Olympics Thread
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="canefan" data-cid="605039" data-time="1470907766">
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<p>I think we got poor calls in both the women's final and the quarter final. But at the end of the day you have to suck it up and lose with grace, something That was evident in 2007</p>
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<p>The harbinger of doom was social media experts jumping online and saying 'it's ok the men will do the job the women couldn't......."</p>
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<p>Yeah righto, good one.</p>
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<p>Anyone trying to claim it was the refs fault they lost 3 out of 4 games has rocks in their head.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="MN5" data-cid="605040" data-time="1470908836"><p>Anyone trying to claim it was the refs fault they lost 3 out of 4 games has rocks in their head.</p></blockquote>The ref didn't make us miss all those tackles
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<p>Sounds to me like the wheels fell of the campaign somewhat well before they left for Rio. Lost the dressing room or fights amongst the players or some such I expect details will emerge in the fullness of time. </p>
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<p>Titj had a great run, but all runs have to end eventually. In the end time catches up with us all. It will for Hansen as well if we leave him in the post long enough. </p>
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Had a look at some other results. Cancellara wins the time trial. Froome in 3rd. That fluffybunny is suss.</p></blockquote>
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Rowing is great to watch. Should get to bed but really enjoying these races.
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Fark these guys are shit hot.
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="TeWaio" data-cid="605081" data-time="1470923709">
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<p>They won in 6:59, walk in the park considering their world record is 6:03 </p>
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<p>6:08 but not really comparable because London had much more favourable conditions.</p>
