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Olympic Games Paris 2024 - AH Thread [Thread banned posters listed in first post.]

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    #5402
    orangerhyme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,939 ✭✭✭orangerhyme


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471050#Comment_122471050

    Nice program of events



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    #5403
    gmisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,839 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471050#Comment_122471050

    Mens 1500m and women's 200m could be crackers!



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    #5404
    FortuneChip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,918 ✭✭✭FortuneChip


    I think 1500m WR could go if the two lads don't get too strategic. I think Kerr has Jakob in a strategic race.

    Hoping someone pushes Gabby in the 200m, so it's not a just a stroll. Alfred or Ofili might be the best fit.



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    #5405
    bren2001
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,191 ✭✭✭bren2001


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471019#Comment_122471019

    When did I say you were not entitled to do something???

    Maybe picking up a book and learning to read would do you some good over screaming into the void…



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    #5406
    DangerMouse27
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 699 ✭✭✭DangerMouse27


    It's OK to watch rte and expect just a little bit more when it comes to the Olympics.

    The pool and track, basketball and cycling have been good in terms of commentary and co commentary. Boxing.. I'm not a Hugh Cahill fan, I think he tries too hard to be the everyman.

    From the couch, only the swimmers have shown a bit of emotion when talking through some points.

    At the front of house, Darragh Moloney has been shockingly bad. From his howlers at the opening ceremony. His brief was.. describe it to everyone as if they have had a lobotomy or are drunk. And he aced it. He's been packaged as Mr Main Event but he aint it.

    I actually don't even blame him. I can near enough hear the producer telling him to stay in the middle of the road.

    Nobody hate watches but we deserve better than the same old dross at Montrose. And poor Ryle on the scrap heap. He'd have been a good front person. Or Evanne or Jacqui.

    And zero link to the Game On crew.



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    #5407
    ArmaniJeanss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,342 ✭✭✭✭ArmaniJeanss


    I was reading earlier about how the poor hammer throwers exist in a world outside the rest of the athletics programme throughout the season, except for the Olympics/Worlds etc where they get invited to join the party.

    Other than that they are ostracised by the likes of the Diamond League - the necessary netting is too cumbersome to arrange for a speedy 4-hour evening meet, and the host venues don't like the damage the hammer does, destroying the turf and potentially even the heating/pipe system under the turf.

    So the rest of the year they do the hammer as untelevised standalone events in tiny venues in front of just a few hardcore fans for basic money.

    Post edited by ArmaniJeanss on


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    #5408
    Hold My Hand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 736 ✭✭✭Hold My Hand


    That parade of champions is a great addition to the Olympics



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    #5409
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,182 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471097#Comment_122471097

    The 3:26 is an insane WR. Can’t see it going here. WRs generally broken in paced/organised/structured races.

    I reckon 3:29.x wins it



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    #5410
    wazzzledazzle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,498 ✭✭✭wazzzledazzle


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471243#Comment_122471243

    I agree. I don’t think it will go



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    #5411
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,182 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    wtf.. on BBC and waiting for 400 semis and they not showing it. I assumed be on, as they are in the stadium..missed semi final 1



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    #5412
    Hold My Hand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 736 ✭✭✭Hold My Hand


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471261#Comment_122471261

    It’s on RTE



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    #5413
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,182 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471264#Comment_122471264

    yes. I switched over. BBC in the stadium and didn’t show it



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    #5414
    Say Your Number
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 14,240 Mod ✭✭✭✭Say Your Number


    Larregina is one cool dude!



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    #5415
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,182 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    400 hurdles semis, 1500 final, 200 final and Kellie’s gold medal bout.. quite the evening



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    #5416
    josip
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 16,154 ✭✭✭✭josip


    Who is in action tomorrow?



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    #5417
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,182 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    Holy god. Kirani very close to a PB



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    #5418
    Jim_Hodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,213 ✭✭✭✭Jim_Hodge


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471268#Comment_122471268

    Red Button/extra has it.



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    #5419
    Hold My Hand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 736 ✭✭✭Hold My Hand


    Rob and Derval very supportive of Sarah Healy. Love Rob’s “pig in (muck)” annedote



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    #5420
    gigantic09
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 819 ✭✭✭gigantic09


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471283#Comment_122471283

    Great to see him back to his best



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    #5421
    wazzzledazzle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,498 ✭✭✭wazzzledazzle


    Hmmm I wasn’t that impressed by MHS. If he runs like that in the final he won’t be winning any gold



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    #5422
    martingriff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,847 ✭✭✭✭martingriff


    Really getting in to the handball. Need some stamina for it. Very quick



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    #5423
    The_Kew_Tour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 36,083 ✭✭✭✭The_Kew_Tour


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471281#Comment_122471281

    Irish in Olympics action on Wednesday:

    08:00 - Stephanie Meadows (Golf Round 1)
    09:39 - Sarah Lavin (110m Hurdles Heat 4)
    10:30 - Brian Fay (5000m Heat 2)
    10:48 - Jack Woolley (Taekwondo R16)
    11:03 - Mark English (800m Heat 2)
    11:17 - Leona Maguire (Golf Round 1)
    11:45 - Sophie O’Sullivan (1500m Rep 1)
    11:47 - Sarah Healy (1500m Rep 2)
    12:13 - Finn Lynch (Sailing Dinghy Final)
    19:45 - Rhasidat Adeleke (400m SF 1)

    I might throw it up little later again for later people

    EVENFLOW



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    #5424
    irishguitarlad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,939 ✭✭✭irishguitarlad


    France eliminate Canada 82-73 in bball, a Canada that is essentially an NBA team. France's 3 top scorers and best players were all Euroleague guys.



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    #5425
    The_Kew_Tour
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 36,083 ✭✭✭✭The_Kew_Tour


    Repost

    Post edited by The_Kew_Tour on

    EVENFLOW



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    #5426
    Mars Bar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 32,737 ✭✭✭✭Mars Bar


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471354#Comment_122471354

    We played it in primary school and had competitions against other schools. I loved it and played in goal



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    #5427
    gmisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,839 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Clayton excellent in that first heat in 400m hurdles.

    Shame for Nielsen falling at final hurdle she was well placed to finish third.



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    #5428
    cmac2009
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,090 ✭✭✭cmac2009


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122471305#Comment_122471305

    There was audible laughter from the production crew when he came out with that😂.



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    #5429
    gmisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,839 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    McLaughlin-Levrone sensational in that second 400m hurdles. Looked like a stroll for her, 52.13 easing up!



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    #5430
    Hold My Hand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 736 ✭✭✭Hold My Hand


    Furlani had a great first long jump



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    #5431
    walshb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,182 ✭✭✭✭walshb


    A 51 flat likely takes gold. Possibly lower



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