Olympics Thread

[canefan]

The men seem to be struggling at the velodrome

[mariner4life]

Lol what? 126,0000 euro for a bike? Fuck me dead

[canefan]

The spending gulf between countries is huge. The British are racing $200k bike as well

[barky1]

@canefan any idea who designs ours? Wondering if there is a crossover with yachts, kayaks etc in terms of lightweight and aerodynamic design. Probably a no.8 expense compared to other nations. Interesting that murica don't try as hard with track cycling

[Higgins]

The Morris Minors roll the Ferraris as NZ trounce Italy in the semifinals of the Womens Pursuit. Up against the USA in the final so looking very promising for another gold, with silver at the worst.

[nostrildamus]

@KiwiMurph said in Olympics Thread:

Italian female athletics uniforms

Armani, I believe.

[MiketheSnow]

5 in a row

[antipodean]

@mariner4life said in Olympics Thread:

Lol what? 126,0000 euro for a bike? Fuck me dead

They might as well say a million - they're not selling them.

[sparky]

Australia beats GB in the finals of the men's Team Pursuit to win Gold.

Australia have 17 Golds and are 3rd in the medal table with only the two superpowers above them. An absolutely amazing Olympics for the Aussies.

[sparky]

New Zealand against the USA in the final of the women's Team Track Cycling Pursuit.

[Billy Tell]

Bugger!

[sparky]

A great effort by NZ, a silver medal.

But USA too strong. One tenth of a second off the World Record. Congratulations to them.

[sparky]

Second Gold in these games for Kristen Faulkner who also won the Olympic Road Race. Legend!

[Billy Tell]

McCartney 2 from 2. The only competitor to skip 2.4 m. Come on Eliza!!

[Billy Tell]

We can’t finish behind Ireland on the table. They only passionately follow 3 sports. Gaelic football which is Aussie rules with a soccer ball. Hurling which is Aussie rules with a hockey stick. And English football involving Liverpool or Man U. These sports are generally enjoyed at the pub with a pint of Guinness. We are more sporty than them!

[Billy Tell]

Currently down to 7 pole vaulters having cleared 4.7 m. The other 2 kiwis still in but I doubt they clear the height.

[sparky]

@Billy-Tell said in Olympics Thread:

McCartney 2 from 2. The only competitor to skip 2.4 m. Come on Eliza!!

She's leading the competition at the moment, but a long way to go.

https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/results/athletics/women-s-pole-vault/fnl-000100--

[sparky]

Katie Moon won in Tokyo with 4.90. Probably something similar will be needed to win tonight.

[Victor Meldrew]

I'm watching the hurdles and Andrew Cotter is commentating. Adds colour and gives an ignoramus like me a good understanding of how runners can fuck up a hurdle.

Is there no sport this bloke isn't brilliant at?

[Billy Tell]

Has to get 4.8 as 3 jumpers already over. 1 miss so far.