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Deleted member 9744

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  • Jul 28, 2024
  • #71
Incredible win for Andy Murray and Dan Evans.
 
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no_loyalty

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  • Jul 28, 2024
  • #72
Deleted member 9744 said:
Incredible win for Andy Murray and Dan Evans.
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Great comeback in the tiebreaker, looked they were going out.
 
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Nuskyblue

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  • Jul 28, 2024
  • #73
Terry_dactyl said:
Having not really bothered with the Olympics for quite some time I’m gonna make a concerted effort to watch them this time.
I surprised myself by really enjoying the Rugby 7s. I’m not a Rugby at all but it was great. Not least because it’s over really quickly!
Im not getting on with the horse events.
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Rugby 7s is fun. The horse stuff is perplexing
 
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Blind-Faith

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  • Jul 28, 2024
  • #74
I’ve watched three hockey games, the VAR has got every decision spot on, it’s quick and decisive. Football could learn a lot from this
 
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LastGarrison

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  • Jul 28, 2024
  • #75
Was watching the female Archery final earlier between China and South Korea.

Korea won in their version of a penalty shoot out to win the gold medal again as they have for the last 5 Olympics.

It was a good watch.

Just seen Peaty get a silver as well. Missed out on gold by two tenths of a second.
 
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chiefdave

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  • Jul 28, 2024
  • #76
LastGarrison said:
Was watching the female Archery final earlier between China and South Korea.

Korea won in their version of a penalty shoot out to win the gold medal again as they have for the last 5 Olympics.

It was a good watch.

Just seen Peaty get a silver as well. Missed out on gold by two tenths of a second.
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Saw that, you know its close when the magnifying glass comes out!
 
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Liquid Gold

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  • Jul 28, 2024
  • #77
Tennis, football and rugby shouldn’t be there either. They’ve got their own things.

Give me the upside down climbing slalom kayak or whatever.
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Jul 28, 2024
  • #78
Wouldn't normally consider watching basketball but really enjoyed Puerto Rico vs Serbia women's match just now.
 

Si80

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  • Jul 28, 2024
  • #79
Blind-Faith said:
I’ve watched three hockey games, the VAR has got every decision spot on, it’s quick and decisive. Football could learn a lot from this
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It's been in top level hockey for a long time mind, but I agree with your comment. It's really well used. The referral system too is excellent.

Have loved watching the hockey. Poor result for the GB women today, Men's GB managed to salvage a point in the dying minutes though.
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #80
Gutted for Peaty last night, so close !
 
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Philosoraptor

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #81
Strangely watching the synchronised diving.
 
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wingy

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #82
Philosoraptor said:
Strangely watching the synchronised diving.
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Ditto!
 

Earlsdon_Skyblue1

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #83
Really getting into it. Never thought I would be interested in something like Show Jumping but if you watch it long enough it starts to become addictive.
 
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Frank Sidebottom

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #84
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Really getting into it. Never thought I would be interested in something like Show Jumping but if you watch it long enough it starts to become addictive.
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Like a sports version of Stockholm Syndrome?
 
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oscillatewildly

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #85
LastGarrison said:
Was watching the female Archery final earlier between China and South Korea.

Korea won in their version of a penalty shoot out to win the gold medal again as they have for the last 5 Olympics.

It was a good watch.

Just seen Peaty get a silver as well. Missed out on gold by two tenths of a second.
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Same as - Really please for S Korea.
I'll root for anyone up against China or N Korea.
 

Flying Fokker

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #86
Great Mountain Bike Gold. Some race to recover 40 seconds like that.
 
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wingy

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #87
Earlsdon_Skyblue1 said:
Really getting into it. Never thought I would be interested in something like Show Jumping but if you watch it long enough it starts to become addictive.
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I really like it but must be age, didn't feel difficult at all to me,or maybe I'm confusing it with that show on Sunday afternoons?
 

Skyblueweeman

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #88
Flying Fokker said:
Great Mountain Bike Gold. Some race to recover 40 seconds like that.
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What a ride and the back and forth in the last lap was brilliant. Great move from Pidcock to get in front before the end!
 
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Mr Panda

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #89
I'm still not entirely sure how this guy has managed to represent his country at this Olympics

Steven van de Velde: Child rapist beach volleyball player booed at Paris Olympics

The Dutch Olympic Committee says the 29-year-old is successfully rehabilitated and deserved his place in the squad, but campaigners argue his inclusion is shocking.
news.sky.com
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #90
Skyblueweeman said:
What a ride and the back and forth in the last lap was brilliant. Great move from Pidcock to get in front before the end!
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Yeah, just pure will to win. Some of the French fans didn’t like it but was probably his final chance to make a move. Missed most of the race but heard he was 40 second behind, managed to catch the last few mins though, amazing stuff
 
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wingy

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #91
CCFCSteve said:
Yeah, just pure will to win. Some of the French fans didn’t like it but was probably his final chance to make a move. Missed most of the race but heard he was 40 second behind, managed to catch the last few mins though, amazing stuff
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Did I hear was going to take part in the tourdefrance but didn't and that's how he found the reserves?
 

Skyblueweeman

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #92
CCFCSteve said:
Yeah, just pure will to win. Some of the French fans didn’t like it but was probably his final chance to make a move. Missed most of the race but heard he was 40 second behind, managed to catch the last few mins though, amazing stuff
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It looked like a controversial move as they touched wheels but it was legal. I'm sure I heard a couple of boos during the medal ceremony but he won't be bothered.

Yes, he had a puncture on the 3rd lap and when he got in to get his wheel changed, his bike mechanic wasn't ready! Makes his win all the more remarkable really.
 
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Skyblueweeman

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #93
wingy said:
Did I hear was going to take part in the tourdefrance but didn't and that's how he found the reserves?
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Yeah, he had Covid. I guess he saved a tank load of energy from not competing. Probably worked in his favour.

He's taking part in the road race at the weekend as well. Needs a good recovery over the next couple of days.
 
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ovduk78

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #94
Was watching Olympics & skateboarding came on, sorry I don't get that as a sport and there were 2 finalists in their 30s!
 

Tommo1993

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #95
Why would they boo Pidcock? Are you not allowed to try and win a race? It’s a race…
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #96
Tommo1993 said:
Why would they boo Pidcock? Are you not allowed to try and win a race? It’s a race…
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Think some thought the overtaking move was a bit rough. It was just ruthless
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #97
Skyblueweeman said:
Yeah, he had Covid. I guess he saved a tank load of energy from not competing. Probably worked in his favour.

He's taking part in the road race at the weekend as well. Needs a good recovery over the next couple of days.
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Just heard Peatys been diagnosed as having covid. Recall in his interview after the race he said he’d woke up with a bit of a sore throat but no excuses. Gutted for him but what a performance to still come so close though. Hope he can still compete in the relays
 
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Tommo1993

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  • Jul 29, 2024
  • #98
CCFCSteve said:
Think some thought the overtaking move was a bit rough. It was just ruthless
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A means to win a race. Boo hoo to them
 
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CCFCSteve

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  • Jul 30, 2024
  • #99
Never realised clay pigeon/trap shooting could be so nervy

Ps Looks like he could be Mark Robins kid !
 
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Skyblueweeman

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  • Jul 30, 2024
  • #100
Great swim tonight in the 4 x 200m freestyle with the GB team retaining their gold medal from Tokyo. Amazing.

And Andy Murray and Dan Evans winning their match to qualify for the doubles QF, after saving another 2 match points.

Brilliant!
 
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robbiekeane

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  • Jul 31, 2024
  • #101
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team is truly incredible. Simone biles and suni Lee in particular

To be fair all of the gymnastics is just insane but the mad shit the women do on the vaults, floor, and that beam is just wild
 
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Mr Panda

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  • Jul 31, 2024
  • #102
Incredible last 20 seconds or so from Alex Yee to win gold in the triathlon
 
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ovduk78

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  • Jul 31, 2024
  • #103
Mr Panda said:
Incredible last 20 seconds or so from Alex Yee to win gold in the triathlon
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Absolutely brilliant by Yee
 
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Skyblueweeman

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  • Jul 31, 2024
  • #104
Yeah what a comeback - unbelievable!
 
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ovduk78

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  • Jul 31, 2024
  • #105
It looked like the French guy was catching Yee and he was going to have to settle for a bronze & in a flash he was past the Kiwi for gold
 
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