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Old 15-08-2016, 00:48   #46
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I think there may have been some worry about Team GB's abilities away from home .London 2012 would take some beating but i reckon this is a brilliant performance from the whole team
Agreed. GB have performed well across the range of disciplines.

All this despite the predictions from No 10 that Brexit would mean we would get no medals in Rio because without the EU we are useless.

Not sure what's to come though; maybe we have peaked?
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Not sure what's to come though; maybe we have peaked?
We peaked in 1908, they had the tug of war included as an event back then, how cool would that be now
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Agreed. GB have performed well across the range of disciplines.

All this despite the predictions from No 10 that Brexit would mean we would get no medals in Rio because without the EU we are useless.

Not sure what's to come though; maybe we have peaked?
Hopefully we have little Nicola Adams in boxing..
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Hopefully we have little Nicola Adams in boxing..
And maybe Mo can do it again on Wednesday as well.
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Not sure what's to come though; maybe we have peaked?
Triathlon is a good bet for a couple of medals, we've a guaranteed gold in the sailing plus a few more possibilities in the athletics.

Still it all pales into insignificance compared to the mighty Sir Andy Murray, I'm sure MarkC will be round shortly to offer his congratulations to such an outstanding British athlete.
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We peaked in 1908, they had the tug of war included as an event back then, how cool would that be now
The event could be called Rope-a-Dope

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Hopefully we have little Nicola Adams in boxing..
I'm sure there's a medal there and as Den says, Mo too.

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Still it all pales into insignificance compared to the mighty Sir Andy Murray, I'm sure MarkC will be round shortly to offer his congratulations to such an outstanding British athlete.
We're all in this together. Team GB
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Having lived through decades during which the UK had virtually no representation in gymnastics and swimming, for example, I think the transformation evident in the last few years has been remarkable.

If I had to pick one person, amongst many, to single out in the gymnastics it'd be Lewis Smith who I think is a very fine young man indeed. I've long admired his attitude and his tears as he just missed out on the Gold said it all to me. I think his example has in large part served to inspire many to go on to better things.

As a near neighbour of one of our other medal prospects for the last 15 years or so, I have seen all too well the extent of the training and dedication required to succeed at this level so they have my absolute admiration and respect. They're a credit to our nation and I'm very much hoping that the young lady in question will fulfil her dreams. I just know the smile on her face will be something to behold.
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'Strictly' speaking Louis is always a winner but yes, it was clear how much the sport means to him and, although I'm cautious about commenting on people I don't know, he does I agree come across as a nice bloke. He can feel proud of his achievement as I'm sure his family is.

A little uncomfortable with women punching each other (breasts and ovaries) but people are free to choose and on that basis I hope she wins for us (but no-one gets hurt).
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The event could be called Rope-a-Dope



I'm sure there's a medal there and as Den says, Mo too.



We're all in this together. Team GB
And we certainly are in this together as Charlotte Dujardin wins gold in the
Individual dressage.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/olympics/36772910
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The event could be called Rope-a-Dope
If the Olympics really wanted to be inclusive they'd bring it back, a load of fat slobs wandering slowly round the track slightly out of breath at opening ceremony would act as inspiration to us all, we could all be that athlete on day if we train hard and eat right.

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Triathlon is a good bet for a couple of medals, we've a guaranteed gold in the sailing plus a few more possibilities in the athletics.

Still it all pales into insignificance compared to the mighty Sir Andy Murray, I'm sure MarkC will be round shortly to offer his congratulations to such an outstanding British athlete.

Didn't watch it but I heard him interviewed and he is growing on me more and more, I was impressed with him taking journalists to task over fred perry and in a non sporting sense he hasn't put a foot wrong since imo
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French athlete disqualified from finishing 2nd in the Women's 10km swim. Looking at it, it appears she jumps on top of her opponent in a battle for second and then gets that first touch on the line. Controversial but just going off what I see.
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2016 Olympics has been fantastic; with some amazing results, it's been a truly exciting event.
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Watching the cycling, Mark Cavendish gets a Silver!
Liked cycle racing ever since I saw World Champs Reg Harris (Manchester) v Arie van Vliet (Dutch) at Halesowen ‘Velodrome’ late 1940/50 era. I still cycle a bit but don't exactly speeed along .
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I still cycle a bit but don't exactly speeed along .
You're amongst friends here (well, mostly) . Great silver for Cav but also happy for Viviani who rides for Sky.
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Can't go anywhere in the world without horrid boxing judges showing up somewhere, worst of all in a gold medal fight.

Russia's world champion Evgeny Tishchenko beats Kazakhstan's Vassiliy Levit to win gold in the men's 91kg

Vassily has the first two rounds, the commentators have it that way, I have it that way, the entire stadium has it that way, somehow Tishchenko walks away with a Unanimous decision, bad judging. The Russian rallies a bit in the third but doesn't get close to a 10-8 by any means. Crap decision, wish there was something that could be done.
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