The 2012 Olympics Thread - Its Over :(

[Deleted member 14625]

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread (5th August, Page 131)

It's ridiculous that they didn't show the Men's 100m finals live here in USA.

WHAT?! You're talking about a World Cup Final/Super Bowl level of event, and they didn't show it live?

$$$$$$

Everything is about NBC and their money. It was so bad that they actually didn't show a Russian girl falling on tape delay so they could still play up the "will they or won't they win the gold" angle last week. They also edited out the tribute to the victims of terrorism in England during the opening ceremonies to show an interview with Michael Phelps.

We only get ESPN over here. Didn't realise the issues with NBC.

 

[SCF08]

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread (5th August, Page 131)

they spoke about it on the channel I am watching on.

Don't think it's been mentioned on BBC.

Nasty trick. Could've caused a false start and DQ.

I was watching on Dutch TV. A Dutch judo lady was standing behind the guy who threw the bottle. She spoke about it on TV. She said she punched the guy and missed the race because of her anger towards him...she sounded well gutted about missing the race.

She also said the guy looked drunk and was aiming for Bolt. He was swearing at Bolt constantly before the start.

 

[MCFC1993]

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread (5th August, Page 131)

Only just got in from a long day, after running myself, caught all the big events during work tonight, will try and get the schedule up before tomorrow morning.

Oh and Bolt was unbelievable, dealt with 4 of the fastest men in history, will definitely go down as the greatest sprinter ever after brushing off his doubters tonight.

Great day for GB, the one time i've found myself happy for Murray. Great day.

 

[MCFC1993]

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread (6th August, Page 172)

6th August

http://www.london2012.com/schedule-and-results/day=6-august/list.html

Watch all of the events here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video

OTHER EVENTS & ONE'S TO WATCH:
14:00 - Gymnastics - Men's Rings - FINAL
14:50 - Gymnastics - Women's Uneven Bars - FINAL - (GB) Elizabeth TWEDDLE
15:41 - Gymnastics - Men's Vault - FINAL - (GB) Kristian THOMAS
16:00 - Cycling (Track) - Men's Sprint - Semifinal - (GB) Jason Kenny - FINAL@17:43
16:43 - Cycling (Track) - Women's Sprint - Quarterfinals - (GB) Victoria PENDLETON
19:00 - Athletics - Women's Pole Vault - FINAL - (GB) Holley BLEASDALE
20:45 - Athletics - Men's 400m Hurdles - FINAL - (GB) Dai GREENE
21:05 - Athletics - Women's 3000m Steeplechase - FINAL
21:30 - Athletics - Men's 400m - FINAL
22:15 - Basketball - Men's - Preliminary Round Group A - Argentina vs USA

GB Competitors Schedule:
09:00 - Shooting - Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions - Qualification - (GB) James Charles HUCKLE, Jonathan HAMMOND - FINAL@13:45
09:00 - Shooting - Men's Trap - Qualification - (GB) Edward LING - FINAL@16:00
09:30 - Canoe Sprint - Men's K1 1000m - Heats - (GB) Tim BRABANTS - Semifinal@10:58
09:54 - Canoe Sprint - Men's C1 1000m - Heats - (GB) Richard JEFFERIES - Semifinal@11:14
10:00 - Athletics - Men's Discus Throw - Qualification - (GB) Brett MORSE, Abdul BUHARI, Lawrence OKOYE
10:05 - Athletics - Women's 100m Hurdles - Round 1 - (GB) Tiffany PORTER
10:39 - Canoe Sprint - Women's K4 500m - Heats - Great Britain - Semifinal@11:51
10:50 - Athletics - Men's 800m - Round 1 - (GB) Andrew OSAGIE, Gareth WARBURTON, Michael RIMMER
11:50 - Athletics - Women's 1500m - Round 1 - (GB) Hannah ENGLAND, Lisa DOBRISKEY, Laura WEIGHTMAN
12:00 - Sailing - Men's 470 - Race 7 - (GB) Luke PATIENCE/Stuart BITHELL
12:00 - Sailing - Women's 6m Elliott - Round Robin - Great Britain vs Russia
13:00 - Sailing - Women's Laser Radial - MEDAL RACE - (GB) Alison YOUNG
13:30 - Sailing - Men's 470 - Race 8 - (GB) Luke PATIENCE/Stuart BITHELL
14:00 - Sailing - Men's Laser - MEDAL RACE (GB) Paul GOODISON
14:00 - Equestrian - Individual Jumping - 3rd Qualifier - (GB) Nick SKELTON, Ben MAHER, Scott BRASH, Peter CHARLES
14:00 - Equestrian - Team Jumping - Round 2 - Great Britain
14:15 - Boxing - Women's Fly 51kg - Quarterfinal (BUL) Stoyka PETROVA vs (GB) Nicola ADAMS
14:30 - Boxing - Women's Light 60kg - Quarterfinal - (IRL) Katie TAYLOR vs (GB) Natasha JONES
14:50 - Gymnastics - Women's Uneven Bars - FINAL - (GB) Elizabeth TWEDDLE
15:00 - Synchronized Swimming - Women's Duets - Qualification Free Routine - (GB) Olivia FEDERICI/Jenna RANDALL/
15:00 - Sailing - Men's 49er - Race 14 - (GB) Stevie MORRISON/Ben RHODES
15:30 - Boxing - Women's Middle 75kg - Quarterfinal - (GB) Savannah MARSHALL vs (KAZ) Marina VOLNOVA
15:41 - Gymnastics - Men's Vault - FINAL - (GB) Kristian THOMAS
16:00 - Sailing - Men's 49er - Race 15 - (GB) Stevie MORRISON/Ben RHODES
16:00 - Cycling (Track) - Men's Sprint - Semifinal - (GB) Jason Kenny - FINAL@17:43
16:08 - Cycling (Track) - Women's Omnium - Flying Lap 250m Time Trial - (GB) Laura TROTT
16:15 - Handball - Men's - Preliminary Round Group A - Iceland vs Great Britain
16:43 - Cycling (Track) - Women's Sprint - Quarterfinals - (GB) Victoria PENDLETON
16:45 - Volleyball - Men's - Preliminary Round Group A - Great Britain vs Argentina
16:45 - Basketball - Men's - Preliminary Round Group B - Great Britain vs China
17:06 - Cycling (Track) - Women's Omnium - Points Race - (GB) Laura TROTT
18:18 - Cycling (Track) - Women's Omnium - Elimination Race - (GB) Laura TROTT
18:20 - Water Polo - Men's - Preliminary Round Group B - Great Britain vs Montenegro
19:00 - Athletics - Women's Pole Vault - FINAL - (GB) Holley BLEASDALE
19:00 - Diving - Men's 3m Springboard - Preliminary Round - (GB) Chris MEARS, Jack LAUGHER
19:00 - Hockey - Women's - Preliminary Round Group A - Great Britain vs Netherlands
19:20 - Athletics - Women's 200m - Round 1 - (GB) Margaret ADEOYE, Anyika ONUORA, Abiodun OYEPITAN
20:15 - Athletics - Women's 400m Hurdles - (GB) Perri SHAKES-DRAYTON, Eilidh CHILDS
20:45 - Athletics - Men's 400m Hurdles - FINAL - (GB) Dai GREENE
21:30 - Boxing - Men's Middle 75kg - Quarterfinal - (GB) Anthony OGOGO vs (GER) Stefan HARTEL
23:15 - Boxing - Men's Super Heavy +91kg - Quarterfinal - (CHI) Zhilei ZHANG vs (GB) Anthony JOSHUA

 

[Blue Maverick]

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread (6th August, Page 172)

Thanks again MCFC1993, another day of sport ahead looking forward to next Monday when I can have a rest lol, just before premiership starts, wife is hating it at the moment.

 

[khan990]

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread (6th August, Page 172)

London game 2012 is very interesting.Many games are so much attractions.Both of players play game our country wins title.I shell hope Pakistani hockey wins this title and moral is high in London game.

 

[BoyBlue_1985]

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread (5th August, Page 131)

Gutted that Tyson Gay didn't get 3rd

Would have been good if Poweel didn't pull up, all 8 men under 10 seconds would have been special

I met Gay last week when i went to the stadium. Was a great guy, knew he couldn't win last night but really wanted him to medal, he has worked so hard all his career and is the second fastest man ever. He just seems to slow up when it really matters<br /><br />-- Mon Aug 06, 2012 7:33 am --<br /><br />

Feel sorry for Gay. Gatlin shouldn't even be there the bloody cheat.

He served his time.

He without sin cast the first stone and all that.

Quoting the bible. I just chocked on my muesli

 

[bernabias home shirt]

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread (5th August, Page 131)

Zzzz

Make a mistake and theres no way back regarding bluemooners..

He was banned twice!

Mistakes are made once. Twice, having already been banned?!

I didn't know it was twice.
So for that reason I agree with you.

 

[Dribble]

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread (5th August, Page 131)

Why is it all sprinters are massive arrogant twats?

Some of the shit Usain Bolt does just makes me cringe.

It is a bit embarrassing to watch, all that posturing and preening. Watch a recording of the reactions of Ennis, Farah and Rutherford last night for the way to conduct yourself after winning the gold medal, not a semi final

Bolt suffered with ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as a child. Cricket was Bolt's first love but athletics was Bolt's father's way of trying to get Usain to burn up the over abundance of energy he possessed.

He comes from a poor background & carries the hopes & dreams of a nation of 2.7 million people on his shoulders . He's said many times in the past that he wants to retire as early as possible because he struggles to cope with the demands & expectations heaped on him.

The antics that he displays before running are just his way of coping with the pressure of competition & he has ALWAYS behaved the same even as a junior. When you say 'ALL' sprinters what you need to understand is the cultural differences between Americans, West Indians & the British. The British are renowned for their reserved demeanour whilst the Americans & Jamaicans in particular are known for their demonstrative nature. Please don't take what comes to them naturally as 'arrogance' because all you are showing is your ignorance of the cultural nature of the world's fastest men.......

 

[Mayor West]

Re: The 2012 Olympics Thread (5th August, Page 131)

Why is it all sprinters are massive arrogant twats?

Some of the shit Usain Bolt does just makes me cringe.

It is a bit embarrassing to watch, all that posturing and preening. Watch a recording of the reactions of Ennis, Farah and Rutherford last night for the way to conduct yourself after winning the gold medal, not a semi final

Bolt suffered with ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as a child. Cricket was Bolt's first love but athletics was Bolt's father's way of trying to get Usain to burn up the over abundance of energy he possessed.

He comes from a poor background & carries the hopes & dreams of a nation of 2.7 million people on his shoulders . He's said many times in the past that he wants to retire as early as possible because he struggles to cope with the demands & expectations heaped on him.

The antics that he displays before running are just his way of coping with the pressure of competition & he has ALWAYS behaved the same even as a junior. When you say 'ALL' sprinters what you need to understand is the cultural differences between Americans, West Indians & the British. The British are renowned for their reserved demeanour whilst the Americans & Jamaicans in particular are known for their demonstrative nature. Please don't

take what comes to them naturally as 'arrogance' because all you are showing is your ignorance of the cultural nature of the world's fastest men.......

But isn't ADHD made up?