutely a big deal

[hibsbollah]

The panel are clearly a bit suspicious of the Russia Olympic Committees gold in men’s gymnastics, beating Japan by a whisker.

[Mon Dieu4]

The panel are clearly a bit suspicious of the Russia Olympic Committees gold in men’s gymnastics, beating Japan by a whisker.

People should be very wary of any Russian Sports Persons achievements, state sponsored doping and tampering galore, the documentary Icarus on Netflix is staggering in the lengths they went to

[hibsbollah]

People should be very wary of any Russian Sports Persons achievements, state sponsored doping and tampering galore, the documentary Icarus on Netflix is staggering in the lengths they went to

The pundit (British gymnast) reckon the Russian top gymnast ruptured his Achilles 3 months ago, it is unprecedented to be able to even walk after 3 months, let alone fly through the air landing after three twists :greengrin Whether theres a drug programme that can do that I don’t know. Long lingering close ups on muscles also made it obvious what was being suggested.

I like it that the skaters aren’t wearing any protection, just Adidas and Etnies

[Mon Dieu4]

The pundit (British gymnast) reckon the Russian top gymnast ruptured his Achilles 3 months ago, it is unprecedented to be able to even walk after 3 months, let alone fly through the air landing after three twists :greengrin Whether theres a drug programme that can do that I don’t know. Long lingering close ups on muscles also made it obvious what was being suggested.

I like it that the skaters aren’t wearing any protection, just Adidas and Etnies

I've been watching sports I forgot I like, Handball for example, I can go 4 years without thinking about it and when the Olympics comes round I remember that it's brilliant

I'm also reminded that I hate the way the British Badminton lady screams like mad every time she wins a point, wish someone would just scream back at her

[hibsbollah]

I've been watching sports I forgot I like, Handball for example, I can go 4 years without thinking about it and when the Olympics comes round I remember that it's brilliant

I'm also reminded that I hate the way the British Badminton lady screams like mad every time she wins a point, wish someone would just scream back at her

Handball is a weird one, absolutely massive in most of Europe, we just don’t seem to have got the bug for some reason

[Pretty Boy]

Some performance by Georgia Taylor-Brown in the triathlon. Punctured her back tyre on the last lap of the bike ride and was well adrift in 5th at the transition. Ran a brilliant 10K to take silver. Flora Duffy won to give Bermuda their 1st ever Olympic gold.

[Scouse Hibee]

First time I’ve watched rugby sevens, what a great game it is, brilliant comeback from GB 21-0 down at HT and won 26-21.

[Mon Dieu4]

First time I’ve watched rugby sevens, what a great game it is, brilliant comeback from GB 21-0 down at HT and won 26-21.

I can take or leave normal Rugby, I will watch it if it's a big game but 7s is amazing and really exciting

[Green Man]

I can take or leave normal Rugby, I will watch it if it's a big game but 7s is amazing and really exciting

Similarly, the 3x3 basketball has been great to watch, I’d never sit and watch a regular basketball match.

[lord bunberry]

I genuinely didn't think the Norwegian guy had that in him at the end, total mind over matter

Neither did I, he looked the least likely to win as it came down to the last part of the run. He also looked the least fittest, but that was obviously not the case as he was amazing.

[lord bunberry]

Some performance by Georgia Taylor-Brown in the triathlon. Punctured her back tyre on the last lap of the bike ride and was well adrift in 5th at the transition. Ran a brilliant 10K to take silver. Flora Duffy won to give Bermuda their 1st ever Olympic gold.

I agree brilliant performance, if she hadn’t had that puncture she would’ve been much closer to Duffy. I doubt anyone would’ve beaten Duffy though as she was immense.

[hibsbollah]

she is so good, she’s had several moves named after her on the various disciplines. She does things that either have never been done before (or even thought of!), or are so much more difficult than anyone else taking part

Dropped out today citing mental health concerns.

[McD]

Dropped out today citing mental health concerns.


yeah I saw that, shame for her, and her team mates

[lord bunberry]

Softball is a rubbish spectacle.

[He's here!]

Gold for the GB men in the 4 x 200m swimming relay, with Scotland's Duncan Scott adding to his individual silver. Great effort.

[JimBHibees]

Dropped out today citing mental health concerns.

Without sounding like a dinosaur and genuinely trying to be as sensitive as possible what does that mean. Genuine issues or didn't do as well and then didn't fancy failing. She does appear to be on a ridiculous pedestal and am sure there are loads of stresses to her life however don't really get it she is a performer and her life is built around it seems strange to me that outside of a physical injury she would choose to stop doing what she will be trained both mentally and physically to do at the highest level. Probably not expressing myself well and admit to not knowing a huge amount about the subject.

[Pretty Boy]

Without sounding like a dinosaur and genuinely trying to be as sensitive as possible what does that mean. Genuine issues or didn't do as well and then didn't fancy failing. She does appear to be on a ridiculous pedestal and am sure there are loads of stresses to her life however don't really get it she is a performer and her life is built around it seems strange to me that outside of a physical injury she would choose to stop doing what she will be trained both mentally and physically to do at the highest level. Probably not expressing myself well and admit to not knowing a huge amount about the subject.

There was a 3 part documentary on in the lead up to the Olympics delving into the creation and evolution of 'Team GB' after the embarrassment that was Atlanta 96 into something of a juggernaut.

A few of the athletes, most notably Victoria Pendleton and Chris Hoy, spoke about the horrendous pressure they felt throughout their time in the elite set up. Pendleton in particular said it was an environment in which it was difficult to thrive as a person and athletes were essentially treated as machines who had to deliver optimal performance on command. She said that on winning gold in 2012 she felt relief and the removal of a huge mental burden rather than any joy.

On a more local level Scottish speed skater Elise Christie has spoken very openly and honestly about her self harm and struggles with depression. She is a multiple European and world champion but has performed poorly at the Olympics twice and been subjected to some horrendous mocking and abuse on social media (including on here at the last winter games Iirc). Add to that the fact she holds down a job delivering for Pizza Hut whilst trying to prepare for another Olympic appearance. I also like reading Eilish McColgan's thoughts on Twitter. She speaks openly about all the reasons why she might underperform on occasions and why for an elite sportswomen it's not always as simple as turn up and perform at your optimum level.

For Biles the mental pressure to perform must be immense. She is an absolute icon, the flag bearer for her sport and is so good there are moves named after her because no one else can or will perform them. I can understand how the expectation that she can just turn up and switch it on can cause her to struggle mentally. I think with the actions of Naomi Osaka recently we have reached a point at which more elite sportspeople are going to take a step back when they have to.

[Mon Dieu4]

I watched some of the table tennis last night, couldn't get over how intricate and flamboyant they make the serves, couldn't stop laughing at it

[hibsbollah]

I watched some of the table tennis last night, couldn't get over how intricate and flamboyant they make the serves, couldn't stop laughing at it

I refuse to watch until they call it it’s proper name, ping pong.

[hibsbollah]

I watched some of the table tennis last night, couldn't get over how intricate and flamboyant they make the serves, couldn't stop laughing at it

I immediately thought you’d like this podcast about Olympic history, the ‘blood on the water’ Hungary-Soviet Union water polo sounds like a good watch :greengrin

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aOVEKSuBJVvMl3WlJBgvk?si=Ix5ARaGcR2CGzhl2ZHUCYw&dl_branch=1

[Mon Dieu4]

I immediately thought you’d like this podcast about Olympic history, the ‘blood on the water’ Hungary-Soviet Union water polo sounds like a good watch :greengrin

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aOVEKSuBJVvMl3WlJBgvk?si=Ix5ARaGcR2CGzhl2ZHUCYw&dl_branch=1

Will give it a listen, I've been down the rabbit hole of Ping Pong V Table Tennis all morning, it's a controversial topic seemingly

[He's here!]

Without sounding like a dinosaur and genuinely trying to be as sensitive as possible what does that mean. Genuine issues or didn't do as well and then didn't fancy failing. She does appear to be on a ridiculous pedestal and am sure there are loads of stresses to her life however don't really get it she is a performer and her life is built around it seems strange to me that outside of a physical injury she would choose to stop doing what she will be trained both mentally and physically to do at the highest level. Probably not expressing myself well and admit to not knowing a huge amount about the subject.

A good slap from her coach might have shaken her out of it :wink:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n85Xay3zfKk

[hibsbollah]

Alex Scott is my favourite.
BMX in the olympics. Imagine that in the 80s cutting about on your mongoose😆

[Mon Dieu4]

Without sounding like a dinosaur and genuinely trying to be as sensitive as possible what does that mean. Genuine issues or didn't do as well and then didn't fancy failing. She does appear to be on a ridiculous pedestal and am sure there are loads of stresses to her life however don't really get it she is a performer and her life is built around it seems strange to me that outside of a physical injury she would choose to stop doing what she will be trained both mentally and physically to do at the highest level. Probably not expressing myself well and admit to not knowing a huge amount about the subject.

There is chat that she has taken pills for ADHD for years and that they are illegal in Japan so she's not been able to take them, could go some way to explain why she isn't feeling 100% focussed and able to compete

[Hibby Bairn]

Without sounding like a dinosaur and genuinely trying to be as sensitive as possible what does that mean. Genuine issues or didn't do as well and then didn't fancy failing. She does appear to be on a ridiculous pedestal and am sure there are loads of stresses to her life however don't really get it she is a performer and her life is built around it seems strange to me that outside of a physical injury she would choose to stop doing what she will be trained both mentally and physically to do at the highest level. Probably not expressing myself well and admit to not knowing a huge amount about the subject.

Years of last position "tried hard" stickers at school sports coming home to roost 😎

[Itsnoteasy]

3 x 3 basketball, rugby 7s, skateboarding, mountain biking to name but a few. Give it 20 years the Olympics will go on for 2 months & every sport on the planet will be in there.

P.S I really enjoy 🏀

[lord bunberry]

The 1500m swim is a bit of a slog.

[He's here!]

Scotland's Duncan Scott wins his third medal in the pool and is on course for a fourth at the weekend. Four medals at one Games would be a new record for a British Olympian.

[Sir David Gray]

Novak Djokovic is out of the Olympics, beaten by Alexander Zverev, and misses the chance of winning the Golden Slam.

[Hibby70]

Bethany Shriever dropping an F bomb after winning gold is my highlight so far.

Paula Radcliffe commentating is my low point. Can't stand her whiny voice.

[Itsnoteasy]

Listening to woman's fitbaw on radio. Midway through the second half male commentator pitches in with England, quickly followed by GB 🙄

[marinello59]

Listening to woman's fitbaw on radio. Midway through the second half male commentator pitches in with England, quickly followed by GB 🙄

So they made a mistake and corrected it immediately. I’m absolutely furious. :greengrin

[JeMeSouviens]

Listening to woman's fitbaw on radio. Midway through the second half male commentator pitches in with England, quickly followed by GB 🙄

The defending for Australia's equaliser would have made the 2016 model James Tavernier blush. Dear oh dear.

[Pretty Boy]

Sore one to take for McColgan in the 5000m. She has to be smarter than that though. At her height she can't get boxed in or getting clipped is inevitable.

[He's here!]

Novak Djokovic is out of the Olympics, beaten by Alexander Zverev, and misses the chance of winning the Golden Slam.

:aok:

[He's here!]

Sore one to take for McColgan in the 5000m. She has to be smarter than that though. At her height she can't get boxed in or getting clipped is inevitable.

Agreed. I'm not saying she's looking for excuses (and I didn't hear her speak live) but from her quotes here it sounds as though she allowed herself to get far too distracted from the task in hand. It's a shame as I thought she had an outside chance of success:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/50973978?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=6103f81a8bd9177676785240%26GB%20lead%2 0world%20champions%20at%20half-time%262021-07-30T13%3A01%3A15.043Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:2fb0f5ad-35e4-48df-afb0-3776bca3f105&pinned_post_asset_id=6103f81a8bd9177676785240&pinned_post_type=share

[Pretty Boy]

Agreed. I'm not saying she's looking for excuses (and I didn't hear her speak live) but from her quotes here it sounds as though she allowed herself to get far too distracted from the task in hand. It's a shame as I thought she had an outside chance of success:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/50973978?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=6103f81a8bd9177676785240%26GB%20lead%2 0world%20champions%20at%20half-time%262021-07-30T13%3A01%3A15.043Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:2fb0f5ad-35e4-48df-afb0-3776bca3f105&pinned_post_asset_id=6103f81a8bd9177676785240&pinned_post_type=share

I only caught the end of her interview but she was pretty self critical in that section. Admitted she got in a bad position and couldn't get out of it.

[marinello59]

I only caught the end of her interview but she was pretty self critical in that section. Admitted she got in a bad position and couldn't get out of it.

She said pretty much what you said in your previous post about her height. It might not be a bad thing only having the 10k to concentrate on now. I’d love to see her get something, her Mother was one of the greats.

[Mon Dieu4]

Mixed triathlon gold, every one of the athletes had a stormer when it mattered

[lord bunberry]

Mixed triathlon gold, every one of the athletes had a stormer when it mattered
Brilliant. I’m loving all these mixed events, the dynamics of it are fascinating. I watched the 4x400 mixed relay earlier and Nigeria were miles ahead after 3 legs and ended up finishing last. There’s so many changes of the lead depending on what order you put the men and women.

[lord bunberry]

First drug test failure in the women’s 100 meter field. Why do they do it.

[Pretty Boy]

Brilliant. I’m loving all these mixed events, the dynamics of it are fascinating. I watched the 4x400 mixed relay earlier and Nigeria were miles ahead after 3 legs and ended up finishing last. There’s so many changes of the lead depending on what order you put the men and women.

I enjoyed it.

I think it was Michael Johnson who said he didn't like it in it's current format because every team basically does the same thing: Man, woman, woman, man. Those that don't generally learn the hard way such as Nigeria yesterday or I think it was Poland at the world championships.

He suggested that before the race each team draw lots and all their runners go in a random order thus giving random combinations in each leg. It would be interesting to see.

[He's here!]

Brilliant. I’m loving all these mixed events, the dynamics of it are fascinating. I watched the 4x400 mixed relay earlier and Nigeria were miles ahead after 3 legs and ended up finishing last. There’s so many changes of the lead depending on what order you put the men and women.

The mixed events are brilliant. Phenomenal performances by Team GB in the triathlon and the swimming relay.

[marinello59]

The mixed events are brilliant. Phenomenal performances by Team GB in the triathlon and the swimming relay.

I managed to watch the triathlon before leaving on an overnight trip to Kennacraig. I then had the rather splendid Radio 5 Live coverage for company the highlight of which was the swimming medley. I went through Tyndrum punching the air in delight. Sport at its best.

[He's here!]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/50974149?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=61050a7d8bd9177676785371%26Djokovic%20 making%20a%20racket%262021-07-31T08%3A33%3A38.651Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:0239b353-f1d8-4823-a19e-444ebe9d2634&pinned_post_asset_id=61050a7d8bd9177676785371&pinned_post_type=share

Djokovic showing his class. Guy's a tool.

[Pretty Boy]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/50974149?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=61050a7d8bd9177676785371%26Djokovic%20 making%20a%20racket%262021-07-31T08%3A33%3A38.651Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:0239b353-f1d8-4823-a19e-444ebe9d2634&pinned_post_asset_id=61050a7d8bd9177676785371&pinned_post_type=share

Djokovic showing his class. Guy's a tool.

In an era of tennis in which Federer, Nadal and Murray were all likeable to varying extents and even the 'bad guys' like Kyrgios had plenty redeeming features it's nice to have a counter balance of someone who is so wholly objectionable.

[Pretty Boy]

Women's 7s final shaping up to be a good game.

[He's here!]

In an era of tennis in which Federer, Nadal and Murray were all likeable to varying extents and even the 'bad guys' like Kyrgios had plenty redeeming features it's nice to have a counter balance of someone who is so wholly objectionable.

:agree: Impossible to imagine the likes of Federer or Nadal behaving like that, especially at the Olympics.

Good to hear he lost the match.

[hibsbollah]

The Cuban boxers continue to prove the essential superiority of Communist thought.

[He's here!]

Women's 7s final shaping up to be a good game.

Well done to NZ but a good effort by France. I've watched a bit of the women's 7s and have been really impressed by the quality of the play.

[He's here!]

Footage of Djokovic losing the plot:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/olympics/58037826

Is that Henman commentating? It always amazes me how tennis pundits are so polite and restrained when it comes to criticising players. After what happened to him in the US Open you'd think a guy with Djokovic's experience would know better than to hurl a racket like that. He's in his mid 30s, not some reckless teenager. That could have done real damage to somebody.

[Sir David Gray]

Footage of Djokovic losing the plot:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/olympics/58037826

Is that Henman commentating? It always amazes me how tennis pundits are so polite and restrained when it comes to criticising players. After what happened to him in the US Open you'd think a guy with Djokovic's experience would know better than to hurl a racket like that. He's in his mid 30s, not some reckless teenager. That could have done real damage to somebody.

That's ridiculous.

[Mon Dieu4]

The Cuban boxers continue to prove the essential superiority of Communist thought.

GB are guaranteed at least 4 medals, Galal Yafai, Pat McCormack and Lauren price have a real chance of getting a gold, the others have a decent outside chance as well

I've really liked the look of Whittaker too

[Pretty Boy]

Dina Asher Smith in big trouble in the 100m. Think she will struggle to make the final with that time. 200m is her event but she would expect to make the final of the 100.

She's been injured recently and it's showing.

[Mon Dieu4]

Dina Asher Smith in big trouble in the 100m. Think she will struggle to make the final with that time. 200m is her event but she would expect to make the final of the 100.

She's been injured recently and it's showing.

The Jamaican lady won it at a canter, she did what Bolt used to do and had it won by 70m odd and just jogged the rest, they are so much better than anyone else

[Pretty Boy]

The Jamaican lady won it at a canter, she did what Bolt used to do and had it won by 70m odd and just jogged the rest, they are so much better than anyone else

The quality in the women's sprint distances is insane.

Whoever wins the final of the 100m is going to have to run close to a world record the field is so deep.

[hibsbollah]

GB are guaranteed at least 4 medals, Galal Yafai, Pat McCormack and Lauren price have a real chance of getting a gold, the others have a decent outside chance as well

I've really liked the look of Whittaker too

I actually know nothing about boxing. Apart from middleweights of the 1980s it would be a car crash of a mastermind specialist subject for me.

[Sir David Gray]

Dina Asher Smith in big trouble in the 100m. Think she will struggle to make the final with that time. 200m is her event but she would expect to make the final of the 100.

She's been injured recently and it's showing.

She's out.

[Mon Dieu4]

That Italian Sprinter Jacobs is an absolute unit of a man, never seen him before, it kinda defies logic that a dude built like him can run so fast

[He's here!]

That's ridiculous.

I see Djokovic then pulled out of his bronze medal mixed doubles match citing an 'injury'. Hard to believe that's not just pure petulance. Classic selfish behaviour from him and disrespectful to his doubles partner to deny her the chance of an Olympic medal.

[Sir David Gray]

I see Djokovic then pulled out of his bronze medal mixed doubles match citing an 'injury'. Hard to believe that's not just pure petulance. Classic selfish behaviour from him and disrespectful to his doubles partner to deny her the chance of an Olympic medal.

Yeah that's poor from him.

[Pretty Boy]

She's out.

And pulled out fo the 200m as well.

Awful for her as she had a real shot at that one.

[marinello59]

Delighted to see Jemma Reekie along with Hodgkinson and Bell making it to the women’s 800m final. I love the explosive power and theatre of the sprints but the middle distance events are the ones I really look forward to. Reekie certainly doesn’t lack ambition, how good would it be to see her get on the podium?

[Pretty Boy]

Delighted to see Jemma Reekie along with Hodgkinson and Bell making it to the women’s 800m final. I love the explosive power and theatre of the sprints but the middle distance events are the ones I really look forward to. Reekie certainly doesn’t lack ambition, how good would it be to see her get on the podium?

I think Reekie has an outside chance of a medal in the 800m. Looking forward to Laura Muir going in the 1500m and I'm sure Callum Hawkins will give a good showing in the marathon as well, with the quality of the field a medal might just be out of reach for him though.

[JimBHibees]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/50974149?ns_mchannel=social&ns_source=twitter&ns_campaign=bbc_live&ns_linkname=61050a7d8bd9177676785371%26Djokovic%20 making%20a%20racket%262021-07-31T08%3A33%3A38.651Z&ns_fee=0&pinned_post_locator=urn:asset:0239b353-f1d8-4823-a19e-444ebe9d2634&pinned_post_asset_id=61050a7d8bd9177676785371&pinned_post_type=share

Djokovic showing his class. Guy's a tool.

What did he do? That was an update page and couldn't see it.

[JimBHibees]

I think Reekie has an outside chance of a medal in the 800m. Looking forward to Laura Muir going in the 1500m and I'm sure Callum Hawkins will give a good showing in the marathon as well, with the quality of the field a medal might just be out of reach for him though.

Thought Hodgkinson looked excellent also. Very confident run Reekie excellent also the US runner looks a different level though.

[hibsbollah]

The Czech Republic basketball team shocking the US stacked with nba stars so far in the 2nd quarter 31-29.

[Sir David Gray]

What did he do? That was an update page and couldn't see it.

You need to let it load, should go to it after a couple of seconds.

Here's another one though.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/metro.co.uk/2021/07/31/novak-djokovic-angrily-launches-racquet-into-stands-in-bronze-medal-clash-15017746/amp/

[He's here!]

https://twitter.com/TeamGB/status/1421666948845215745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1421666948845215745%7Ctwgr% 5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Folym pics%2F58044350

[marinello59]

https://twitter.com/TeamGB/status/1421666948845215745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1421666948845215745%7Ctwgr% 5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Folym pics%2F58044350

Well done Duncan Scott, that’s incredible. I had assumed some of the cyclists had already won 4 medals in a single games. It could be a long time before that is matched.

Charlotte Worthington was absolutely incredible. I know nothing about the intricacies of BMX but coming back from her first run to do what she did is easy to appreciate. Yet another memorable moment from what has been a pretty good games.

[Scouse Hibee]

Seven way play off for golf bronze, Mcilroy missed out.

[He's here!]

Yeah that's poor from him.

Also underlines the rank hypocrisy of Djokovic's holier-than-thou sermon to Simone Biles that pressure is a privilege and that she needs to learn to deal with it. Next day he goes out and reacts to pressure by behaving like a childish brat.

[CloudSquall]

Listening to woman's fitbaw on radio. Midway through the second half male commentator pitches in with England, quickly followed by GB 🙄

It's one of the reason's I'm ABUK at sporting events and I'm not one ounce ashamed by my pettiness :agree:

At least having an Argentina fiancée and living in Argentina gave me a reason to fist pump the air when Argentina dumped Team GB out in the Rugby Sevens.

[Pretty Boy]

The Venezuelan triple jumper Rojas is an absolute machine. She is streets ahead of the competition. Smashed the Olympic record already and just went beyond the WR albeit it was foul. I can see that record going today. She's sensational to watch.

[marinello59]

The Venezuelan triple jumper Rojas is an absolute machine. She is streets ahead of the competition. Smashed the Olympic record already and just went beyond the WR albeit it was foul. I can see that record going today. She's sensational to watch.

She is amazing, can’t say I was aware of her before.

[marinello59]

She is amazing, can’t say I was aware of her before.

And Boom. World record gone.

[Hiber-nation]

And Boom. World record gone.

That defied gravity, the step was so short. Loved watching her.

Brilliant stuff now from the Italians, high jump and 100m golds.

[Lendo]

And Boom. World record gone.

Saw that coming a mile away. Incredible athlete.

Don’t normally enjoy athletics but today’s been an entertaining afternoon.

[lord bunberry]

The Venezuelan triple jumper Rojas is an absolute machine. She is streets ahead of the competition. Smashed the Olympic record already and just went beyond the WR albeit it was foul. I can see that record going today. She's sensational to watch.
She was unbelievable, the breakdown of her world record jump was unreal, she looked like she had almost given up on it at one point.

[McD]

Thought it was really nice to see the 2 high jumpers, mates by all accounts, agreeing to share gold immediately rather than go through a jump off (after over 2 hours of competition where they couldn’t be separated), such a classy way to end a thrilling contest

[Hibbyradge]

Thought it was really nice to see the 2 high jumpers, mates by all accounts, agreeing to share gold immediately rather than go through a jump off (after over 2 hours of competition where they couldn’t be separated), such a classy way to end a thrilling contest

Fantastic! Brings a tear to a glass een.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/58048827

[Scouse Hibee]

Australian cyclist in team pursuit took a heavy fall as his handlebars snapped, a rare occurrence and one hell of a shock for him.

[Pretty Boy]

Thought it was really nice to see the 2 high jumpers, mates by all accounts, agreeing to share gold immediately rather than go through a jump off (after over 2 hours of competition where they couldn’t be separated), such a classy way to end a thrilling contest

Is that allowed? I'm assuming it is since it happened but I know in the running events you aren't allowed to hold hands or similar when crossing the line as it creates a 'contrived tie'. There were 2 British triathletes disqualified from an event last year for doing exactly that.

[NYHibby]

First drug test failure in the women’s 100 meter field. Why do they do it.

She was one of the stars of the 2014 Commonwealth games. I think I saw her win the 100m at Hampden. It took two weeks to turn around her test, which seems long to me.

[lord bunberry]

The women’s weightlifting was tremendous, watching them psyching themselves up before lifting was superb. Well done the British woman for getting a silver medal.

[Ryan91]

Australian cyclist in team pursuit took a heavy fall as his handlebars snapped, a rare occurrence and one hell of a shock for him.

Was watching it live, commentators were very surprised that the handlebars completely sheared off on a bike made out of carbon fibre, and that it didn't snap right at the start during the moment of greatest torque on the bars.


The women’s weightlifting was tremendous, watching them psyching themselves up before lifting was superb. Well done the British woman for getting a silver medal.

Seeing Emily Campbell win Silver, the first ever medal by a British Woman in the sport of weightlifting was awesome, utterly delighted for her.

[Barney McGrew]

Rai Benjamin bursts the old 400m Hurdles World Record by a mile and till only gets silver. Karsten Warholm is an absolute machine :eek:

That performance was right up there with Bolt’s 9.58 and David Rudisha’s 800m in London. Incredible.

I thought both 400mh records would go this games, one down one to go. There’s every chance either McLaughlin or Mohammad will break the women’s version tomorrow too.

[David_D]

British boxing has been flying at these games. 6 medals guaranteed I think they just said.

[Mon Dieu4]

Guaranteed 6 medals in Boxing now which is a record haul, Eddie Hearn will be seeing the pound signs as we speak

[Pretty Boy]

Brilliant run from Hodgkinson there. A well deserved silver and at only 19 she could be anything.

I think Reekie would like that one back, maybe showed her hand a wee bit early and tied up in the last 50-60m.

[marinello59]

Brilliant run from Hodgkinson there. A well deserved silver and at only 19 she could be anything.

I think Reekie would like that one back, maybe showed her hand a wee bit early and tied up in the last 50-60m.

Reekie ran a PB, I don’t think she could have done much more. Roger’s run in for the Bronze was pretty impressive.

[Pretty Boy]

Reekie ran a PB, I don’t think she could have done much more. Roger’s run in for the Bronze was pretty impressive.

It was still a fantastic run and it's impossible to say if sitting for another few metres would have made any difference.

I think Paula Radcliffe said in her analysis she might have sat a bit longer but it's easy for us, amateur and former marathon world record holder alike, to criticise in hindsight.

[Hibrandenburg]

I see Laurel Hubbard has exited the Olympics without winning a medal, such a shame as she'd worked her bollocks off to get there.

[hibsbollah]

I’m just watching the 5000m. It’s incredible what these athletes can do. I was really pleased with my park run time of 19 minutes in the 5k, I was relatively fit at the time (5 years ago sadly) ran five times a week and I pushed it really hard.

These guys? Just qualified for the final in 13:38 :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

I’m just watching the 5000m. It’s incredible what these athletes can do. I was really pleased with my park run time of 19 minutes in the 5k, I was relatively fit at the time (5 years ago sadly) ran five times a week and I pushed it really hard.

These guys? Just qualified for the final in 13:38 :greengrin

It's mental.

I was doing KM repeats on the track tonight, albeit as part of marathon training, and was averaging about 3.40/km. That's with a 90sec rest between reps and I was burst after 6. They are banging out sub 3 minute KMs and aren't even fully revved up at this point.

[lord bunberry]

I’m watching the hockey and there seems to be a foul every couple of seconds, they could do with letting it flow a lot more.

[Barney McGrew]

I thought both 400mh records would go this games, one down one to go. There’s every chance either McLaughlin or Mohammad will break the women’s version tomorrow too.

What a repeat in the women’s , Sydney McLaughlin smashes the old mark and Dalilah Muhammed gets a silver despite also beating the old record.

That track is SO fast!

[Ryan91]

First Gold medal in the velodrome came earlier today, with Matt Walls absolutely bossing the Men's Omnium.

Jason Kenny is out of the Men's sprint at the QF stage, Jack Carlin through to the Semi-finals there.

Well deserved Bronze for Bradshaw in the Pole Vault as well, nearly on the podium in 2012 and 2016.

[lord bunberry]

It’s a tremendous test of endurance but whoever came up with the idea for a 50k walk was having a laugh. It’s not walking and it’s not running, it’s just weird.

[Mon Dieu4]

It’s a tremendous test of endurance but whoever came up with the idea for a 50k walk was having a laugh. It’s not walking and it’s not running, it’s just weird.

The Harold Bishop power walk invitational

[lord bunberry]

The Harold Bishop power walk invitational
:faf:
I once saw a guy training for it in holyrood park, it looks so unnatural.

[lord bunberry]

It looks like they’re dying on a dump.

[lord bunberry]

The karate is the worst thing I’ve ever seen at the olympics. What a load of pish.

[lord bunberry]

This isn’t the karate that I remember. When I did it down at leith community centre me and my mate tried to kick each other in the face.

[marinello59]

The karate is the worst thing I’ve ever seen at the olympics. What a load of pish.

There’s Olympic Beach Volleyball on Eurosport 2 if you arę a fan.

[lord bunberry]

There’s Olympic Beach Volleyball on Eurosport 2 if you arę a fan.
It’s cool the karate has been chopped and we’ve got the hockey on now.

[lord bunberry]

Go on india 2-0 down, now 3-2 up. When you hear what getting a medal will do to for women in India you can’t help but want them to win.

[Pretty Boy]

Julio Cesar La Cruz was absolutely immense in the heavyweight boxing final. Adds a heavyweight medal to the light heavyweight he won in Rio.

[Pretty Boy]

I have no ****ing idea what is going on in the Madison but it's great fun.

[WeeRussell]

There’s a thread in ‘other sports’ for the vast majority of people who want to talk about the various events without trying to make it political.

[JeMeSouviens]

Surprised there's not a thread on how well team GB & NI are doing, our very own Laura Muir is up later here's hoping she adds to a very impressive medals tally so far. I'll wave the Hibernian flag just pretend it's a union jack :greengrin :flag:

Surely they're all your "very own"? You sound like one of these divisive separatists. :wink:

[Crunchie]

There’s a thread in ‘other sports’ for the vast majority of people who want to talk about the various events without trying to make it political.
Lighten up Russ no one's making anything political, the games should bring everyone together. I didn't even know there was another sports forum :aok:

[WeeRussell]

I’m watching the hockey and there seems to be a foul every couple of seconds, they could do with letting it flow a lot more.

Or the players could do with fouling less, depending on your point of view 😉

[Mon Dieu4]

:faf:
I once saw a guy training for it in holyrood park, it looks so unnatural.

I watched a bit of it and they actually had the cheek to call a group of them a Peloton

[WeeRussell]

Lighten up Russ no one's making anything political, the games should bring everyone together. I didn't even know there was another sports forum :aok:

I’m all light 👍 Just found it a little strange starting a new Olympics thread on here in order to remind us, yet again, that you really like GB and union jacks.

I’m surprised you’ve never noticed the ‘other sports’ board as it sits directly below this, and presumably your favourite, one 😉

[Crunchie]

The speed climbing was something else, as was the lead and boulder. I've never watched it before must take some strength to climb that wall.

[WeeRussell]

I like Union Jacks at the Olympics, what Brit wouldn't. Anyway if an admin could delete this thread please I'm not wanting to upset wee Russ.

:greengrin It'll take more than that to upset me on a Friday, Crunchie (there's definitely some sort of pun in there)

[He's here!]

Brilliant effort by Laura Kenny. First British woman to win gold at three different Olympics.

[Santa Cruz]

Really hopeful for Laura Muir making the podium. Great runner, love her attitude. This is the highlight of the Games for me.

[Pretty Boy]

1500m women's final coming up.

An amazing field of athletes here, about 8 or 8 must seriously fancy their chances of getting a medal. Hassan is an incredible runner and so versatile, she's great to watch.

[Hiber-nation]

Brilliant silver for Laura Muir!

[Santa Cruz]

Delighted. Tactically very well ran by Laura. That's made my day!

[lord bunberry]

Second place, she was brilliant again.

[marinello59]

Laura Muir with the run of her life to get Silver, absolutely delighted for her.

[Pretty Boy]

Wow.

That was incredible. The pace through 800m was mad, slowed up a bit and then the kick away with a lap to go was brilliant. Laura Muir was great, a huge PB, and that silver ahead of Hassan is superb so delighted for her. The winner is just something else though, one of the best 1500m runners ever. She just doesn't lose in these events.

[Hiber-nation]

British record as well. Loved her interview, as Gaby Logan said she sounded like a different person, 10 years of hard work paying off and the joy and relief was there for all to see. Fantastic.

[Santa Cruz]

British record as well. Loved her interview, as Gaby Logan said she sounded like a different person, 10 years of hard work paying off and the joy and relief was there for all to see. Fantastic.

Qualified and now a practicing vet in that 10 years as well as training and competing in major comps. No mean feat that.

[Moulin Yarns]

Milnathort Middle distance runner took silver with a PB in the 1500m for the GB and NI team. 😉🥈

[Santa Cruz]

Unlucky for GB in the mens 4 x 100m. Topper of a run on the last leg for Italy.

No really understanding how Asher-Smith was unfit to run in individual events but ok for the relay? They done well to get a bronze all the same.

[marinello59]

Really hopeful for Laura Muir making the podium. Great runner, love her attitude. This is the highlight of the Games for me.

And me.
The 1500 metre races are always the highlight of the games for me. To see Laura Muir get it so right, very emotional.

[lord bunberry]

Unlucky for GB in the mens 4 x 100m. Topper of a run on the last leg for Italy.

No really understanding how Asher-Smith was unfit to run in individual events but ok for the relay? They done well to get a bronze all the same.
That last guy in the men’s relay for Britain totally blew it, should’ve been gold.

[Santa Cruz]

That last guy in the men’s relay for Britain totally blew it, should’ve been gold.

I don't think he blew it as such. He was just outran by a better runner who gained the lost ground on the earlier legs.

[marinello59]

I don't think he blew it as such. He was just outran by a better runner who gained the lost ground on the earlier legs.

Thats how I saw it.
Their interview was great, very supportive of each other and happy to spread the credit around. Just really nice guys.

[lord bunberry]

I don't think he blew it as such. He was just outran by a better runner who gained the lost ground on the earlier legs.
That’s not what Micheal Johnson thought along with the other pundits.

[marinello59]

That’s not what Micheal Johnson thought along with the other pundits.

What does he know? :greengrin
I always think it’s easier chasing down than holding on, the Italian ran a brilliant last leg.

[He's here!]

And me.
The 1500 metre races are always the highlight of the games for me. To see Laura Muir get it so right, very emotional.

Superb from Muir and so richly deserved after how hard she's worked for that down the years. She's right up there with Britain's top sportsmen and women.

Team GB closing in on 60 medals. Phenomenal performance.

[lord bunberry]

What does he know? :greengrin
I always think it’s easier chasing down than holding on, the Italian ran a brilliant last leg.
I think he tightened up under the pressure of the Italian chasing him down.

[Itsnoteasy]

The karate is the worst thing I’ve ever seen at the olympics. What a load of pish.

Its the 1st time Karate has been in the Olympics, it was part of Japan being the winning bidders that Karate was finally introduced. Next Olympics @ Paris have already stated that Karate will be dropped.

[lord bunberry]

Its the 1st time Karate has been in the Olympics, it was part of Japan being the winning bidders that Karate was finally introduced. Next Olympics @ Paris have already stated that Karate will be dropped.
I’m not surprised it’s been dropped, there wasn’t even anyone breaking bricks in half or chopping wood. It was a rubbish spectacle.

[lord bunberry]

I think this olympics has been the first in history were the women have outshone the men. The female athletes have been superb and in terms of excitement and performance they have performed to a far higher standard than the male athletes.

[Allant1981]

Well done to laura muir, first scottish track athlete to win an individual medal since 1988

[Pretty Boy]

The women's marathon looked absolutely savage. It was moved away from Tokyo to try and avoid the heat and humidity but it still looked a total slog. The winning time suggested it was a hard race to run in.

The marathon is always a strange one for me as an Olympic race in that unlike every other athletics event it's arguably not the pinnacle. Still a big deal but I reckon if pushed the elite would rather win one of the majors, particularly London or Berlin.

[Pretty Boy]

Bronze for Tom Daley in the diving. Probably his last Olympics. Some career.

The Chinese 2 were just a cut above. I know nothing about diving but even with an untrained eye you can see they are better than everyone else. The guy who was 2nd had a proper meltdown when he was pipped with the last dive. Looked like he was all set to batter his coach.

[Santa Cruz]

Well done to laura muir, first scottish track athlete to win an individual medal since 1988

Did we have 2 winners that year? Liz McColgan being the obvious one, but I'm thinking Yvonne Murray too (might have been earlier).

With the medals left up for winning, do we have much chance of overtaking Japan in the leader board?

[Pretty Boy]

Did we have 2 winners that year? Liz McColgan being the obvious one, but I'm thinking Yvonne Murray too (might have been earlier).

With the medals left up for winning, do we have much chance of overtaking Japan in the leader board?

Murray was a bronze in Seoul in the 3000m.

[Santa Cruz]

Murray was a bronze in Seoul in the 3000m.

Cheers. Vaguely recollect it but wasn't sure if I was confusing it with a Commonwealth Games medal.

[Pretty Boy]

I said it yesterday that the Madison is absolutely mental but it's probably my favourite event in the whole Olympics. The mix of endurance and sprinting is great to watch and the tactics, from what I understand of them, are fascinating.

GB looked like they were going to struggle to hold on to bronze and then suddenly in the last 8 laps they grabbed silver and nearly nabbed gold.

Great fun.

[Moulin Yarns]

I said it yesterday that the Madison is absolutely mental but it's probably my favourite event in the whole Olympics. The mix of endurance and sprinting is great to watch and the tactics, from what I understand of them, are fascinating.

GB looked like they were going to struggle to hold on to bronze and then suddenly in the last 8 laps they grabbed silver and nearly nabbed gold.

Great fun.

I watched it but had to do stuff so missed what the gaps were. What were the points for the medals?

Edit. Ignore me, I looked it up. 43, 40 and 40.

It looked like France were going to blow everyone away but couldn't maintain the lead. Very tactical race compared to the women's race.

[Pretty Boy]

I watched it but had to do stuff so missed what the gaps were. What were the points for the medals?

Denmark 43
GB 40
France 40
Belgium 4th on 32

Big gap back after that. No one managed to gain a lap.

[Moulin Yarns]

Denmark 43
GB 40
France 40
Belgium 4th on 32

Big gap back after that. No one managed to gain a lap.

👍

[Pretty Boy]

There's showjumping on at the moment and I like the attitude of this Lithuanian horse. Couple of the jumps he just hasn't fancied and no one is making him jump them.

[hibsbollah]

There's showjumping on at the moment and I like the attitude of this Lithuanian horse. Couple of the jumps he just hasn't fancied and no one is making him jump them.

Jessica Springsteen daughter of Bruce in the us team.

[ekhibee]

I was impressed by the Modern Pentathlon, running for a while and every so often stopping to fire a laser gun at a target, for me that takes a lot of skill, controlling your breathing every so often like that then running off again.

[hibsbollah]

It amuses me that the horse gets described as ‘opinionated’ when he’s going the wrong way

[Mon Dieu4]

It amuses me that the horse gets described as ‘opinionated’ when he’s going the wrong way

I like when they do what they want, I was saying to someone the other day that I know they will be very very well treated but the horse didn't sign up for it did it, do what you want pal :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Sifan Hassan is the athlete of the games for me.

Gold in the 10000m, gold in the 5000, bronze in the 1500m
.

That's almost superhuman.

[Pretty Boy]

Fantastic bronze for Kerr in the 1500m, almost got silver and just outside No Farah's British record.

No one beats Ingebritsen at this distance. He's sensational and his work ethic is second to none.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Unlucky for GB in the mens 4 x 100m. Topper of a run on the last leg for Italy.

No really understanding how Asher-Smith was unfit to run in individual events but ok for the relay? They done well to get a bronze all the same.

You can say what you like about relay runners but, you've got to hand it to them.

[Crunchie]

Fantastic bronze for Kerr in the 1500m, almost got silver and just outside No Farah's British record.

No one beats Ingebritsen at this distance. He's sensational and his work ethic is second to none.
Brilliant medal for Josh and so refreshing to see an interview without a tear, he comes across as a very confident young man, here's hoping he can kick on from here and be better than the Norwegian.

[Santa Cruz]

You can say what you like about relay runners but, you've got to hand it to them.

Haha...with the Fringe being scaled back this year, you might be a contender for a virtual Perrier Award with that post.

[Santa Cruz]

Brilliant medal for Josh and so refreshing to see an interview without a tear, he comes across as a very confident young man, here's hoping he can kick on from here and be better than the Norwegian.

You don't think the emotional interviews are understandable, given the sacrifice the athletes make to reach this level and then have that recognised by achieving the success of a medal?

I mean it's not like they're greetin' for effect like in the X Factor to get through the Judges House stage with their inevitable "journey" story.

[Hiber-nation]

Brilliant medal for Josh and so refreshing to see an interview without a tear, he comes across as a very confident young man, here's hoping he can kick on from here and be better than the Norwegian.

What are you on about now? Having a go at Laura Muir shedding a tear after that? You never stop.

[Hiber-nation]

You don't think the emotional interviews are understandable, given the sacrifice the athletes make to reach this level and then have that recognised by achieving the success of a medal?

I mean it's not like they're greetin' for effect like in the X Factor to get through the Judges House stage with their inevitable "journey" story.

Yep exactly.

[CropleyWasGod]

Jessica Springsteen daughter of Bruce in the us team.

Glory day for her.

[marinello59]

Glory day for her.

Oh dear. :greengrin

[CropleyWasGod]

Oh dear. :greengrin

You have no idea how difficult that was for me. I hate that ****ing song 🤣🤣

[ekhibee]

You have no idea how difficult that was for me. I hate that ****ing song 🤣🤣

So does Springsteen.

[ekhibee]

Fantastic bronze for Kerr in the 1500m, almost got silver and just outside No Farah's British record.

No one beats Ingebritsen at this distance. He's sensational and his work ethic is second to none.

Ingebritsen's definitely improved, Cheriut had beaten him the last 10 times they'd raced each other.

[Mon Dieu4]

The marathon production is annoying me, everyone in the world knows what a marathon is in miles but they are showing it in km, that and Radcliffe's commentary, hope a world record happens to shut her up quicker

[lord bunberry]

Brilliant medal for Josh and so refreshing to see an interview without a tear, he comes across as a very confident young man, here's hoping he can kick on from here and be better than the Norwegian.
I know British stiff upper lip and all that :greengrin

[lord bunberry]

The marathon production is annoying me, everyone in the world knows what a marathon is in miles but they are showing it in km, that and Radcliffe's commentary, hope a world record happens to shut her up quicker
That is annoying, watched the women’s race last night and I wasn’t sure how long they had to go. I now know it’s 42 kilometres, but of all the sports in the olympics surely the marathon with it’s obvious history should always be measured in miles.

[lord bunberry]

That was funny watching the self driving car drive away and the guy chasing after it. :greengrin

[cabbageandribs1875]

that's twice now in the last few mins the kenyan lying 2nd has turned around to say something to that wee spanish dude clipping his heels

[Pretty Boy]

Kipchoge could stop for a pint and a fag and he'd still win this.

One of the, imo unfair, criticisms of him is that he often loads up races with his pacemakers. Not today. He's done the hard work in brutal conditions himself.

And marathons are increasingly being paced and marked in kms now. It's really just bringing it into line with all the other events. Even the uber imperial Americans mark their 3 majors in metric now.

[Mon Dieu4]

That was brilliant by Jason Kenny

[Ryan91]

That was brilliant by Jason Kenny

Knew he didn't have the legs to compete with the likes of Lavreysen from the Netherlands in a bunch sprint, so decided to go for a 750m time trial and blow the doors off the rest of the field. Phenomenal ride and I suspect one that will be studied by those riding the Keirin in future

[He's here!]

That was brilliant by Jason Kenny

What an incredible sportsman he is. Amazing performance.

Brilliant medal haul for GB. Equalled the London 2012 haul and way above expectations in the wake of Covid disruptions.

[Scouse Hibee]

Knew he didn't have the legs to compete with the likes of Lavreysen from the Netherlands in a bunch sprint, so decided to go for a 750m time trial and blow the doors off the rest of the field. Phenomenal ride and I suspect one that will be studied by those riding the Keirin in future

Phenomenal from Kenny, as Chris Hoy said that race and tactics will be used as a reference in cycling for many years to come.

[mayo hibee]

What an incredible sportsman he is. Amazing performance.

Brilliant medal haul for GB. Equalled the London 2012 haul and way above expectations in the wake of Covid disruptions.

Never understood that line anyway, it's a global pandemic. Just seemed like a handy excuse when they realised the athletics and rowing teams were struggling and they were likely to be down on medals. However, a lot of the damage was undone through surprise medals in boxing, BMX and modern pentathlon. Even as it ended up they were down on both medals and golds compared to Rio despite there being more than 100 additional medals available (and no golds at all in athletics is a total disaster), but they're still managing to spin it as a win - which it is to some extent, but not for reasons to do with Covid.

[Lancs Harp]

I wandered into the Tokyo Olympics with a fair amount of indifference, but with each passing day I got more and more into it. fascinating new Olympic sports, so many inspirational performances and moments, great performnce by teamGB. Thoroughly enjoyed it just a pity no one could watch it locally.

[He's here!]

Never understood that line anyway, it's a global pandemic. Just seemed like a handy excuse when they realised the athletics and rowing teams were struggling and they were likely to be down on medals. However, a lot of the damage was undone through surprise medals in boxing, BMX and modern pentathlon. Even as it ended up they were down on both medals and golds compared to Rio despite there being more than 100 additional medals available (and no golds at all in athletics is a total disaster), but they're still managing to spin it as a win - which it is to some extent, but not for reasons to do with Covid.

Seems a bit mean spirited. Like other countries we had medal hopes having to pull out of the games due to Covid and others isolating due to being close contacts. And when you read about the ingenuity competitors showed to kerp training while facilities were closed for long spells I thought it was awe inspiring. I thought the GB team did brilliantly overall. Well done to them.

[Jakhog1]

Did anyone see the French guy knocking the water bottles over in the marathon, not sure if it was deliberately done, did to me though.

[McD]

Did anyone see the French guy knocking the water bottles over in the marathon, not sure if it was deliberately done, did to me though.


I thought it looked deliberate

[007]

Did anyone see the French guy knocking the water bottles over in the marathon, not sure if it was deliberately done, did to me though.

He was at it big time. Had the cheek to say afterwards that the bottles were slippery. He picked up the last one perfectly though and if he'd been trying to pick up any of the others you'd have seen him trying to close his fingers around them but his palm is open the whole way. Lying bassa.

[Santa Cruz]

I thought it looked deliberate

Very and weird. Who does that? I didn't watch the race, just saw a clip. Hope he didn't get a medal.

[Just_Jimmy]

Jessica Springsteen daughter of Bruce in the us team.was she born in the USA?

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[WeeRussell]

was she born in the USA?

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Nebraska

[Sir David Gray]

Very and weird. Who does that? I didn't watch the race, just saw a clip. Hope he didn't get a medal.

He ended up 17th.

Apparently the guy who was behind him at the time and who failed to get any water ended up with the silver medal.

Karma.

[Santa Cruz]

He ended up 17th.

Apparently the guy who was behind him at the time and who failed to get any water ended up with the silver medal.

Karma.

Glad to hear that.

[cabbageandribs1875]

the Chinese have altered their final medal table haul by deciding to include medals won by Hong Kong, Taiwan and even Macau as belonging to them thus declaring themselves winners of the Olympics, China declares Olympic win after altering medal count (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/olympics/china-declares-olympic-win-after-altering-medal-count/ar-AANknhz?ocid=msedgntp) of course if they had finished ahead of the Yanks in the first place i'm sure they wouldn't want what other countries medals, i mean...they're not like that are they

[Ryan91]

the Chinese have altered their final medal table haul by deciding to include medals won by Hong Kong, Taiwan and even Macau as belonging to them thus declaring themselves winners of the Olympics, China declares Olympic win after altering medal count (msn.com) (https://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/olympics/china-declares-olympic-win-after-altering-medal-count/ar-AANknhz?ocid=msedgntp) of course if they had finished ahead of the Yanks in the first place i'm sure they wouldn't want what other countries medals, i mean...they're not like that are they

Kinda seems a bit of a tit-for-tat after the US decided that total number of medals won was more important in 2008 and at various points in Tokyo, until they pulled ahead of China on the final day, after which Golds were the most important.

[Lancs Harp]

Whatever happened to the Soviet Union and East Germany?