Olympics Thread

ACT Crusader

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="606516" data-time="1471548257">I was more talking what they were eating would play havoc on them, high fat, salt, sugars whereas most of them would have specific controlled diets, i know they are letting thier hair down, but surely spend a bit of time visiting herb.</blockquote>
 
I don't think it would TR. Yeah it sounds extraordinary to think what they're putting in that amount of saturated fats, salt and refined sugar, but having a binge after burning up a hell of a lot of energy building up to their events and then the actual competing would mean a big burst in 'energy' would be more about bringing some equilibrium. 
Plus they'll need the extra energy boost for the partying and extracurricular activities thereafter.....

Mokey

So a gold, two silvers and a bronze so far today. Plus Walsh and Gill qualifying for shot final. Good shit, people.
 
On a boo note, Lydia isn't playing very well. One unders aren't going to win her anything.

Cookie

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="606516" data-time="1471548257">I was more talking what they were eating would play havoc on them, high fat, salt, sugars whereas most of them would have specific controlled diets, i know they are letting thier hair down, but surely spend a bit of time visiting herb.</blockquote>
 
After years of eating healthy those Maccy Ds must taste good, but I reckon with all that fat... let's just say I wouldn't want want to be clearing out the Olympic dunnies.

taniwharugby

A few of those weightlifters look like they spend a bit of time at Maccas anyway, on their way to KFC!

Bovidae

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="hydro11" data-cid="606471" data-time="1471526041">
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She always finishes well but was never going to catch the Hungarian.
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Kozak is as dominant in the 500 m as Carrington is in the 200 m. A gold medal was always a longshot.
 
It's still a fantastic achievement by Lisa and she has created some NZ history at an Olympics - the first female athlete to win more than one medal at the same Olympics.

taniwharugby

is the Shotput final on shortly?

Unco

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="606566" data-time="1471562888">
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is the Shotput final on shortly?
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Just about to start. They're just doing a weird introduction thing at the moment.

taniwharugby

and that Willis Willis is up at 11.45 too.

hydro11

Some good throws early in the shot put.

hydro11

Walsh currently 5th with one more to throw.

Mokey

Walsh in 5th, Gill in 7th after first round.

Higgins

And one real big throw about twenty two and a quarter metres by a Yank thrower. Looks like Tom Walsh will be looking at silver at best after that one.

Higgins

And Jacko with a good 20.5 metre throw in his latest shot. Shame Mark Watson is doing the commentary - it means I have to have the mute in operation.

hydro11

Willis looks very good.

Mokey

Willis third in the semi, through to final.
 
Fuck I love Nigel Yalden commentating. He can make anything sound the most exciting thing ever.

Higgins

Tom into 4th after 21.20m in his second throw immediately followed up by the big Yank Crouser increasing his lead

Immenso Rapido

Woah, thought the Great Wall was about to close up in front of Wilis about 70m out.

Unco

Very good finish from Willis, went from nowhere to third in the last 30 odd metres.

mariner4life

Willis got in a couple of bad spots but always looked comfortable, and once he found a gap powered home to qualify

Higgins

Jacko's third throw is not an improvement but at this stage he is still sitting in 7th place, just inside the eight to continue on woth another three throws

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