The Olympics 2012

[Jen]

Just as an aside - anyone got any idea why most women athletes appear semi-naked?

 

[Brogan]

I would suggest it's by choice as there are a number of different outfits to choose from.

 

[F1Yorkshire]

Just as an aside - anyone got any idea why most women athletes appear semi-naked?

I'm not sure but I think I may have to do some in-depth research on the subject.

 

[F1ang-o]

I'm bloody glad that Dwain Chambers did well.....nobody is perfect...nobody gets it right all the time...he just shows, that ok ..I did wrong, but we only have one life....gimme another chance....I've served my time for erring.....Good on him for lifting his head & giving it a go....

 

[F1ang-o]

Just as an aside - anyone got any idea why most women athletes appear semi-naked?

If you've got it, flaunt it ?

 

[Jos the Boss]

 

[F1ang-o]

Good on Andy & Laura thru to the Semis in the Tennis mxd doubles............YES!

 

[Jos the Boss]

Ennis leads into the final event, 800m, she'll bring it home in style!

 

[Brogan]

An interesting review of all the Olympics since 1896: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/medals/olympic-powers

1896 : No women are allowed to take part. The organisers describe their inclusion as "impractical, uninteresting, and incorrect".

1900 : Due to lack of competitors some events are attended by teams of mixed genders and nationalities.

1904 : Fred Lorz tries to cheat in the marathon by driving most of the distance in a car. He is disqualified.

1908 : Britain wins largest share of medals including 56 gold.

1912 : A wrestling bout between Estonia's Martin Klein and Finland's Alfred Asikainen lasts 11 hours and 40 minutes. Klein wins.

1924 : Originally planned for Amsterdam, the Games are moved to Paris as Baron de Coubertin wants to see them in his homeland one last time before retiring.

Sadly it looks like that's when the corruption started as de Coubertin was the founder of the IOC.

 

[F1Yorkshire]

Oh another world record in cycling by team GB. Anyone else bored of them setting them yet?

 

[F1ang-o]

Andy & Laura are looking good in the mixed doubles.......

 

[F1ang-o]

Andy & Laura on for Gold......?

 

[Jen]

Only if Laura picks up her game a bit - flashes of brilliance but no consistency.

 

[Brogan]

How this guy only got a yellow card I'll never know - the incident is shown after about 30 seconds.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/2012/live-video/p00w30yf?tc=2012-08-04T15:06:54-00:00

 

[Porceliamone]

He's in the wrong sport. Should be a high jumper!

Shocking act though.

 

[Brogan]

Another gold medal and world record for the women in the team pursuit.

Two world records in the space of a few hours - incredible!

 

[Porceliamone]

Ennis might be in with a shout of getting more than 7,000 points in the heptathlon later too. Another big day for Great Britain!

 

[Jos the Boss]

Just do well in the 800m and we're all happy!

 

[Porceliamone]

I'm really enjoying seeing the silver and bronze medalists looking really chuffed in these games too. Warms the cockles!

 

[Brogan]

I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the sport.
It's great to watch people who are so talented, skilled, fit and dedicated.

Makes me wish I'd had the same opportunities when I was younger (I represented the county and Air Force in various events but being a lowly worker bee I could never get the time off to train for big meets).