The Olympics thread

[Interpol Shrimper]

yeah i understand that bit. i don't understand how the sprints are started... are all the teams in it, because they aren't all at the same point on the track when it (seems to) begin

Sprints are at set points & bell goes when the leading pair (of the main group or any breakaway - see my other post about the points race) go over the line with one lap to go (e.g bell rings at lap 19 prior to sprint on lap 20)

 

[Pubey]

Sprints are at set points & bell goes when the leading pair (of the main group or any breakaway - see my other post about the points race) go over the line with one lap to go (e.g bell rings at lap 19 prior to sprint on lap 20)

ok cool, i get it now

 

[MrB]

This is crazy!!

 

[MK Shrimper]

8th for Wiggins & Cavendish. Oh well.

Come on Vicky!

 

[Pubey]

pendleton time



shwing!

 

[Cricko]

Vicky wins race 1

 

[Pubey]

superb effort by kenny, almost holding off hoy

 

[MK Shrimper]

Gold for Hoy. 3 medals in one Olympics. Arise Sir Christopher Hoy Queeny!

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

Goes to show that British Cycling's lottery funding is paying off.
Imagine what we'll be like when Glasgow & London velodromes are built and operational!

 

[canveyshrimper]

Goes to show that British Cycling's lottery funding is paying off.
Imagine what we'll be like when Glasgow & London velodromes are built and operational!

Fantastic stuff by our cyclists, and also the rowers & sailors. IMO it goes to show what lottery funding has done for these sports. But not only that the way that potential is identified and nurtured in these sports and the winning mentality that has ensued. I would love to see some of this in our track & field athletes.

15 Gold medals is brilliant and I've a feeling there'll be a few more yet.

 

[londonblue]

Have a look at this:-

NBC

Have a look at the medals table. Only the Americans...!

 

[canveyshrimper]

Have a look at this:-

NBC

Have a look at the medals table. Only the Americans...!

I bet the bloody convicts will use the same system.

 

[Davros]

Hoy on the podium, makes you proud to be British!

 

[canveyshrimper]

Just read that Britain have won 7 out of 10 Gold Medals in the Velodrome, great stuff.

 

[Uncle Leo]

A very welcome surprise with Germaine Mason winning silver for GB in the high jump.

 

[Pubey]

yep that was definitely a surprise!

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

Just read that Britain have won 7 out of 10 Gold Medals in the Velodrome, great stuff.

Almost as good as the Worlds this year.
Just my namesake Shanaze to go in the BMX in terms of the 2 wheeled sport now!

 

[Uncle Leo]

Almost as good as the Worlds this year.
Just my namesake Shanaze to go in the BMX in terms of the 2 wheeled sport now!

And we topped the road racing medal table too!

 

[Southampton Shrimper]

Almost as good as the Worlds this year.

Although there are far fewer events in the Olympics than in those extremely exciting and enjoyable World Championships!

I watched the madison this morning, and watching it on TV just isn't the same as seeing it live - the director keeps focusing in on the wrong area, and Hugh Porter (bless him) just doesn't seem to have much of a clue as to what's going on. Plus of course the added bonus in Manchester was that Mark and Brad managed to pull off such a thrilling victory!!:)

But full credit to the GB Cycling team - what a bunch of heroes, I salute you all!

:clap:

 

[Pubey]

Ohorougou is about to run in the 400m final

and she gets gold!!!! what a run, she could have done another lap!