Road to Tokyo 2020 - Irish Olympic News

HeidiHeidi · 23-07-2021 5:37pm

Hockey and sailing tomorrow as well!

(sailing in the early hours of Sunday morning)

HeidiHeidi · 23-07-2021 5:41pm

Hmmmmph.

If you filter the app by country (Ireland), then sailing isn't listed as one of our sports 🤨

solerina · 23-07-2021 5:45pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117649844#Comment_117649844

Not really, many were shocked when they got silver in 2019...and since then it has been an expectation of getting a medal, but that’s mainly based on one race from 2 years ago so from people I know involved in the sport not exactly a shock. They all expect an easy gold from the light double tho.

Strazdas · 23-07-2021 8:38pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117649910#Comment_117649910

I've seen suggestions that the doubles guys had their training interrupted by the pandemic - one of the two of them returned to being a doctor for a long while.

Some of the other crews should surely be okay. The Womens Fours and O'Donovan / McCarthy have been in quite excellent form this year. I'd be inclined to put last night's flop down as a one off.

What.Now · 23-07-2021 9:58pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117653009#Comment_117653009

Congratulations, make sure you keep us updated.

Oldira · 23-07-2021 11:12pm

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117653068#Comment_117653068

So 2019 was a bit of a flash in the pan? That actually could make sense. It’s either that or one of the guys was sick/injured. It was an abysmal row and not sure the body language between the lads was that good. May be my imagination.

Peter11972 · 23-07-2021 11:47pm

Could they not have chosen a non boxer to carry the flag?

Cosmo Kramer · 24-07-2021 1:24am

Well the two lads managed to find one boat that was slower than them and they have snuck in to the semi finals as the 12th and last boat. Once again, far from impressive though and it would be a surprise at this stage if they went any further at these Olympics.

Hopefully we hear from them as to what the story is, because they're performing way below expectations.

Strazdas · 24-07-2021 1:31am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117654633#Comment_117654633

Yes, made very heavy weather of it again. We'd have to be hopeful that it is just one boat underperforming on the team. Fingers crossed the other four crews tonight are in much better shape and leave us impressed.

Strazdas · 24-07-2021 1:33am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117654450#Comment_117654450

I would definitely have gone with Kellie Harrington as the female but, yes, you could make a strong case for another sport for the male.

Jinglejangle69 · 24-07-2021 1:49am

Ireland were probably the last country allowed train for the Olympics seems most other countries opened months ago.

Gonna be a dissapointing Olympics.

Cosmo Kramer · 24-07-2021 1:54am

Crowley and Dukarska fourth of four in their heat also. To be fair expectations were much lower for them and that result was probably to be expected. Again 12 of 13 will go through to the semi finals so they may well progress from the repechage.

Oldira · 24-07-2021 1:59am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117654678#Comment_117654678

That performance against those crews would be on expectation. They will qualify for the semis as the Chinese looked like they were pulling an anchor. It was a tough heat and the three ahead could all be in the final.

Panrich · 24-07-2021 1:59am

The Chinese were very slow so they’re surely the ones who will miss out.

Strazdas · 24-07-2021 2:00am

https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117654678#Comment_117654678

They actually gave it a good shot and only faded a bit in the last 300m. Hopefully O'Donovan / McCarthy and the Womens Four give us reason to cheer later (I wouldn't be overly hopeful with the lightweight pair though who are next up).

Cosmo Kramer · 24-07-2021 2:32am

5th of 6 for Casey and Cremen. Again, that would be about right in terms of expectations for them, they only just qualified at the last qualification event. O'Donovan/McCarthy up next for us in a few minutes.

Strazdas · 24-07-2021 2:44am

Excellent opening routine from Rhys McCleneghan......15.266, that looks a strong score and he looked happy.

Cosmo Kramer · 24-07-2021 2:47am

I know literally nothing about the pommel horse event but Rhys McClenaghan looked fairly happy with himself after his performance there, so I'm going to take it that it went well!

Strazdas · 24-07-2021 2:52am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117654698#Comment_117654698

I'm the same, but a quick look through the stats tells me that 15.266 is very high / championship standard. He might need to improve on that score a tiny bit further to medal, but it's a really fine start for him.

Cosmo Kramer · 24-07-2021 3:09am

Really straightforward for McCarthy and O'Donovan in their heat. Looked really comfortable out there with plenty more in the tank.

Cosmo Kramer · 24-07-2021 3:38am

Really impressive stuff from the Women's four there, went toe to toe with the Aussies and finished second to go straight into the A final. Miles ahead of the third placed boat. A real medal prospect for us, that was excellent.

Strazdas · 24-07-2021 3:38am

Fantastic row by the Women's Four.....pushed Australia all the way and only very narrowly edged out. These girls could be contenders to medal.

Strazdas · 24-07-2021 3:43am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117654713#Comment_117654713

And the Australians are the odds on favourite to win the gold. I've had a good feeling about these four all year.....they've been improving and improving.