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London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

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  • #4922
    libra02
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 377 ✭✭libra02


    Richard Hillman wrote: »
    I'm on the phone so can link you but there's a site called eurovision sports ebu. It's fully legit, just Google it

    Thanks for reply as I said found out I have Eurosport on the TV here with UPC, just really prefer the BBC coverage & I like to hear Ian Thorpe's view. Def thought he was going to whack Gary Lineker the other night. That be funny.:D


  • #4923
    Colmustard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭Colmustard


    libra02 wrote: »
    We dont have red button on UPC for BBC which is annoying. I like the BBC commentry esp with Ian Thrope insight either down at pool with Claire Bading and Mark Foster or when he is back in studio.

    Ah well I stick with Eurosport.
    As you said RTE stream is dire and I have good enough bb

    You really are missing out, it is simply the best sport coverage I have ever experienced.

    It really does enhance the Olympic experience for me. I always liked the velodrome and I haven.t missed any of it.


  • #4924
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,227 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    They're not showing football instead. They are showing everything at the same timer on the red button.

    It's hardly their fault a provider in another countr y supplying their service is crap


  • #4925
    Richard Hillman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,033 ✭✭✭✭Richard Hillman


    2nd WR in the pool tonight. The US 4x100 relay win gold


  • #4926
    BKC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,191 ✭✭✭BKC


    2-1 South Korea!


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  • #4927
    dxhound2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,129 ✭✭✭✭dxhound2005


    Kazakhstan has 4 medals, all gold putting them at 9th in the table. Russia has 25 medals but only 3 gold so they are in 10th. Probably a fairly unusual anomoly.

    http://www.london2012.com/medals/medal-count/

    I didn't try to do it but I imagine if you add up all the ex USSR countries including Russia they would be 3rd or 4th on the table.


  • #4928
    Guy:Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38,227 ✭✭✭✭Guy:Incognito


    BKC wrote: »
    2-1 South Korea!
    ffs. I blame ramsey


  • #4929
    Duckworth_Luas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,734 ✭✭✭Duckworth_Luas


    Schwiiing wrote: »
    I want to mount Denise Lewis
    Press the red button!


  • #4930
    libra02
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 377 ✭✭libra02


    Guy:Incognito wrote: »
    They're not showing football instead. They are showing everything at the same timer on the red button.

    It's hardly their fault a provider in another countr y supplying their service is crap


    Actually they are showing football instead, as they usually show the swimming live & the football is on the red button.


    BBC won't allow UPC to have red button access as they are outside the UK region. That is why is you choose Sky as your provider you can get access. Same as why you cannot get it on the BBC website as we in Ireland are outside the UK region.

    Anyway give it is the final night in pool - it would be more popular then swimming but I know with the GB playing they would choose to show it.


  • #4931
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    dxhound2005 wrote: »
    Kazakhstan has 4 medals, all gold putting them at 9th in the table. Russia has 25 medals but only 3 gold so they are in 10th. Probably a fairly unusual anomoly.

    The Kazakhs have a fair incentive to win gold. A $250k per gold medal incentive.


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  • #4932
    el diablo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,789 ✭✭✭el diablo


    BKC wrote: »
    2-1 South Korea!

    No, it's not. it's 1-1.

    Orange pilled.



  • #4933
    Colmustard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭Colmustard


    snubbleste wrote: »
    The Kazakhs have a fair incentive to win gold. A $250k per gold medal incentive.

    I would say a gold in most events in Britain would be worth at least 1 million perhaps more in increased sponsorship, appearance money, etc.


  • #4934
    keith16
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭keith16


    South Korea get silver in the womens team Épée final with China taking Gold.

    So a medal for Shin A-lam who was cruelly denied in the singles....


  • #4935
    BKC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,191 ✭✭✭BKC


    el diablo wrote: »
    No, it's not. it's 1-1.

    My apologies! :o


  • #4936
    Colmustard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭Colmustard


    Micheal Phelps last ever competitive swim. Its been a privilege witnessing his achievements.


  • #4937
    HazDanz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭HazDanz


    This is tight.


  • #4938
    snubbleste
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 31,117 ✭✭✭✭snubbleste


    Colmustard wrote: »
    I would say a gold in most events in Britain would be worth at least 1 million perhaps more in increased sponsorship, appearance money, etc.
    The Brits will put you face on a postage stamp if you win Gold.
    If you win a gold medal, your country will reward you:
    Singapore - $800,000
    Kazakhstan - $250,000
    Kyrgyzstan - $200,000
    Uzbekistan - $150,000
    Russia - $135,000
    Tajikistan - $63,000
    US - $25,000
    Australia - $20,000 plus face on a stamp
    UK - No money - but their face on a stamp


  • #4939
    markie29
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,040 ✭✭✭markie29


    nice that the camera shows a south korean fan in the crowd wearing a coca cola t shirt...wouldnt show her if she wore pepsi t shirt :P


  • #4940
    HazDanz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,300 ✭✭✭HazDanz


    Another gold for Phelps. Crazy.


  • #4941
    Taco Corp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,718 ✭✭✭Taco Corp


    markie29 wrote: »
    nice that the camera shows a south korean fan in the crowd wearing a coca cola t shirt...wouldnt show her if she wore pepsi t shirt :P

    Wouldn't have been let in wearing a Pepsi tshirt


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  • #4942
    blueser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,744 ✭✭✭✭blueser


    HazDanz wrote: »
    This is tight.
    You're not on about Denise Lewis as well, are you?


  • #4943
    Mysteriouschic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,391 ✭✭✭Mysteriouschic


    That was a brilliant last race for the usa and for Phelps last race. I'm glad they won I really wanted them to win . Michael Phelps is just an immense swimmer I love watching him do the butterfly.


  • #4944
    Colmustard
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭Colmustard


    snubbleste wrote: »
    The Brits will put you face on a postage stamp if you win Gold.
    If you win a gold medal, your country will reward you:
    Singapore - $800,000
    Kazakhstan - $250,000
    Kyrgyzstan - $200,000
    Uzbekistan - $150,000
    Russia - $135,000
    Tajikistan - $63,000
    US - $25,000
    Australia - $20,000 plus face on a stamp
    UK - No money - but their face on a stamp

    I am not talking about what the country gives you but the increased earning power that that gong would bring you.

    I remember Micheal Curruth got promoted from corporal to sergeant in the army.


  • #4945
    keith16
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭keith16


    RTE really are awful.......nothing but ads and "analysis"


  • #4946
    el diablo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,789 ✭✭✭el diablo


    Who's the blond chick on RTÉ?

    Orange pilled.



  • #4947
    keith16
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,061 ✭✭✭keith16


    el diablo wrote: »
    Who's the blond chick on RTÉ?

    Depends, which ad was it?


  • #4948
    Hercule Poirot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,231 ✭✭✭Hercule Poirot


    While I do hope that Ennis wins her gold considering the pressure she is under, it is a bit irritating how the beeb keep showing these montages


  • #4949
    Mysteriouschic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,391 ✭✭✭Mysteriouschic


    I wish the swimming wasn't over I actually love watching the swimming it's quite enjoyable to watch. I actually got up early to watch all of the heats. I might try and get back into swimming not for olympic standards though. It's been one of the most interesting olympics events to watch.


  • #4950
    Wilberto
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 8,582 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wilberto


    Jessica Ennis about to run now for her gold.....


    Katarina also just broke the world(?) junior record for the heptathlon. What a woman!!!!


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  • #4951
    Jimoslimos
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,930 ✭✭✭Jimoslimos


    Hercule Poirot wrote: »
    it is a bit irritating how the beeb keep showing these montages
    Indeed, especially when they miss the introduction of the athlete in question to the crowd


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