Olympics Thread

[Damo]

<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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<p>Hope Fiji go all the way and their first medal is a gold.  </p>

[booboo]

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="mariner4life" data-cid="604892" data-time="1470870891"><p>
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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Cancellara or Froome?

[TeWaio]

<p>Bond and Murray up in 20mins #NZsfirstgold<br><br>
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[canefan]

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<p>Bond and Murray up in 20mins #NZsfirstgold<br><br>
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<p>Don't jinx it!!!</p>

[Rancid Schnitzel]

Rowing is great to watch. Should get to bed but really enjoying these races.

[canefan]

Not on my sky go. Fuck you sky

[TeWaio]

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<p>Not on my sky go. Fuck you sky</p>
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BBC iPlayer + a VPN (i'll PM you one)</p>

[TeWaio]

<p>Halfway thru and they're away and gone, smashing it.</p>

[hydro11]

<p>Bond and Murray well ahead.</p>

[TeWaio]

<p>5 seconds clear with 500m to go</p>

[Rancid Schnitzel]

Fark these guys are shit hot.

[hydro11]

<p>Gold!</p>

[TeWaio]

<p>Gold by 3s over the Saffers, Italy third.  :good1:</p>

[TeWaio]

<p>They won in 6:59, walk in the park considering their world record is 6:03 </p>

[Unco]

<p>Worth staying up for. Those two are brilliant.</p>

[Unco]

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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>

[canefan]

Yessss. Slow start but Hamish Bond and the White Jules Winfield win another gold and it's not close

[Billy Tell]

Well that was satisfying. A balm on the 7s wound.

[Bovidae]

<p>Ditto.  I don't know if I will get to sleep now.  :)</p>
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<p>Hopefully this is the first of many medals from the rowers.</p>

[sparky]

Congratulations to Bond and Murray on another Olympic Gold Medal. Unbeaten since 2009. Ruthless Kiwi champions.