Paris 2024 Olympics Thread - 11th August (pg 430)

[SebastianBlue]

We’ve flipped the script, as the kids say (or do they still say that?)!

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

It’s made from the Eiffel Tower what did the expect

It's 99% Eiffel looking at the state of that! The cheap bastards will probably try and give out rings at the next one.

 

[Mancity1980]

Get in!

We equalise with a very Spanish team goal!

2-1 to Spain, what do you mean by “we”

 

[SebastianBlue]

2-1 to Spain, what do you mean by “we”

I am half Spanish, mate.

 

[jimharri]

I am half Spanish, mate.

The bad half, yeah?

 

[SebastianBlue]

And we put in a third!

France dumbfounded, going from 1-nil up 12 minutes in, to 3-1 down in the 28th minute.

 

[MCFC1993]

Leading the madison at the half way point, not a lot in it though.

 

[SebastianBlue]

The bad half, yeah?

 

[Mancity1980]

I am half Spanish, mate.

You would support England if they played Spain? I’m half Irish and do so when we play Republic of Ireland.

 

[Dave Ewing's Back 'eader]

It’s made from the Eiffel Tower what did they expect

Yeah, nigh on 150yrs of French rust. Or someone's charging the French Olympic Committer for bronze 'n it's cast iron.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Leading the madison at the half way point, not a lot in it though.

Not sure why neither of our teams men (yesterday) or women (today) have gone for a lap? 20 points would be useful surely?

 

[SebastianBlue]

You would support England if they played Spain? I’m half Irish and do so when we play Republic of Ireland.

Check my posts in the Euro final thread to find out. ;-)

 

[BringBackSwales]

Was this another cycling event the pundits had as down as nailed for a gold?

 

[havefaith]

"The MCs are hyping up the crowd as Nicka of Lithuania and home breaker Syssy of France complete their battle in Group B. Nicka apparently trains six hours every day! The judges see that as a fair fight and it's level at 1-1.

Next up in this Group B round-robin is Logistx versus Raygun.

So, Logistx just wiped her brow after Australian Raygun's moves. I think that means she's hyping herself up?

As music stops, the USA b-girl has picked up 18 votes from the judges and is two-nil up."

I just read that on the BBC Sport website. I have no idea what any of it means. What is a Raygun?

Caught 10mins earlier, Raygun is a piss poor Australian break dancer.

 

[Alan Harper's Tash]

Silver in the end.

 

[BringBackSwales]

Not sure I understood our tactics in that, seemed to let Italian take it?

 

[MCFC1993]

Silver in the madison, not bad considering their timing was off.

 

[SebastianBlue]

Our keeper redeems himself with two absolutely brilliant saves in succession.

 

[GornikDaze]

I actually think that's one of the sports that deserves to be there.

It's a functional sport that in some parts of the world may be necessary.

Much like running, swimming, jumping, kayaking etc...

It's golf, tennis, football etc.. that I struggle with being there.

I watch most of the climbing world cups - those guys (and girls) are unbelievably fit. I saw a live World Cup event a few years back. It’s a great atmosphere, really chilled and laid back with a knowledgable crowd who basically just cheer everyone regardless of the nationality. Great spirit - great sport

 

[MCFC1993]

Laura Kenny has been a brilliant addition to the bbc presenting team.