Tommy Brown Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Johnson-Thompson breaks down in her 200m run in Heptathlon. Shame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy1874 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Johnson-Thompson breaks down in her 200m run in Heptathlon. Shame Strange so many GB track athletes seem to have had niggles or injuries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 It's GB v India for bronze in women's hockey as Argies play Dutch in final. I go gold for Dutch and GB will take India (hopefully). Now for jump off in Equestrian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, robroy1874 said: Strange so many GB track athletes seem to have had niggles or injuries Just really bad luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Tommy Brown said: Laura Muir into the 1500m Final. Going to be tough to beat Hassan though. Hopefully, Hassan putting too much pressure on herself by going for 5,000 & 10,000 m. Said it before, Hassan is at it big time. Any of the Oregon athletes are suspect (including Farah). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Johnson-Thompson breaks down in her 200m run in Heptathlon. Shame Brutal. On the bright side, Ivona Dadic and Ekaterina Voronina are still in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 It's gold for GB in show jumping. Jeez these horses jump so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Was fair excited watching that showjumping finale 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 As someone who has suffered their fair share of achilles injuries over the years, my heart goes out to KJT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 27 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Said it before, Hassan is at it big time. Any of the Oregon athletes are suspect (including Farah). Silver could get an upgrade in a few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Jambo-Jimbo said: Excellent, cheats should never prosper. Just hope team GB can stay ahead of the Russian cheats in the medal table as well. I think Australia are the ones UK wants to beat. Up to 4th for now. https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) Other than Laura Muir. Do we have any genuine medal threats in athletics? Seen Kenya gold,silver in mens 800m with Dobek of Poland getting bronze. Got me noticing that Poland are producing good athletes just now. 4 athletics medals now, 2 gold. Edited August 4, 2021 by Tommy Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Just now, Tommy Brown said: Other than Laura Muir. Do we have any genuine medal threats in athletics? Seen Kenya gold,silver in mens 800m with Dubek of Poland getting bronze. Got me noticing that Poland are producing good athletes just now. 4 athletics medals now, 2 gold. The girl that was 4th in the 800 metres, Jemma Reekie. Laura Muir's training partner. She'll improve and be a contender. Callum Hawkins in the Marathon. There are a few others maybe just a bit short of medals but finalists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambo-Jimbo Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: I think Australia are the ones UK wants to beat. Up to 4th for now. https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/all-sports/medal-standings.htm Happy enough to finish above the Russian cheats, if we finish above the Australians as well, then that's a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Another Polish gold in mens hammer. To go with their gold and bronze in the womans hammer.🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Another Polish gold in mens hammer. To go with their gold and bronze in the womans hammer.🙂 poland nailed it there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 37 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Another Polish gold in mens hammer. To go with their gold and bronze in the womans hammer.🙂 Same person won all three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 52 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: The girl that was 4th in the 800 metres, Jemma Reekie. Laura Muir's training partner. She'll improve and be a contender. Callum Hawkins in the Marathon. There are a few others maybe just a bit short of medals but finalists. 56 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Other than Laura Muir. Do we have any genuine medal threats in athletics? Seen Kenya gold,silver in mens 800m with Dobek of Poland getting bronze. Got me noticing that Poland are producing good athletes just now. 4 athletics medals now, 2 gold. Well the girl who finished 2nd in 800m did okay. We have decent men's 1500m runners but not sure they will grab medal. They should run as team, with two deployed as trippers and blockers. Just take rivals out with craftily placed spike in Achilles or elbow as they try to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Same person won all three. Harsh, very harsh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Tommy Brown said: Other than Laura Muir. Do we have any genuine medal threats in athletics? Seen Kenya gold,silver in mens 800m with Dobek of Poland getting bronze. Got me noticing that Poland are producing good athletes just now. 4 athletics medals now, 2 gold. Jodie Williams might be a surprise package in the 400 final. She PB'd to finish second in her semi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 5 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Harsh, very harsh. Och, can we not have a bit of a laugh any more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 14 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: Och, can we not have a bit of a laugh any more? We can and I did. I just don't use emojis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: We can and I did. I just don't use emojis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Tommy Brown said: Other than Laura Muir. Do we have any genuine medal threats in athletics? Seen Kenya gold,silver in mens 800m with Dobek of Poland getting bronze. Got me noticing that Poland are producing good athletes just now. 4 athletics medals now, 2 gold. Hope I'm wrong but just got a feeling Muir will be 4th. Edited August 4, 2021 by DETTY29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 4, 2021 Author Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 hour ago, DETTY29 said: Hope I'm wrong but just got a feeling Muir will be 4th. Hope not. She does race to win though, and as a result, she often risks no medal at all. Have to say, I like the attitude she shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Hope not. She does race to win though, and as a result, she often risks no medal at all. Have to say, I like the attitude she shows. Hope so too. As quick as the 800m was and all the PBs, I think she would have ran a PB too and be right in the mix. Hopefully it ends up the correct decision to focus on one event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy1874 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 3 hours ago, Deke Thornton said: Who won the shove-halfpenny gold medal? GB was well placed until our doubles team had to withdraw with finger strain - quite concerning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) Happy to be corrected but seeing Carlin and Kenny both competing in the Sprints takes me back to Lobdon 2012 where only 1 rider per nation was allowed. GB went for Kenny, with I think Hoy injured for part of season. In previous (pre 2012) Olympics more than 1 rider per nation was allowed. Kenny now GBs leading Olympian but for a bit of ICU politics, it could still have been Hoy. Edited August 5, 2021 by DETTY29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal_ Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 04/08/2021 at 09:08, Tommy Brown said: A few good finals today. Laura Muir in the 1500m SF Is there a dedicated Athletics channel anywhere. Sick of BBC chopping about and changing channels. Local tines obviously deduct 8 hrs Hi Tommy, Where is this schudule from? Found it useful yesterday thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/athletics/olympic-schedule-and-results-date=2021-08-05.htm It has all sports on it and you filter to athletics as i have done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Filter below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1st cycling Gold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: 1st cycling Gold Damn Mikey Took dog for a walk and recorded it. Just 20 laps in and you've told me the result Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 hour ago, DETTY29 said: Happy to be corrected but seeing Carlin and Kenny both competing in the Sprints takes me back to Lobdon 2012 where only 1 rider per nation was allowed. GB went for Kenny, with I think Hoy injured for part of season. In previous (pre 2012) Olympics more than 1 rider per nation was allowed. Kenny now GBs leading Olympian but for a bit of ICU politics, it could still have been Hoy. The way I remember it was Hoy stepped aside as Kenny was the up and coming rider. I agree shocking to limit each nation to 1 rider per event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Tommy Brown said: Damn Mikey Took dog for a walk and recorded it. Just 20 laps in and you've told me the result It's a problem. I've avoided looking online being burnt a couple of times. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 minute ago, Mikey1874 said: It's a problem. I've avoided looking online being burnt a couple of times. Sorry. my own fault for looking at the thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, milky_26 said: The way I remember it was Hoy stepped aside as Kenny was the up and coming rider. I agree shocking to limit each nation to 1 rider per event. Hoy and Kenny were pretty much guaranteed 1st and 2nd in whichever order. It was an ICU political decision, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Just now, DETTY29 said: Hoy and Kenny were pretty much guaranteed 1st and 2nd in whichever order. It was an ICU political decision, imo. Yep to clarify my earlier one I'm sure Hoy was "asked" to step aside rather than deciding himself. Which I think was wrong as for me Hoy was still the faster rider in 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 Kenny looking at retirement as he is getting well beaten by top riders. He simply can't compete with Dutch guys and Carlin anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 25 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: 1st cycling Gold No it's not. 1st in the velodrome though. We have two BMX golds and a mountain biking gold and lead the biking medal table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 13 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: No it's not. 1st in the velodrome though. We have two BMX golds and a mountain biking gold and lead the biking medal table. Good point. Supported by UK Cycling too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 27 minutes ago, Malinga the Swinga said: Kenny looking at retirement as he is getting well beaten by top riders. He simply can't compete with Dutch guys and Carlin anymore. An Olympics too far by the looks of it, the postponement won't have done him any favours if he was already on the slide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, Beni said: An Olympics too far by the looks of it, the postponement won't have done him any favours if he was already on the slide. Silver medal is decent. But its true. And UK Cycling should learn from the Ed Clancy debacle as well you can't give in to the reputations which they have done a bit down the years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 The Polish womens 4x400 was of excellent quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 36 minutes ago, Mikey1874 said: Good point. Supported by UK Cycling too. I'm only parroting what Sir Chris Jambo told me (and everyone else who was watching the coverage). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 19 minutes ago, Cruyff said: The Polish womens 4x400 was of excellent quality. In what way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Shame for Lewandowski having to pull up in the mens 1500 metres there. Mind you he's had a long season with Bayern M and of course the Euros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Very good SF run by Jake Wightman there in 1500m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruyff Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 12 minutes ago, Seymour M Hersh said: In what way? They were really fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 34 minutes ago, Cruyff said: The Polish womens 4x400 was of excellent quality. A wee bit quicker than GB's time, but GB had fight hard to get their automatic place. The Polish side looked comfortable with room for quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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