Rio Olympics

[willipp]

Not for the squeamish!

Thats grim, made me feel sick.

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

Bronze in the diving.

 

[stony]

I've only caught bits here and there, not really that interested tbh. I have noticed the crowds though, or rather the lack of them. Have they priced the locals out or is there just a general sense of apathy about the whole thing?

 

[Yaya_Tony]

Thats grim, made me feel sick.

I winced.
Just as bad as this ;

 

[willipp]

I winced.
Just as bad as this ;

Thanks. Everything sensible bone in my body said don't watch that, I just couldn't help it. That was horrific.

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

I have noticed the crowds though, or rather the lack of them. Have they priced the locals out or is there just a general sense of apathy about the whole thing?

I just don't think they're all that interested in watching sport unless they're in with a chance of winning a medal. They're currently fourth in the gymnastics and the place is packed.

 

[stony]

I just don't think they're all that interested in watching sport unless they're in with a chance of winning a medal. They're currently fourth in the gymnastics and the place is packed.

Brazilians are like rags then? In that case I hope they win fuck all.

 

[smudgedj]

Brazilians are like rags then? In that case I hope they win fuck all.

You was right the first time. It's far too expensive. The cheapest tickets were knocking on for 100 quid when I looked. Also the Zika virus isn't helping matters.

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

You was right the first time. It's far too expensive. The cheapest tickets were knocking on for 100 quid when I looked. Also the Zika virus isn't helping matters.

Cheapest tickets are nowhere near £100. Cycling road race was free. They couldn't even be arsed turning out for that.

Why would the Zika virus affect how many Brazilians turn out? They live there.

 

[East Level 2]

Also some comments about not having sufficient staff to enforce the stringent security measures and very long queues to get in.

 

[TCIB]

Flicked through before and saw the volleyball arena half empty, i thought they loved that sport? Also saw a bit of swimming with the Russian getting booed and the pundits slamming her also.
It all made for awkward viewing which is a shame. This was the very first bit of the olympics i watched, hope it picks up a bit as it will just be so cringy seeing and hearing half empty stadiums.

 

[BLUEinTheUSA]

Pretty full crowd watching the beach volleyball right now, considering it's midnight local time.

 

[LWashington]

Enjoyed watching the Rugby 7s finals. Charlotte Caslick and Chloe Dalton were brilliant.

 

[bluemoon32]

Used to love watching the Olympics but i just find myself wondering what drugs they're on when they win or do personal bests and that's a shame as i'm sure some of the athletes must be clean.

 

[SpiritofBurnden]

GB third fastest in the men's 100m freestyle heats with new British record. Both the World and Olympic champions only just qualified for the semi-finals.

GB third fastest in men's 200m breaststroke heats.

GB fastest qualifier for men's 4 x 200m freestyle relay final.

 

[MCFC1993]

What a swimmer that Ledecky is, great race.

Le Clos vs Phelps next up...

 

[MCFC1993]

Phelps does it just, quite the athlete.

 

[SkyBlueTX]

Some athletes are just from another planet. 20 gold medals.

 

[MCFC1993]

Silver for GB in the swimming again, so close to Gold as well.

 

[MCFC1993]

Followed by another good silver in the 200m freestyle relay, top swim on the last leg from James Guy.

USA and Phelps take another gold though, just the 25 medals for Phelps, 21 gold.