London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

Richard Hillman · 31-07-2012 01:13PM

I hate children but you'd have a heart of stone if this couldnt melt it

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/207427_465385296820032_562156820_n.jpg

Beefy78 · 31-07-2012 01:18PM

Boris Johnson: "I think we are showing great natural restraint and politeness as host nation in not hoarding the medals more so far."

DebDynamite · 31-07-2012 01:20PM

Richard Hillman wrote: »

I hate children but you'd have a heart of stone if this couldnt melt it

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/207427_465385296820032_562156820_n.jpg

I'm trying to hide the tear in my eye here in work. Next time you post something like that, mark it NSFW

Mint Sauce · 31-07-2012 01:23PM

cricketfan wrote: »

Folks, best to follow the sailing on the BBC red button option if you have it. RTE haven't as yet, got anyone down at Weymouth. They're probably sorting that out as we speak but at least the Beeb are covering it live.

RTE probably dont really have many commentators anywhere, barr the major venues in london. Alot of them are probably in a broom cubboard in Donnybrook watching the exact same pictures as everyone else.

Brian017 · 31-07-2012 01:27PM

Know nothing about sailing. What's the story with Annalise? Could she medal? Or will the cream rise to the top in the next 7 races?

DebDynamite · 31-07-2012 01:27PM

Came across this while browsing the BBC website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19050139

I'm most like Bradley Wiggins :pac:

cricketfan · 31-07-2012 01:28PM

irish-stew wrote: »

RTE probably dont really have many commentators anywhere, barr the major venues in london. Alot of them are probably in a broom cubboard in Donnybrook watching the exact same pictures as everyone else.

You can bet your bottomed dollar one of RTE's finest is legging it down to Dorset as we speak. Cue Sharon on the Six One news which will be live from Weymouth if Murphy keeps it up.

okane1 · 31-07-2012 01:29PM

Grainne Murphy out of the Olympics due to illness
Real shame

linky

Capt'n Midnight · 31-07-2012 01:33PM

cricketfan wrote: »

Folks, best to follow the sailing on the BBC red button option if you have it. RTE haven't as yet, got anyone down at Weymouth. They're probably sorting that out as we speak but at least the Beeb are covering it live.

For those without red buttons it's
BBC Olympics 11 SD Astra 2D 10921 Horizontal 22.0 DVB-S QPSK 5/6
SKY 460
FreeSat 161

Capt'n Midnight · 31-07-2012 01:38PM

DebDynamite wrote: »

Came across this while browsing the BBC website.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-19050139

LOL - have a look at the other dots near you too

rgmmg · 31-07-2012 01:43PM

Brian017 wrote: »

Know nothing about sailing. What's the story with Annalise? Could she medal? Or will the cream rise to the top in the next 7 races?

The cream is at the top already!

mike65 · 31-07-2012 01:50PM

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

LOL - have a look at the other dots near you too

You are most like: Temi Fagbenle :eek:

markie29 · 31-07-2012 01:54PM

irish-stew wrote: »

RTE probably dont really have many commentators anywhere, barr the major venues in london. Alot of them are probably in a broom cubboard in Donnybrook watching the exact same pictures as everyone else.

marty morrisey is definitely in london....he was seen loitering around the womens changing rooms at the beach volleyball :P

buyer95 · 31-07-2012 01:55PM

You are most like : Steven Caulker. Get in their!

Corruptedmorals · 31-07-2012 01:56PM

Women's gymnastics team finals starting at half 4 on BBC1 (switches to BBC3 at 6). Not likely to be AS dramatic as the men's as there aren't as many top contenders, but still exciting. USA are expected to win it, but Russia and Romania are fierce.

Routines to watch out for:

McKayla Maroney USA, vault (It is UNBELIEVABLE)
Gabby Douglas, USA, bars
Beth Tweddle, GB, bars
Viktoria Komova, RUS, bars
Aliya Mustafina, RUS, bars
Sui Lu, CHN, beam
He Kexin, CHN, bars
Larisa Iordache, ROM, beam, floor
Catalina Ponor, ROM, beam, floor
Sandra Izbasa, ROM, floor
Ksenia Afansayeva, RUS, floor
Aly Raisman, USA, beam, floor
Jordyn Wieber, USA, floor
Kyla Ross, USA, beam, bars

keith16 · 31-07-2012 02:18PM

I'm looking forward to the fencing today. Seems like a great sport.

statesaver · 31-07-2012 02:26PM

Looking forward to watching Alex Morgan play for the US womens soccer team today

Jacksquat · 31-07-2012 02:28PM

Annalise takes first turn lovely to take lead again. I know nothing about sailing but she looks brilliant

Mint Sauce · 31-07-2012 02:45PM

Chole Magee has just taken the first game.

Digitalism · 31-07-2012 02:51PM

Magee is a cute little thing isn't she!

Lapin · 31-07-2012 03:13PM

Mon Chloe ta fuk.

foxydreamer13 · 31-07-2012 03:17PM

COME ON THE CHLOE

flyswatter · 31-07-2012 03:19PM

Annalise Murphy just won in the womens sailing (Laser radial)

She's won 4 on the trot now.

markie29 · 31-07-2012 03:23PM

flyswatter wrote: »

Annalise Murphy just won in the womens sailing (Laser radial)

She's won 4 on the trot now.

unbelievable performance so far!

keith16 · 31-07-2012 03:24PM

Commentator in the badminton is awful...all he ever says after a rally is..."aw well played [players name]....great rally"

hypersquirrel · 31-07-2012 03:25PM

Eventing team finished 5th overall and Aoife Clarke finished 7th in the individuals after jumping clear in the show jumping. Looks great for the future.

The Swede misses out on the gold by knocking the very last.

Fingers crossed Chloe can pull it back but she's played fantastically win or lose.

Lapin · 31-07-2012 03:25PM

All over for Chloe.

tayto lover · 31-07-2012 03:25PM

Poor Chloe is a gonner.

garv123 · 31-07-2012 03:25PM

Hard luck to Magee in the badminton.. Was a great game to watch.
She had a lot of shots go long with the style of game she was playing with all the deep shots but she got 4 or 5 in her favour when pi left them off and they were in.

A lot of unforced errors by both players.

Mint Sauce · 31-07-2012 03:25PM

Unlucky Chole. Great effort.

London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

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