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London 2012 Megathread [Part 1]

Mint Sauce

Okay, so After Hours doesn't usally do sports threads, barr the odd exception. But with only 11 days* to to one of the biggest sporting fortnights on the earth, and with what is preety much a Home Olympics for us, well its the closest it will ever come here. Prehaps its appropiate that the good folks of After Hours post all their thoughts, amusing observations, the scandel, and prehaps even the odd result here.

So here we go, you excited yet?

*9 days till the Football competition

PS. COME ON KATIE TAYLOR!!

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Jesus Shaves

I see the high horse brigade are out in force

leahyl

Aidric wrote: »

leahyl wrote: »

Oh be quiet

Excellent counter argument.

That's all it deserves to be quit honest - knew you were gonna come back and say that anyway :-) so predictable

patmac

Looking back Analise was very unfortunate as the 4 sailors dominated the event, she was 2 points better than the great Ben Ainslie, so she was unlucky to come up against such strong competitors.
Anyway a proper meltdown in the shooting. Matthew Emmons of the USA needed just 6.6 with his last shot to win the gold medal in 2008 of the 50m 3 position shooting. The average is 10 and no-one at this level rarely shoots below 8.5. However he fired prematurely and scored 4.4 to only finish 4th.
This year in second place he shot 7.6 with his last shot to end up in 3rd place!

Tinie

the groutch wrote: »

bad form from RTE making her do an interview in that emotional state

Must be getting tips from the Beeb.

Diego Maradona

Jesus Shaves wrote: »

I see the high horse brigade are out in force

Probably because the showjumping is on.

My name is URL

Jesus Shaves wrote: »

I see the high horse brigade are out in force

Are they in with a medal shout?

Jesus Shaves

Diego Maradona wrote: »

Probably because the showjumping is on.

A few on the tv, a few on boards

FatherTed

Aidric wrote: »

Another Irish competitor melts when it matters but sure it's our best sailing result for 30 years so lets all pat ourselves on the back.

Your summary sums up everything that is wrong with the mentality of the majority of Irish competitors.

If you're such an expert on Sailing and other athletic events, why don't you show us how's it's done. Looking forward to seeing Aidric in Rio.

Point is the majority of these Irish athletes at the Olympics get zero help in terms of coaching/organization from the government and put their own time and money into training and preparation. Actually it's a credit that the likes of Murphy come 4th in spite of her difficulties.

Jesus Shaves

My name is URL wrote: »

Are they in with a medal shout?

Not in the showjumping

el diablo

Diego Maradona wrote: »

Cian up now

Meh.

Colmustard

I predicted Ireland would win 3 medals at these games, unfortunately the sailing was one of them, so I think it will be 2 now.

BUT we have some talent in the equestrian, there is a chance there, but the competition is intense, fingers crossed.

Guy:Incognito

patmac wrote: »

Whats with the Irish finishing in 4 th. Unlucky.

You make your own luck

[Deleted User]

My nerves are shot for Katie Taylor. Hope she does it, for herself.

marco_polo

Oh and sports council please give this girl shedloads of money to prepare for Rio.

cgpg5

the groutch wrote: »

bad form from RTE making her do an interview in that emotional state

And keep asking questions. Same with the beeb and Gay last night. Don't like it at all

Shryke

I didn't like the scoring yesterday. Let them judge this fairly at least.
Go on Katie!

Micky Dolenz

Anyone know if BBC one is showing Katie?

Kerrydude1981

Come on Katie!!!!

ahyeahok

So what round is Katie is fighting in? Quarters or semis?

sharkey 25

Colmustard wrote: »

I predicted Ireland would win 3 medals at these games, unfortunately the sailing was one of them, so I think it will be 2 now.

BUT we have some talent in the equestrian, there is a chance there, but the competition is intense, fingers crossed.

Theres a good chance we could get three in the boxing alone

Aidric

leahyl wrote: »

That's all it deserves to be quit honest - knew you were gonna come back and say that anyway :-) so predictable

FatherTed wrote: »

If you're such an expert on Sailing and other athletic events, why don't you show us how's it's done. Looking forward to seeing Aidric in Rio.

The standard of debating is quite strong.

I never claimed to be an expert on the sport of sailing. My point is this: she put herself in a strong position to medal but failed to perform at the crucial stage of the competition. You can put this down to mental frailty perhaps but it's an all too common trait with Irish athletes unfortunately.

Pudsy33

Colmustard wrote: »

I predicted Ireland would win 3 medals at these games, unfortunately the sailing was one of them, so I think it will be 2 now.

BUT we have some talent in the equestrian, there is a chance there, but the competition is intense, fingers crossed.

I think you are still spot on with 3, 2 of Katie, Michael and paddy would get us there.

[Deleted User]

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Anyone know if BBC one is showing Katie?

They will, she's fighting against a British girl.

Edit: URL's post says otherwise, sorry.

My name is URL

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Anyone know if BBC one is showing Katie?

It's on the Red Button, or on BBC Olympic 3 for those on Freesat

Diego Maradona

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

Anyone know if BBC one is showing Katie?

Nope, they're showing the gymnastics.

cgpg5

Colmustard wrote: »

I predicted Ireland would win 3 medals at these games, unfortunately the sailing was one of them, so I think it will be 2 now.

BUT we have some talent in the equestrian, there is a chance there, but the competition is intense, fingers crossed.

Surely either Conlan or Barnes will win one if not both.

Jesus Shaves

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

You make your own luck

Exactly, no such thing as luck, it's all about talent

Min

Annalise Murphy did great, yes she is disappointed, we are disappointed, but I bet most of us didn't know of her before the Olympics.
We all hoped for better but 4 doesn't go into 3 and unfortunately Annalise and Ireland lost out but she did her best and that is what mattered.

There should be no negative comments to a person who did their best and whom will do her best into the future, she will learn from this experience.

Duckworth_Luas

cgpg5 wrote: »

If Gaelic football was to theoretically become an olympics sport in 2020 would we even win?

Most played sport in NZ = soccer.

Most played sport in Australia = soccer.

Most played sport in Canada= soccer.

Most played sport in GB = soccer.

Pudsy33

Aidric wrote: »

leahyl wrote: »

That's all it deserves to be quit honest - knew you were gonna come back and say that anyway :-) so predictable

FatherTed wrote: »

If you're such an expert on Sailing and other athletic events, why don't you show us how's it's done. Looking forward to seeing Aidric in Rio.

The standard of debating is quite strong.

I never claimed to be an expert on the sport of sailing. My point is this: she put herself in a strong position to medal but failed to perform at the crucial stage of the competition. You can put this down to mental frailty perhaps but it's an all too common trait with Irish athletes unfortunately.

You are the one putting it down to mental frailty. She is a 22 year old at her first Olympics for God sakes. She performed brilliantly, regardless of the medal race result.