Olympics 2012 - Page 14

jimbobaggies · 13-Aug-2012, 17:32

Didn't notice if this had been posted before...

Mr Cameron, in an interview with Chris Evans on BBC Radio 2;
"I did an interview with French television yesterday and they virtually accused us of cheating. I think they found the Union Jacks on the Champs-Élysées a bit hard to take."

Hoy said: “I couldn’t believe it. I thought it was joke when I saw the magic wheels comment.
It’s so ironic because the French are the guys who make the wheels for us.”

Eja Cool8 · 13-Aug-2012, 18:41

French have accused us of cheating wholesale, Chinese reckon most of the refs/officials were hopelessly biased towards us

Fuck em. Them and the Russkis with their "late medal charge".

Too little, too late Ivan

Spazwankle · 13-Aug-2012, 19:12

http://mofarahrunningawayfromthings.tumblr.com/

Orange · 13-Aug-2012, 19:48

This whole "French accusing us of cheating" is just typical media bullshit. I'm sure they're jealous (hell, I'm jealous) of the success, but I haven't read a quote in context that suggests anything other than mild bewilderment at the phenomenal success of the team.

Orange · 13-Aug-2012, 19:58

Also, I fucking love Mo.

Blood God · 13-Aug-2012, 20:12

A friend combined the tumblr memes...

stepper · 13-Aug-2012, 20:14

Haha that's ace.

I agree with Orange, I've got a lot of time for Mo Farrah, he seems like such a likeable bloke who's very down to earth and loving what he's doing.

Same can be said for most of our athletes to be honest!

GroovYF · 14-Aug-2012, 11:22

A decent set of numbers regarding the BBC online streams:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/bbcintern...eam_stats.html

On the busiest day, the BBC delivered 2.8 petabytes, with the peak traffic moment occurring when Bradley Wiggins won Gold and we shifted 700 Gb/s.

[n00b]Zippy · 14-Aug-2012, 11:59

Now that's impressive!

Bilb · 14-Aug-2012, 12:51

OMG I'm now a statistic ... I was sat in the car streaming the Women's MTB on Saturday!

[RaG]Ethel · 14-Aug-2012, 13:38

(on the driveway cos you're a massive geek)

Bilb · 14-Aug-2012, 15:52

hahaha ... almost. Sat outside 'er indoors' work, while waiting for her to finish chatting to her boss. Was enroute to some cross country MTB antics.

Eja Cool8 · 14-Aug-2012, 16:04

Most-watched TV event in US history, it seems.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19253273

Poke yer Superbowl

Eja Cool8 · 23-Aug-2012, 17:06

Sir Chris to join the likes of Her Maj. Sir Sean, and Nelson Mandela in getting the Freedom of Edinburgh

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-fife-19346670

Guess he'll be alright for the odd free pint or fish supper then

Eja Cool8 · 04-Sep-2012, 15:44

Paralympians are doing bloody well, better tally than Beijing already, and still time for more

Orange · 04-Sep-2012, 16:16

I find it difficult to take the Paralympics seriously given the fairly confusing number of categories (for a casual observer), athletes tackling multiple disciplines and the huge world record breakers. Very pleased they're getting recognition for a lot of had work, although I expect they wouldn't appreciate that sentiment.

Eja Cool8 · 04-Sep-2012, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange

I find it difficult to take the Paralympics seriously given the fairly confusing number of categories (for a casual observer), athletes tackling multiple disciplines and the huge world record breakers. Very pleased they're getting recognition for a lot of had work, although I expect they wouldn't appreciate that sentiment.

In many respects it's like "athletics of old". More about taking part than anything else, journey of self-discovery and all that

Orange · 04-Sep-2012, 16:27

I'm not sure I'd have given much of a shit about "old athletics" then, although I don't think Roger Bannister was one for the taking part.

Orange · 04-Sep-2012, 16:29

I also don't think top Paralympians care much bout taking part either, certainly not if that cyclist's reaction to disqualification is anything to go by.

The Big Kahuna · 09-Sep-2012, 20:12

Jochen Wollmert. "Sportsman" of the year. Overruling the judge to give a point back to our lad, and the way he consoled the GB chap after beating him to the gold medal. What kind of a world is it where the Germans can teach us about sportsmanlike behaviour.

PsYcHoKiLLa · 09-Sep-2012, 20:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange

I also don't think top Paralympians care much bout taking part either, certainly not if that cyclist's reaction to disqualification is anything to go by.

As he said, he's spent 4 years of his life training hard for this only for a fault with the clamp on the official equipment to ruin all that hard work, he was rightfully angry and upset but he also apologised to everyone, including the crowd, a few minutes later.

I think the Paralympics has been every bit, if not more, fascinating and enjoyable than the actual Olympics were. I just have a nasty feeling that once they're gone so will any interest and coverage of paralympic sport. It would be amazing if Sky, on the back of all this interest and coverage we've watched were to add a "Parasport" channel

[n00b]Zippy · 10-Sep-2012, 07:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYcHoKiLLa

I think the Paralympics has been every bit, if not more, fascinating and enjoyable than the actual Olympics were.

^ this

Orange · 10-Sep-2012, 10:53

It's not for me to tell someone what they can't enjoy, but I haven't found it in any way compelling. The depth of competition is much lower, evidenced by some of the margins of victory, the laughable attempt to fix the outcome of the H1-3 women's road race, David Weir winning across dramatically different distances and Vergeer's 469 match unbeaten record. That largely reflects the competitiveness of the sport and the regularity of competition, but it's a poor substitute for the Olympics. All that being said, I appear to be in a minority of 1....

The Olympics were unbelievable and it makes me a little sad to think we'll never experience anything like it again

Fulmineus · 10-Sep-2012, 11:46

I'm just glad the entrances/exits are all open again at London Bridge!

dirky · 10-Sep-2012, 16:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange

It's not for me to tell someone what they can't enjoy, but I haven't found it in any way compelling. The depth of competition is much lower, evidenced by some of the margins of victory, the laughable attempt to fix the outcome of the H1-3 women's road race, David Weir winning across dramatically different distances and Vergeer's 469 match unbeaten record. That largely reflects the competitiveness of the sport and the regularity of competition, but it's a poor substitute for the Olympics. All that being said, I appear to be in a minority of 1....

The Olympics were unbelievable and it makes me a little sad to think we'll never experience anything like it again

Agree on all fronts.

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13-Aug-2012, 19:48	#394
Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,638	This whole "French accusing us of cheating" is just typical media bullshit. I'm sure they're jealous (hell, I'm jealous) of the success, but I haven't read a quote in context that suggests anything other than mild bewilderment at the phenomenal success of the team.

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Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,638	Also, I fucking love Mo.

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Eja Cool8 Member shown actual size Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 9,009	Most-watched TV event in US history, it seems. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-19253273 Poke yer Superbowl __________________ "A friend of mine described her disgust as two Blackwater mercs, shortly after introducing themselves, proposed a two-on-one sex act that involved one of the men ejaculating on the other." Steve Fainaru: "Big Boy Rules"

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Eja Cool8 Member shown actual size Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 9,009	Sir Chris to join the likes of Her Maj. Sir Sean, and Nelson Mandela in getting the Freedom of Edinburgh http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotlan...-fife-19346670 Guess he'll be alright for the odd free pint or fish supper then __________________ "A friend of mine described her disgust as two Blackwater mercs, shortly after introducing themselves, proposed a two-on-one sex act that involved one of the men ejaculating on the other." Steve Fainaru: "Big Boy Rules"

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Eja Cool8 Member shown actual size Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 9,009	Paralympians are doing bloody well, better tally than Beijing already, and still time for more __________________ "A friend of mine described her disgust as two Blackwater mercs, shortly after introducing themselves, proposed a two-on-one sex act that involved one of the men ejaculating on the other." Steve Fainaru: "Big Boy Rules"

04-Sep-2012, 16:16	#406
Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,638	I find it difficult to take the Paralympics seriously given the fairly confusing number of categories (for a casual observer), athletes tackling multiple disciplines and the huge world record breakers. Very pleased they're getting recognition for a lot of had work, although I expect they wouldn't appreciate that sentiment.

04-Sep-2012, 16:27	#408
Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,638	I'm not sure I'd have given much of a shit about "old athletics" then, although I don't think Roger Bannister was one for the taking part.

04-Sep-2012, 16:29	#409
Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,638	I also don't think top Paralympians care much bout taking part either, certainly not if that cyclist's reaction to disqualification is anything to go by.

10-Sep-2012, 10:53	#413
Orange member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 6,638	It's not for me to tell someone what they can't enjoy, but I haven't found it in any way compelling. The depth of competition is much lower, evidenced by some of the margins of victory, the laughable attempt to fix the outcome of the H1-3 women's road race, David Weir winning across dramatically different distances and Vergeer's 469 match unbeaten record. That largely reflects the competitiveness of the sport and the regularity of competition, but it's a poor substitute for the Olympics. All that being said, I appear to be in a minority of 1.... The Olympics were unbelievable and it makes me a little sad to think we'll never experience anything like it again Last edited by Orange; 10-Sep-2012 at 10:56.

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