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    Tokyo Olympics

    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.


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

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

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    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.

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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by CloudSquall View Post
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    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
    There'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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by heretoday View Post
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    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.

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    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).

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    Quote Originally Posted by hibsbollah View Post
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    Andrew Cotter. Nippy, he’s got a SFA official vibe about him.
    I think he's excellent.

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

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

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    I’m enjoying the look of 3x3 basketball.


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    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.

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

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

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

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    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

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    Quote Originally Posted by hibsbollah View Post
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    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
    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

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lancs Harp View Post
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    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 I know next to nothing about gymnastics but it looks one of the hardest sports there is. Just beyond belief what they can do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hibsbollah View Post
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    Simone Biles is ridiculous. I like the fact she has her own signature moves no one else even tries 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

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    Quote Originally Posted by McD View Post
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    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.

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    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.

    United we stand here....

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    Quote Originally Posted by hibsbollah View Post
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    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
    Think the Ecuadorean winner was third in Tour de France so not a huge shock. Austrian female winner was a huge shock I think.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimBHibees View Post
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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by JimBHibees View Post
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    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?

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

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    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!
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