FabSwingers.com forum: The Official Rio Olympics 2016 Thread (pt 2)

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Whitlock is even closer to a medal now.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

what colour?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"what colour?"

Bronze, if he holds it together on the floor.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got everything crossed

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aaarrggggh pressure on!!!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Got everything crossed

It's done. Now we just have to hope no one scores more on their last piece.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"what colour?"

Racialist

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"what colour?

Racialist

its an important question!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"what colour?

Racialist

its an important question!!"

Ben will be the same colour as the medal in a couple of weeks.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"what colour?

Racialist

its an important question!!

Ben will be the same colour as the medal in a couple of weeks.

do they do lobster medals then??

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Unpopular view but bronze is second loser. Winning is everything.

He's a better gymnast than me I ain't gonna argue that but why celebrate a loser. Nobody celebrates losing in the cup semi final of rugby or football and who ever remembers who came third in any golf major. Answer noone.

Shout me down I know you will as I ain't got tits but you know I'm telling the truth

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

woooooo into the 7's semi final!!

was a bit scrappy and not pretty, going down to sudden death but who cares....we won!!!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Unpopular view but bronze is second loser. Winning is everything.

Shout me down I know you will as I ain't got tits but you know I'm telling the truth "

bore off will ya!!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"what colour?

Racialist

its an important question!!

Ben will be the same colour as the medal in a couple of weeks.

do they do lobster medals then??

With my now long flowing hair, bronze is definitely my colour

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yay he's top 3 guaranteed

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Unpopular view but bronze is second loser. Winning is everything.

Shout me down I know you will as I ain't got tits but you know I'm telling the truth "

Are you repeating this because the thread closed before anyone could argue with you?

There are three prizes for each competition so I'll celebrate how I like, thank you.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Bronze for Whitlock!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Max could look a smidge happier.. 3rd is blooming awesome!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Unpopular view but bronze is second loser. Winning is everything.

Shout me down I know you will as I ain't got tits but you know I'm telling the truth "

Can we not just have one thread without someone coming along to piss on the parade?

Jesus you certainly suit your name

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Max could look a smidge happier.. 3rd is blooming awesome! "

He was smiling just now.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Max could look a smidge happier.. 3rd is blooming awesome! "

I think he was just really stressed out

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Max could look a smidge happier.. 3rd is blooming awesome!

I think he was just really stressed out

Strictly next year?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

GB did well today. I always like to see the real amatuer sports people picking up medals.

That is what the Olympics should be about not a bunch of golfers or other such professional prima donnas

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *igerstyle2k2Man
over a year ago

Oxfordshire

I wonder if any of the Team GB medallists will be in line for a knighthood after the games?

I mean, it was given to some of the cricket team after the Ashes?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago

Dundee/Angus/Blackpool

I've been out all day so not been following the news and too lazy and tired to check,

But how many medals have we gained in total

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"I've been out all day so not been following the news and too lazy and tired to check,

But how many medals have we gained in total"

As in now: 3-3-6.

Nervous for tonight's swimming finals.

The only medal chance for GB is the 200m breast - an open race.

I've wrote Andrew Willis chance pre-olympics, but we was impressive in the semi. Let see if he can medal.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago

Dundee/Angus/Blackpool

"I've been out all day so not been following the news and too lazy and tired to check,

But how many medals have we gained in total

As in now: 3-3-6.

Nervous for tonight's swimming finals.

The only medal chance for GB is the 200m breast - an open race.

I've wrote Andrew Willis chance pre-olympics, but we was impressive in the semi. Let see if he can medal."

Thankies we are doing well I think

Much as I kinda half listen with the radio on I think I'll be missing it totally,and be dead to the world in a few secs

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone who likes rugby or appreciates athleticism should watch James Davis in GB 7's vrs Agentina make one of the best tackles you'll ever see.

Well the tackle isn't amazing but it's the way he rolls into a ruck and then picks up the ball forcing the turnover on the try line. Incredible.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS
over a year ago

London

So sad for Andrew Willis. Swam so well, but missed out in 4th. Well done nonetheless.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So sad for Andrew Willis. Swam so well, but missed out in 4th. Well done nonetheless.

Are you staying up specifically for the Olympics or do you have a sleep disorder too?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"So sad for Andrew Willis. Swam so well, but missed out in 4th. Well done nonetheless.

Are you staying up specifically for the Olympics or do you have a sleep disorder too? "

It's my duty to analyse the swimming competition - my pleasure.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I haven't watched any yet x

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Knowing a young Olympian competing in their first olympics and walking away with a bronze medal. Any medal is the most amazing achievement. To be part of being the best in world after giving your whole life to a sport makes you incredible. There are hundreds trying to get those few places to compete for their country and the sense of pride that comes with that.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Told myself I'd sign up to an archery club after the London games... That never happened.

Been engrossed in the sport again these games, and this time, I'm gonna do it. Shooting is also very interesting, plus I found out today that the oldest shooting competitor was 57, and that these were his first games, so looks like I have plenty of time

Not only do these sports interest me a lot, but just to be part of the whole experience would be amazing. The only issue I have is choosing which country I'd represent, as I have 3 to choose from. Might go as an Independent

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What an amazing evening lastnight.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What an amazing evening lastnight. "

Very exciting!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Silves for Florence and Hounslow in the canoe doubles.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Murray struggling a little, 1 set all.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Murray struggling a little, 1 set all."

All the Wimbledon and grand slam winners are being knocked out by people most of us have never heard of.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Murray struggling a little, 1 set all.

All the Wimbledon and grand slam winners are being knocked out by people most of us have never heard of.

I know it's weird isn't it.

He's lost the last 7 games.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago

Dundee/Angus/Blackpool

I think the other guy is more known in the Davis cup,and the other guy seems to always get the better of him going by what the commentators are saying

I hope he finds himself again but not on form or the other guy is being the better guy today

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

TeamGB to play Fiji in the 7's final!!! wooohoooo!!!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i don't know if murray is playing a lot better... of foggini has basically just bottled it....

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago

Dundee/Angus/Blackpool

"i don't know if murray is playing a lot better... of foggini has basically just bottled it...."

I think he is frustrated by the noise in the crowd as well,but who knows

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"i don't know if murray is playing a lot better... of foggini has basically just bottled it....

I think he is frustrated by the noise in the crowd as well,but who knows"

i don't think i have seen a player who was so dominent up basically over the space on 10 minutes just fall apart...

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i don't know if murray is playing a lot better... of foggini has basically just bottled it....

I think he is frustrated by the noise in the crowd as well,but who knows"

Bloody hell he's only gone & done it!!

Go Murray

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago

Dundee/Angus/Blackpool

Yay job done well done Andy Murray,a battle but through to quarters

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

He's making time for fans now & signing loads of stuff ~ he's good like that

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago

Dundee/Angus/Blackpool

Nods just noticed he came back

Next is Konta and Kerber

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

i am watching the dressage now....possibly one of the more difficult events do you think as it is not just down to your ability but also down to how the horse performs?

seen several spook already

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i am watching the dressage now....possibly one of the more difficult events do you think as it is not just down to your ability but also down to how the horse performs?

seen several spook already"

It's been very windy today, horse on now is looking a bit uncomfortable. The German rider is really good, very calm & in control.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

[Removed by poster at 11/08/16 20:34:55]

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Victoria and katherine just got silver for britain in the rowing, good race it was.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Victoria and katherine just got silver for britain in the rowing, good race it was."

pssst.... that was this afternoon shags.... but i'll let you off.....

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Victoria and katherine just got silver for britain in the rowing, good race it was.

pssst.... that was this afternoon shags.... but i'll let you off.....

"
Ty and was it? Isnt It live on the bbc1?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is live but showing highlights from earlier aswell.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

How do those gymnasts get so high on the floor work? The women don't seem to snack as much as the men.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

velodrome question....how can you do the team pursuit when all of the team dont do the full distance?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

its ok.....cute found the answer out for me

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

All these wobbles on the beam from the Brazilian

But amazing that she just keeps going.

Simone Biles is a little pocket rocket though.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"its ok.....cute found the answer out for me

Where's Bike Monkey when you need him?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"velodrome question....how can you do the team pursuit when all of the team dont do the full distance?"

Because it's only the three fastest

Just like having a pacemaker

And it's a world record for the GB women, and an Olympic record for the men

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It is live but showing highlights from earlier aswell.

"
I see, that is good, so they are showing both

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So why is the water green ....

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"So why is the water green .... "

The great mystery.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So why is the water green ....

The great mystery.

Alkalinity imbalance

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"So why is the water green ....

The great mystery.

Alkalinity imbalance

I know they keep saying that but why? The diving pool got murkier and murkier. Now the middle pool is going green too. Is it because they are outside?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"velodrome question....how can you do the team pursuit when all of the team dont do the full distance?

Because it's only the three fastest

Just like having a pacemaker

And it's a world record for the GB women, and an Olympic record for the men

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So why is the water green ....

The great mystery.

Alkalinity imbalance

If I have an alkalinity imbalance will my pee turn green ?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"So why is the water green ....

The great mystery.

Alkalinity imbalance

I know they keep saying that but why? The diving pool got murkier and murkier. Now the middle pool is going green too. Is it because they are outside?

i asked this but i would have thought that there are loads of outside pools in Rio that dont go green?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"So why is the water green ....

The great mystery.

Alkalinity imbalance

I know they keep saying that but why? The diving pool got murkier and murkier. Now the middle pool is going green too. Is it because they are outside?

i asked this but i would have thought that there are loads of outside pools in Rio that dont go green?"

It was just strange watching the water get murkier and murkier after each dive.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"So why is the water green ....

The great mystery.

Alkalinity imbalance

I know they keep saying that but why? The diving pool got murkier and murkier. Now the middle pool is going green too. Is it because they are outside?

i asked this but i would have thought that there are loads of outside pools in Rio that dont go green?

It was just strange watching the water get murkier and murkier after each dive.

The divers are actually saying it's easier to 'spot' the water when coming out of their spins

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"So why is the water green ....

The great mystery.

Alkalinity imbalance

I know they keep saying that but why? The diving pool got murkier and murkier. Now the middle pool is going green too. Is it because they are outside?

i asked this but i would have thought that there are loads of outside pools in Rio that dont go green?

It was just strange watching the water get murkier and murkier after each dive.

The divers are actually saying it's easier to 'spot' the water when coming out of their spins

They'll all be green from now on then.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What on earth the phillipines divers team did ??

https://youtu.be/ToPRDDPN4xg

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Simone Biles (USA) gets the gold for all round gymnastics. Fantastic.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

I'd really like to watch the swimming to see if Phelps wins the lot but I have work in the morning. Can someone wake me just for those races, please?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Rocking it in the velodrome

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Rocking it in the velodrome

Gold medal and a new OR

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

"velodrome question....how can you do the team pursuit when all of the team dont do the full distance?

Because it's only the three fastest

Just like having a pacemaker

And it's a world record for the GB women, and an Olympic record for the men

That was the team sprint, the men were just short of their own world record in the team pursuit

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gripping velodrome activities....! Now the rugby.....! Absolutely loving the olympics

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Fiji on fire.....

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wasn't the boxing good tho'

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Fiji on fire....."

Understatement

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wasn't the boxing good tho'"

Boxing was ace....can't wait for the final. Been 6 days of Olympic bliss so far

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

SPORT!

I fucking love the Olympics

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Simone Biles (USA) gets the gold for all round gymnastics. Fantastic.

Even the other half, who loathes the Olympics but is earning brownie points watching it with me, was suitably impressed!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

These have been the Olympics I've followed the most and with the keenest interest. In the past, I've not really paid much attention to the events before track and field starts but now I just can't get enough.

I've enjoyed and got into all the sports I've watched (and I've literally watched all of them), but I just can't get into the gymnastics, judo or boxing, because I don't understand the scoring and can't follow what's going on. Disappointed that they changed the boxing scoring system. I don't watch pro boxing but in past olympics I've been interested in it because of the simplified scoring method

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

"Rocking it in the velodrome

Can you imagine what it will be like when the Africans can all start affording £10k bikes

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Rocking it in the velodrome

Gold medal and a new OR

GB perform pretty well in this Olympics (including those who finished out of medal).

Hoping for another silver or bronze in the pool from Jazz Carlin in 800m free later tonight.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

We're seriously in the running for gold for the trampolining right now.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

"We're seriously in the running for gold for the trampolining right now.

One for an 'only heard during the limpics' thread

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"We're seriously in the running for gold for the trampolining right now.

One for an 'only heard during the limpics' thread"

It's been tense. We've ended up with silver!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?"

Electro shock therapy ?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

there are going to be a lot of A&E accidents involving miniture trampolins this weekend now.......

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?

Electro shock therapy ?

I hope not but our prancing, dancing horse won silver.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago

Dundee/Angus/Blackpool

Andy got through little bit earlier,was a set down but he got through on a tiebreak,Nadal is playing and on 3rd set as well, been doing great with the rowing,another 2 golds and seems the usa ladies football got beat by the swedes,I love watching the dressage too but too many blue button flicking lol

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Awsome bouncing.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?

Electro shock therapy ?

Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!

Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!

(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?

Electro shock therapy ?

Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!

Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!

(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)

But how do you get the horse to do something that looks unnatural for them? Other horses don't suddenly start skipping or almost stop in mid-stride.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?

Electro shock therapy ?

Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!

Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!

(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)

I thought they just got very camp horses and showed them Larry Grayson videos

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?

Electro shock therapy ?

Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!

Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!

(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)

But how do you get the horse to do something that looks unnatural for them? Other horses don't suddenly start skipping or almost stop in mid-stride.

You can see film of horses in fields doing passage, pirouettes and extension just for fun!

It's about training and honing a natural ability, but it takes many years to perfect.

The rider uses their legs seat and weight as well as reins to send them the signals to do this, whilst all the time appearing to do nothing much. These people and horses really are at the apex- incredibly skilled and dedicated x

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sensational ride and a new WR

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Some of the camera angles, particularly the ones from above, make the cyclists look like plastic toys.

Those wheels/tyres are so thin - it looks improbable.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?

Electro shock therapy ?

Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!

Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!

(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)

But how do you get the horse to do something that looks unnatural for them? Other horses don't suddenly start skipping or almost stop in mid-stride.

You can see film of horses in fields doing passage, pirouettes and extension just for fun!

It's about training and honing a natural ability, but it takes many years to perfect.

This about sums it up.

When I used to ride in my youth I learnt how to do basic dressage & it's all about your seat, legs & heels.

Such a great feeling when the horse responds

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Some of the camera angles, particularly the ones from above, make the cyclists look like plastic toys.

Those wheels/tyres are so thin - it looks improbable.

It's exhilarating

The bikes nowadays are soooo light

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Wow! Ayana Almaz smashing the record by 14 seconds in a running thing (as seen on the 10 o'clock news).

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wow! Ayana Almaz smashing the record by 14 seconds in a running thing (as seen on the 10 o'clock news)."

Women's 10km race

Incredible run, and she's in the 5km too.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Wow! Ayana Almaz smashing the record by 14 seconds in a running thing (as seen on the 10 o'clock news).

Women's 10km race

Incredible run, and she's in the 5km too.

She'll be finished before the others have started then.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes x

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So I'm watching the volleyball - why no commentary, it's very odd?

Why has one member of team got a different designed shirt to the others?

p.s. some very sexy volleyballers out there. Ocasia for Puerto Rico

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's all making me feel like a right lazy slacker ;(

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.) "

for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)

only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)

for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)

only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon"

The time difference means I keep missing the bits I want to see.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cmon Team GB..

oh i hope Sir Bradley gets his 5th Gold!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My god that was amazing

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i was worried...lol

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Awesome!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

Now for my blood pressure to get back to normal. Brilliant race

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

Wow

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)

for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)

only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon

The time difference means I keep missing the bits I want to see. "

long jump final should start just before 1am uk time sunday morning....

mo's race is at about 1.30am...

jess and kjt will be at about 3.15am

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Haha. Love Brad.

A breath of fresh air during the pompousity of the anthem.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Schooling beats Phelps in 100m Butterfly but Phelps in 3 way tie for silver. Three! Has that ever happened before?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)

for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)

only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon

The time difference means I keep missing the bits I want to see.

long jump final should start just before 1am uk time sunday morning....

mo's race is at about 1.30am...

jess and kjt will be at about 3.15am"

Thanks. I might miss these for Fab reasons.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Schooling beats Phelps in 100m Butterfly but Phelps in 3 way tie for silver. Three! Has that ever happened before?"

Schooling won? yayyy

Missed the final today due to work.

Will GB beat the US in the 4x100m medley tonight??

Very slim chance but always a possibility.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Schooling beats Phelps in 100m Butterfly but Phelps in 3 way tie for silver. Three! Has that ever happened before?

Schooling won? yayyy

Missed the final today due to work.

Will GB beat the US in the 4x100m medley tonight??

Very slim chance but always a possibility."

Hell no they wont

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS
over a year ago

London

Will GB beat the US in the 4x100m medley tonight??

Very slim chance but always a possibility.

Hell no they wont"

Hebborn. Peaty, Guy, Scott vs Murphy, Miller, Phelps, Adrian

I predict 3:29.8 vs 3:28.5 - clean sweep of men relays by the US.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Final day of the heptathlon and hoping KJT has a good day at he worst events and brings home the gold

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

been watching when i can - my daughter used to trampoline and was gb squad trained - we were in tears watching bryony get her medal as my daughter had crossed paths with her years ago - proud household never felt so patriotic as i we did last nght

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And a silver for the women and a gold for the men in the rowing eights

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *radleywigginsMan
over a year ago

northwest

Getting pretty bored of the US national anthem now.

Here's a thought. If you're caught doping, whilst you serve your suspension everytime your country wins a medal your Eurovision tune gets played instead.

Surely an advance in the fight against drug cheats.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Getting pretty bored of the US national anthem now.

Here's a thought. If you're caught doping, whilst you serve your suspension everytime your country wins a medal your Eurovision tune gets played instead.

Surely an advance in the fight against drug cheats."

You're amazing, winning gold medals and finding time to post on the forums

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *radleywigginsMan
over a year ago

northwest

"Getting pretty bored of the US national anthem now.

Here's a thought. If you're caught doping, whilst you serve your suspension everytime your country wins a medal your Eurovision tune gets played instead.

Surely an advance in the fight against drug cheats.

You're amazing, winning gold medals and finding time to post on the forums

I'm dedicated for sure

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Bolt has arrived.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Bolt's face was a picture then. He was just jogging too.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ultry SuccubusTV/TS
over a year ago

London

"Bolt's face was a picture then. He was just jogging too.

James Ellington had a terrible run (but a gorgeous tattooed.body).

Good luck to J.Ennis, KJ Thompson and Greg Rutherford (ahh..swoon) in athletics.

And good luck to Fran Halsall and men4x1medley team in the last day of swimming.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago

Dundee/Angus/Blackpool

Been enjoying the athletics

plus the rowing and cycling,Andy through to the final,forgot tennis had been on del potro and nadal play in

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ancyDrewWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Can't find the 'Lympics perve thread...but I REALLY enjoyed the Men's Beach Volleyball thing...the Gingery Brazilian was YUMILICIOUS

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"How do they get the dancing, prancing dressage horses to do such strange moves?

Electro shock therapy ?

Years and years of dedicated training and practise- very proud watching that!

Was explaining how hard it is to teach a horse a flying change- then how much harder it is to teach them to do it every stride!

(For non equestrians - the bit across the diagonal where they appeared to skip!)

I thought they just got very camp horses and showed them Larry Grayson videos"

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"So I'm watching the volleyball - why no commentary, it's very odd?

Why has one member of team got a different designed shirt to the others?

p.s. some very sexy volleyballers out there. Ocasia for Puerto Rico

If you're watching interactive it happens, some technical problem, they did mention it as it happened on the swimming too.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)

for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)

only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon

The time difference means I keep missing the bits I want to see. "

Frustrating isn't it. That said loving the cycling, prancing ponies, rowing, trampolining etc.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Is tomorrow Super Saturday or is it another day this year? (I know tomorrow IS Saturday.)

for athletics it is tomorrow... they are doing the programme in the same order as the last olympics (so jess/kjt in the heptatlon, rutherford in the long jump and mo in the 10k...)

only difference this time.... is that they times in which they win the events should be in reverse.... so mo's event goes 1st, then gregs, and then jess and kjt in the heptathlon

The time difference means I keep missing the bits I want to see.

Frustrating isn't it. That said loving the cycling, prancing ponies, rowing, trampolining etc."

I managed to see Phelps get silver (along with two others last night) as my young neighbours were on night three of their never-ending party.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Bolt has arrived."

It must be disheartening running your guts out in qualifying to trail in behind Bolt who looks like he's just doing his warm up.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Bolt has arrived.

It must be disheartening running your guts out in qualifying to trail in behind Bolt who looks like he's just doing his warm up."

He was positively sauntering.

I'll miss the rest as it's on late.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"Bolt has arrived.

It must be disheartening running your guts out in qualifying to trail in behind Bolt who looks like he's just doing his warm up.

He was positively sauntering.

I'll miss the rest as it's on late.

I'll try and stay up...but I doubt I'll make it.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Bolt has arrived.

It must be disheartening running your guts out in qualifying to trail in behind Bolt who looks like he's just doing his warm up.

He was positively sauntering.

I'll miss the rest as it's on late.

I'll try and stay up...but I doubt I'll make it.

I'll be up but I'm stepping out into the crazy world of Swing to see if I can hack it. It's been a while. Can I get a medal if I do well?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

Those peddle biking helmets are a bit Judge Dredd

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

It's good to see a full stadium for the tennis.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Oh I like this slow slow slow.....go go go cycling one!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

"Oh I like this slow slow slow.....go go go cycling one!"

Australia vs Germany...when you want them both to lose

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"Oh I like this slow slow slow.....go go go cycling one!"

It's like cat and mouse.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

This Aussie cyclists look like they picked up their outfits from an EE clearance sale.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

[Removed by poster at 13/08/16 21:21:37]

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

Another gold for Laura Trott and golds for the rest of the team too.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *oncupiscentTonyMan
over a year ago

Kent

Nubber one

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oh yes ! Another amazing ride and WR by the British women

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

Don't look at the Ozzie reviews the Olympics .. don't watch the French gymnast

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm looking forward to the last two events in the heptathlon, fingers crossed for Gold and Silver in that, really looking like it's going to be down to the wire

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

http://youtu.be/GugsCdLHm-Q

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And now a Silver for Becky James in the keirin

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a blinder of an Olympics for team GB.. the London legacy has done wonders so far x

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *icketysplits OP Woman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"What a blinder of an Olympics for team GB.. the London legacy has done wonders so far x "

I think it's partly down to the fact that they have top notch training venues now thanks to the investment for London 2012. There was nothing near as good as the Lee Valley course for the canoeing and kayaking before.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What a blinder of an Olympics for team GB.. the London legacy has done wonders so far x

Absolutely

i still remember my daughter falling back off the sofa chair onto the seating area pretending she was diving.. just aged 2 n half lol

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"What a blinder of an Olympics for team GB.. the London legacy has done wonders so far x

The national watersports centre at Nottingham ?

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

I wonder if Laura trot gets a dame hood

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ike4362ukMan
over a year ago

Cheshunt

"I wonder if Laura trot gets a dame hood "
She deserves it, done a remarkable job. Local Hertfordshire girl.

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Anyone watching Mo Farah

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Anyone watching Mo Farah

Meeeeee, kind of

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yup

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

omg, come on Mo!!!!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"omg, come on Mo!!!!!"

I know. When he fell over!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

team GB WHO WANTS TO JOIN MY GB team??

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

YESSSS!!!!

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"YESSSS!!!!"

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately

By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"YESSSS!!!!

Omg!!!!

Yeesssssss

(closed, thread got too big)

Reply privately