Malinga the Swinga Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Just now, Spellczech said: OMG that poor German girl in the Modern Pentathlon.. Placed first and that horse just isn't having any of it... That's the biggest meltdown I have ever seen in Olympics and possibly sport. It's luck of the draw when it comes to what horse you get and she simply lost confidence of horse she got. Once that happened, nothing to be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, Spellczech said: OMG that poor German girl in the Modern Pentathlon.. Placed first and that horse just isn't having any of it... Apparently the horse Saint something or other behaved as badly for the other rider paired with it. A Russian girl. Clearly more a sinner than a saint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour M Hersh Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 5 minutes ago, manaliveits105 said: Using the whip she can feck aff - mon the horse I don't think these whips just at all just make a bit of a noise. Her female coach punched the horse though.Must be a Geordie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Gold for GB in modern pentathlon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Kate French GB gold in Modern Pentathlon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 24 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: The same though, going back to the studio and listening to Sir Chris Hoy. Could listen to him all day. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Popped to the shops for a bit after the cycling and when I came back I thought Eurosport were showing It’s A Knockout. Turns it it is what the pentathlon looks like now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Just now, Governor Tarkin said: Agreed. 32 minutes ago, Spellczech said: Agreed. Perfect blend of informative, excitement, accuracy and national support but without jingoism Shame some of the others sports commentators, Jonathan Pearce & Clive Tyldsley in particular, should listen to and learn from. The guys want GB to do well but they also acknowledge when other riders perform well. Hoy has knack of taking you along with him and he looks like he enjoys what he is watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 It’s interesting watching the way competitors interact with each other after events. The sports that are still more amateur seem much friendlier and interested in talking to each other. An example being the end of the women’s pentathlon just now. In the track events there’s a quick congratulations or pat on the back and off they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Those divers are in some nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, Tazio said: It’s interesting watching the way competitors interact with each other after events. The sports that are still more amateur seem much friendlier and interested in talking to each other. An example being the end of the women’s pentathlon just now. In the track events there’s a quick congratulations or pat on the back and off they go. That's cause the track athletes, other than the decathlon/heptathlon ones, are show ponies and live in protected bubble permanently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 lets see if there are any dropped batons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spellczech Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 hour ago, Tazio said: It’s interesting watching the way competitors interact with each other after events. The sports that are still more amateur seem much friendlier and interested in talking to each other. An example being the end of the women’s pentathlon just now. In the track events there’s a quick congratulations or pat on the back and off they go. Seems the camaraderie is more in the multi-sport events (or is that multi-event sports?). Perhaps they share coaches and facilities more? Or just understand the struggle of balancing multiple skills? Always remember Mo Farah used to train with the American Galen Ruff but you wouldn't have guessed it from what you saw of them together... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 good womens 400 m final. 0.09s outside of OR, good bronze for allyson felix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, neilnunb said: Sorry, quoted in error. Edited August 6, 2021 by Beni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 here comes the womens 1500m with laura muir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 (edited) Laura Muir's final, can't see her beating Sifan, but expect she'll go hard to try to run the kick out of her. Edited August 6, 2021 by Beni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Cheers Steve. Muir should try for 3rd, pretty much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, DETTY29 said: Cheers Steve. Muir should try for 3rd, pretty much. What did I tell you? 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 muir takes silver beating hassan into bronze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Silver Well done Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Well done Laura Muir! Silver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Great race Laura Muir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Good to see Hassan blowing up 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETTY29 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Beni said: What did I tell you? 😉 Both wrong 😉 she takes 2nd. Delighted for her and silver. Must always be at the back of her mind what to do so as not to run herself out of medals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Well done Laura. Looks quite happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel Camazzola Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Superb run from Laura Muir! The winner was untouchable but the way Laura finished was so impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfirst Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Governor Tarkin said: Great race Laura Muir. She ran a great race, but would have got closer to the winner if she hadn't gone the long way round Hassan on the final bend. She ended up running a few extra metres as a result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 A personal best too, can't ask for much more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Footballfirst said: She ran a great race, but would have got closer to the winner if she hadn't gone the long way round Hassan on the final bend. She ended up running a few extra metres as a result. Don't think there was room on the inside. She ran the race of her life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
japanjambo Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Fantastic from Laura! After so many near misses, so great to see her get an olympic medal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malinga the Swinga Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Great result for Laura. Also see the tweets from other GB athletes congratulating her straight away. She seems to be pretty popular with team. Her and winner were having a good chat and laugh on their celebration lap, but I note Hassan nowhere to be seen. Hopefully Muir will kick on next season now she has the medal she deserves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 What's with daft posing before the 4 x 100 women's relay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Where would some of them be without God ? Time and time again all we hear from some athletes but they are never asked why you and not your rival ? No problem with having a bit of faith but honestly at times it is utter nonsense that comes out of their mouths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, CJGJ said: Where would some of them be without God ? Time and time again all we hear from some athletes but they are never asked why you and not your rival ? No problem with having a bit of faith but honestly at times it is utter nonsense that comes out of their mouths Bahamian lass getting right in my paps in that interview... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Going Jamaica, USA and GB for 4 x 100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffin Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, CJGJ said: Where would some of them be without God ? Time and time again all we hear from some athletes but they are never asked why you and not your rival ? No problem with having a bit of faith but honestly at times it is utter nonsense that comes out of their mouths Whatever they're doing, it seems to be working for them. I've got no gold medals at the Olympics so I'm not well placed to question their beliefs and motivations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Strange thing to admire but that 3rd Jamaican baton change was as close to perfection as I’ve seen in a relay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJGJ Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, Taffin said: Whatever they're doing, it seems to be working for them. I've got no gold medals at the Olympics so I'm not well placed to question their beliefs and motivations. Well she could not walk this morning and yet won a gold medal later in the day.......truly he or she up above has an expert medical degree as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 13 minutes ago, CJGJ said: When did Italy become sprinters?! I'm actually quite stunned by that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilnunb Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Chucked it away...but one of the changeovers looked very tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Badgy Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 9 minutes ago, neilnunb said: Chucked it away...but one of the changeovers looked very tight Final runner was very close to running out of his lane. Didn't dip for the line either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muldoon74 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 1 minute ago, Bindy Badgy said: Final runner was very close to running out of his lane. Didn't dip for the line either. Watching the tree replay GB lost a yard on final changeover.. Huge shame but credit to Italy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky_26 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, muldoon74 said: When did Italy become sprinters?! I'm actually quite stunned by that... they are still hurting from the euros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy Brown Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, muldoon74 said: When did Italy become sprinters?! I'm actually quite stunned by that... Always remember 1980 Moscow Allan Wells won the 100m and got pipped on the line on the 200m by Italian Piertro Mennea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaliveits105 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 28 minutes ago, muldoon74 said: When did Italy become sprinters?! I'm actually quite stunned by that... WW2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Penalties in the women's football final http://www.hesgoal.com/news/84219/Sweden_W_vs_Canada_W.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Findlay Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, Tommy Brown said: Always remember 1980 Moscow Allan Wells won the 100m and got pipped on the line on the 200m by Italian Piertro Mennea. I thought the 200M was declared a dead heat in Moscow 1980? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Governor Tarkin Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 15 minutes ago, manaliveits105 said: WW2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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