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sock puppet · 30-07-2012, 00:36

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Originally Posted by Silvio.Dante

Anyone who 'knows the sport' will tell you qualifying times in semi finals do not automatically equate to placings in the final...

Locthe swam a 47.7 split. What do you think he's capable of?

Corruptedmorals · 30-07-2012, 00:56

And another scandal hits the gymnastics governing body. Jordyn Wieber, the defending world champion who has won almost every competition in the last 4 years has not qualified to the all-around finals. She posted a huge score and came 4th, out of the top 24 who advance to the final. But, there is a '2 per country' rule, and she falls foul- made a few errors and two of her teammates overtook her. It has caused a massive outcry, the rule exists to encourage those from non-gymnastics countries, but this is the most blatant injustice yet. She was a favourite for gold, and was hyped all year- this is just unbelievable.

Silvio.Dante · 30-07-2012, 01:10

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Originally Posted by sock puppet

Locthe swam a 47.7 split. What do you think he's capable of?

Who knows?

Fact is he had a .55 second lead and lost by .45 second. A whole second over 100m? I don't buy it...

**TICKLE_ME_ELMO** · 30-07-2012, 01:15

They may not have won but I was delighted for Nathan Adrian getting his first proper Olympic medal (he got a gold one in Beijing but didn't actually swim in the final).

He beat James "The Missile" Magnessun over that first leg too. Brilliant stuff. The BBC commies were talking before hand about Magnessun leading off instead of anchoring, and were convinced he was going to do something really special, blow the field away, set an individual record etc. etc. He had a pretty average leg.

Cameron van der Burgh winning the 100m breaststroke was a nice moment too. He was looking and pointing up to the sky after winning. Said afterwards he was thinking of Alexander Dale Oen. (Norwegian butterfly specialist who died of cardiac arrest while at a training camp in April. Would have been a real favourite for gold)

**TICKLE_ME_ELMO** · 30-07-2012, 01:22

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Originally Posted by Corruptedmorals

And another scandal hits the gymnastics governing body. Jordyn Wieber, the defending world champion who has won almost every competition in the last 4 years has not qualified to the all-around finals. She posted a huge score and came 4th, out of the top 24 who advance to the final. But, there is a '2 per country' rule, and she falls foul- made a few errors and two of her teammates overtook her. It has caused a massive outcry, the rule exists to encourage those from non-gymnastics countries, but this is the most blatant injustice yet. She was a favourite for gold, and was hyped all year- this is just unbelievable.

I felt so bad for her when watching this earlier, and I agree the 2 person cap is unfair, but if it wasn't there you'd probably get 4 Americans and 4 Chinese in the AA finals, which is a bit unfair to everyone else too. But then I suppose you could say if those 8 girls are the best All Around then they should be allowed compete against eachother in the AA finals.

Lots of silly rules in gymnastics and in a lot of sports. The world #302 in men's tennis is getting to compete in the Olympics because Kohlschrieber pulled out last minute and the rule is that at that late stage whoever the highest ranked player already on site gets the spot. However a "4 per country" rule meant that they had to go all the way down to #302 to find one of the Indian doubles players to fill the spot. Even though there were a couple of guys in the top 50 there too who couldn't take it because of the 4 per country thing.

A lot of these rules are brought in to try to make things fairer to lower ranked countries/teams/athletes but they often end up being unfair on the higher ranked ones.

Meglamonia · 30-07-2012, 01:31

What are the highlights of tomorrows schedule?

Any hopes for Grainne Murphy too?

**TICKLE_ME_ELMO** · 30-07-2012, 01:36

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Originally Posted by Meglamonia

What are the highlights of tomorrows schedule?

Any hopes for Grainne Murphy too?

Grainne Murphy pulled out of Monday's 200m freestyle. Think she's still in the 800m on Thursday.

feargale · 30-07-2012, 02:13

[Quote=Man.UnitedLad;79958183]Thanks.

Always loved the traditional Irish names, like McCarthy, Murphy, Puspure.
Yes, and I always loved traditional American names, like Connolly, Sheridan, Flanagan, McGrath, Ryan, McDonnell and Whale.

feargale · 30-07-2012, 02:31

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Originally Posted by Skid

Chloe Magee went 7-1 up in the second set during the ad break. They must have been quick points!

Not the first parsimonious screw up by RTE. They punctuated the Opening Ceremony with ad breaks. Fortunately, I knew they had form in this respect and watched BBC, while recording RTE.

feargale · 30-07-2012, 02:53

Ah Jimmy's harmless. I'll admit he's no where near as good as he used to be,
If Korea can have a blind archer, why can't we have a commentator in his dotage ?

Cosmo Kramer · 30-07-2012, 07:27

More on the O'Leary story this morning. Independent seem determined to throw enough **** at their story to make sure some of it sticks. Shameful journalism, this could have been dealt with ages ago or in the future, but the media's holding it and then releasing it at the start of the games is a more disgraceful story than the story itself.

Hope he sticks it to them and brings home a medal.

Pherekydes · 30-07-2012, 08:52

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Originally Posted by Silvio.Dante

Who knows?

Fact is he had a .55 second lead and lost by .45 second. A whole second over 100m? I don't buy it...

I think you're full of schite, and you're starting to spoil the many threads you post in with your stupid conspiracy theories. Why not stick to that forum?

Silvio.Dante · 30-07-2012, 09:43

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Originally Posted by Pherekydes

I think you're full of schite, and you're starting to spoil the many threads you post in with your stupid conspiracy theories. Why not stick to that forum?

OK. I'll lay off the conspiracy stuff. Apologies allround...

Truman Burbank · 30-07-2012, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Silvio.Dante

There's pure hatred between the two of them and Lochte losing a lead liked that to the Frenchman is quite 'strange' to say the least...

They are training partners. Rivalry in competition is not "pure hatred". There is probably no greater honour for them, then swimming for their country, and swimming their best at that moment in time.

Cosmo Kramer · 30-07-2012, 10:57

Good start for Ireland this morning - pb for McMahon in her 200 heat. That's all you can ask for really, but as it's her weaker event, unlikely to be enough for the semis. Well done Sycerika.

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30-07-2012, 00:56	#377
Corruptedmorals Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Kildare Posts: 3,495 Adverts \| Friends	And another scandal hits the gymnastics governing body. Jordyn Wieber, the defending world champion who has won almost every competition in the last 4 years has not qualified to the all-around finals. She posted a huge score and came 4th, out of the top 24 who advance to the final. But, there is a '2 per country' rule, and she falls foul- made a few errors and two of her teammates overtook her. It has caused a massive outcry, the rule exists to encourage those from non-gymnastics countries, but this is the most blatant injustice yet. She was a favourite for gold, and was hyped all year- this is just unbelievable.

30-07-2012, 01:15	#379
TICKLE_ME_ELMO Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sugartown Posts: 2,596 Adverts \| Friends Mod: Racquet Sports	They may not have won but I was delighted for Nathan Adrian getting his first proper Olympic medal (he got a gold one in Beijing but didn't actually swim in the final). He beat James "The Missile" Magnessun over that first leg too. Brilliant stuff. The BBC commies were talking before hand about Magnessun leading off instead of anchoring, and were convinced he was going to do something really special, blow the field away, set an individual record etc. etc. He had a pretty average leg. Cameron van der Burgh winning the 100m breaststroke was a nice moment too. He was looking and pointing up to the sky after winning. Said afterwards he was thinking of Alexander Dale Oen. (Norwegian butterfly specialist who died of cardiac arrest while at a training camp in April. Would have been a real favourite for gold)

30-07-2012, 01:31	#381
Meglamonia Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 807 Adverts \| Friends	What are the highlights of tomorrows schedule? Any hopes for Grainne Murphy too?

30-07-2012, 02:13	#383
feargale Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 665 Adverts \| Friends	[Quote=Man.UnitedLad;79958183]Thanks. Always loved the traditional Irish names, like McCarthy, Murphy, Puspure. Yes, and I always loved traditional American names, like Connolly, Sheridan, Flanagan, McGrath, Ryan, McDonnell and Whale.

30-07-2012, 02:53	#385
feargale Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 665 Adverts \| Friends	Ah Jimmy's harmless. I'll admit he's no where near as good as he used to be, If Korea can have a blind archer, why can't we have a commentator in his dotage ?

30-07-2012, 07:27	#386
Cosmo Kramer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Castlebar 45m asl/Glasgow 30m asl Posts: 956 Adverts \| Friends	More on the O'Leary story this morning. Independent seem determined to throw enough **** at their story to make sure some of it sticks. Shameful journalism, this could have been dealt with ages ago or in the future, but the media's holding it and then releasing it at the start of the games is a more disgraceful story than the story itself. Hope he sticks it to them and brings home a medal.

30-07-2012, 10:57	#390
Cosmo Kramer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Castlebar 45m asl/Glasgow 30m asl Posts: 956 Adverts \| Friends	Good start for Ireland this morning - pb for McMahon in her 200 heat. That's all you can ask for really, but as it's her weaker event, unlikely to be enough for the semis. Well done Sycerika.