The olympic thread

[threedogs]

Love my sport and the games hopefully will show case the best of the best.
Usain Bolt may still be a starter, even at 80% thats a 9.8sec 10 mtrs lol.
Where will we Aust medal maybe some swimming events,,, Kyaks,, shooting
Equestrian maybe,,, yatching,,50k walk and lets wait and see ..
Im looking forward to it despite all the problems lol

[10G]

Have I just not been paying attention, but have these Olympics been just about unheard of? You normally see all sorts of stuff in the news, but this time around, promotion and news items seem to have been few & far between.

It's almost like they've been so darn busy trying to complete all the building and cleaning, that they've forgotten to advertise it.

[Ben-e-boy]

My cousin is competing in the shotput

[threedogs]

My cousin is competing in the shotput

Hope he does well Ben, will be looking out for him for sure

its a forgotten sport when compared to swimming

[threedogs]

First Gold to Mack Horton in the 400 freestyle Great race
Also a bronze in the team Archery Oi Oi Oi

[NissanGQ4.2]

Boring......... why do all the boring sports only make it 2 the Olympics?

Turn dirtbikes, 4wd's rallycars, V8's into an Olympic sport then it would be worth watching

[threedogs]

Boring......... why do all the boring sports only make it 2 the Olympics?

Turn dirtbikes, 4wd's rallycars, V8's into an Olympic sport then it would be worth watching

Must admit I feel the same with these games there is no Hype about them.
Dont worry all those sports events you mentioned will be admitted to the Olympics
Like stupid sports if you could call it that Parcor or what ever they call it, stupid sport stupid.
what about some log cutting etc lol

[threedogs]

Chalk up another gold in the womens 4 x 100 freestyle relay
in world record time of 3.30.65
The Yanks came in 2nd lol

[the evil twin]

What the Hell is that absolute rubbish 'Synchronised Swimming' about and how on earth is it an Olympic class sport.
I mean, fair dinkum, even typing the words almost made me chuck.
Should be replaced by Abalone Diving or Croc Wrestling

My other pet hate at Olympic level are Golf and Tennis et al can have professional athletes and Boxing, Wrestling et al cannot.
Mainstream Sport professional competitors would rather win a Major Title than a Gold any day, the entry list names prove it.

But as long as we beat the Yanks in the Pool and Poms anywhere else I'm good with the concept

[DX grunt]

Golf and Tennis et al can have professional athletes and Boxing, Wrestling et al cannot.


I was only talking about that this morning.

I thought the Olympics was for 'amateurs' (no disrespect, of course), not, 'professionals' (no disrespect of course)

[4bye4]

If interviewing co interviewers from you own country about previous olympics was a sport we would win gold gold gold!


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[threedogs]

I was only talking about that this morning.

I thought the Olympics was for 'amateurs' (no disrespect, of course), not, 'professionals' (no disrespect of course)

Many an athelete has had his medal taken for EG receiving a 500 pound payment for endorsing a certain product.

[threedogs]

Hasnt quite gone to plan as some would want but thats competion at the highest level.
Pic is of a Georgian athlete lifting a staggering 258KG hard to imagine it eh 258 kg.
Took the pick today while waiting to pick up the MOF from work lol

[mudski]

Just seen on telly that the olypmians have free Maccas on site in Rio. They have eaten so much Maccas have had to put a 20 item limit per day on each person.
Great to see they are eating right atleast. Lol.

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[jay see]

Just seen on telly that the olypmians have free Maccas on site in Rio. They have eaten so much Maccas have had to put a 20 item limit per day on each person.
Great to see they are eating right atleast. Lol.

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Like they've never seen maccas before. What a disgrace...

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[Clunk]

Just seen on telly that the olypmians have free Maccas on site in Rio. They have eaten so much Maccas have had to put a 20 item limit per day on each person.
Great to see they are eating right atleast. Lol.

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Maybe they're grabbing them to give to the needy

[Lord Tim]

I might get accused of being a chap that lives under bridges
but......

do we talk about medal tables

[jack]

I might get accused of being a chap that lives under bridges
but......

do we talk about medal tables

Haha, not at the moment. And not cricket either.

[mudski]

I might get accused of being a chap that lives under bridges
but......

do we talk about medal tables

Go ahead. I don't even know where we stand on the tally. I haven't watch one bit of the 'limpics. Not real interested in it this time. I take it the UK are above Australia...

[Sprock]

What are these 'Olympics' you speak of ? •puts head back in the sand•

[Clunk]

Go ahead. I don't even know where we stand on the tally. I haven't watch one bit of the 'limpics. Not real interested in it this time. I take it the UK are above Australia...
Considering the "experts" were saying thay Australia should get 4th on the standings......

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/imported/2016/08/230.jpg

[10G]

Everyone seems to be complaining about how their athletes have underperformed, I bet that makes the athletes feel good.

I wonder how long it is before they have events for something to do with Facebook, Instagram and some of those other time consuming modern day sports? It'd be great, you could watch the Limpics on Snapchat!

[Plasnart]

Watched some equestrian last night. What an exquisite display of equine tail plaiting.

[threedogs]

After BMX I think marbles should be in the 2020 games I was pretty good ,,,,remember the plastic sandles lol

[Bacho86]

Does anyone know what time channel 7 will show a reply of the boomers win against Lithuania ? Missed it last night


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[threedogs]

No but Serbia and Aust are playing saturday morning from what I saw

[happygu]

Does anyone know what time channel 7 will show a reply of the boomers win against Lithuania ? Missed it last night


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Don't know about the replay but i think it will definitely be shown again, as it was spectacular to watch ( if you are an Aussie and not Lithuanian ;) )

If you get the chance to view it, it is prime viewing

[mudski]

Everyone seems to be complaining about how their athletes have underperformed, I bet that makes the athletes feel good.

I wonder how long it is before they have events for something to do with Facebook, Instagram and some of those other time consuming modern day sports? It'd be great, you could watch the Limpics on Snapchat!

Whats snapchat? I have only just gotten onto Facebook. Not that I've used it, or know how too. Lol.


Watched some equestrian last night. What an exquisite display of equine tail plaiting.

Lol. Were to sipping a shandy whilst observing the equine display?

[NissanGQ4.2]

Is it over yet????????????? Home and away was more interesting 2 watch.............. have 2 spend my afternoon and evenings watching the grass grow in the backyard

[threedogs]

Is it over yet????????????? Home and away was more interesting 2 watch.............. have 2 spend my afternoon and evenings watching the grass grow in the backyard

IMHO I think the whole cast of H&A should be on that plane

[Bacho86]

Don't know about the replay but i think it will definitely be shown again, as it was spectacular to watch ( if you are an Aussie and not Lithuanian ;) )

If you get the chance to view it, it is prime viewing

Definitely hoping they replay it then!!


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[Plasnart]

Whats snapchat? I have only just gotten onto Facebook. Not that I've used it, or know how too. Lol.



Lol. Were to sipping a shandy whilst observing the equine display?

Oh my good man it was simply devine! And those top hats and blazers, such exemplary millinery and tailoring skills on show to the world!

[Ben-e-boy]

My cousin is competing in the shotput

He has made it to the finals :D. They're on tomorrow at 0930

[Clunk]

Everyone seems to be complaining about how their athletes have underperformed, I bet that makes the athletes feel good.

I wonder how long it is before they have events for something to do with Facebook, Instagram and some of those other time consuming modern day sports? It'd be great, you could watch the Limpics on Snapchat!
Not me, I think all the athletes have done extremely well to get where they are and achieved what they've achieved.... and we should all be patting them on the back.

[threedogs]

My cousin is competing in the shotput

Is your cousin Birkenhead ? I think he qualified for the finals
They are on now Friday morning

[taslucas]

How cool would it be to have Olympic motorsports!? We could spend millions on an A.I.D (Australian institute of driving). Although we might find it hard to have an Australian vehicle manufacturer these days..

>>>tappin from tassie

[threedogs]

Ben-e-boy seems your cousin is 7th best in the world no mean feat.
The Yank that won threw 22.22mtr hard act to follow , Cuz threw 19.45
I think. Can hold his head high

[Ben-e-boy]

Ben-e-boy seems your cousin is 7th best in the world no mean feat.
The Yank that won threw 22.22mtr hard act to follow , Cuz threw 19.45
I think. Can hold his head high

20.45 was his best. His pb is 21.21 I think