The London Olympics 2012

[Gabriel1]

I've just seen the USA 400m runner in the relay heats break his leg after around 200m and still carry on to finish his lap in around 46 seconds!!!

Here is a link to a news story about it http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/US-runner-finishes-Olympic-relay-lap-on-broken-leg-3775937.php

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[Richard Brown]

WOW! A clean sweep for Jamaica in the men's 200m. Brilliant!

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[leelai]

I've just seen the USA 400m runner in the relay heats break his leg after around 200m and still carry on to finish his lap in around 46 seconds!!!

Here is a link to a news story about it http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/US-runner-finishes-Olympic-relay-lap-on-broken-leg-3775937.php

The Archangel

Amazing story....he certainly went above and beyond.....if they win, he gets a medal too!

WOW! A clean sweep for Jamaica in the men's 200m. Brilliant!

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Just watched a replay.....Bolt is a true wonder! They all are!

He's coming to Australia on holidays! Woohoo!!

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[Richard Brown]

Now THAT is just brilliant!!! Don't mean the carnage but the amazing stuff they get to do on their bikes They're flying most of the time.

Ditto. I didn't see the carnage bits.

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[Richard Brown]

I've just seen the USA 400m runner in the relay heats break his leg after around 200m and still carry on to finish his lap in around 46 seconds!!!

Here is a link to a news story about it http://www.ctpost.com/sports/article/US-runner-finishes-Olympic-relay-lap-on-broken-leg-3775937.php

The Archangel

That is some story, Gabe. Imagine the pain! Imagine how very long 200m must be .....

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[Gabriel1]

That is some story, Gabe. Imagine the pain! Imagine how very long 200m must be .....

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They showed the race on the BBC.....he carried on running flat out, the way these guys run must have put a huge strain on his leg.....he needs a special medal for what he did!

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[Richard Brown]

Engrossed in the handball ESP v MNE. Very close score. 18 18 now

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[stranding]

Engrossed in the handball ESP v MNE. Very close score. 18 18 now

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Just seen some re-runs of the freestyle synchro swimming, the 3 medal winners & UK. Wonderful to watch the togetherness & athleticism but inexplicable, both how on earth they do it....and how anyone would want to

Russia got gold, China silver, Spain bronze. Canada 4th, UK 6th, Aus 8th.

More athletics (they are saying we can't beat last night's Jamaica's 123 results, which is true!) & diving this evening, with our hope Tom Daley.

 

[Richard Brown]

Just seen some re-runs of the freestyle synchro swimming, the 3 medal winners & UK. Wonderful to watch the togetherness & athleticism but inexplicable, both how on earth they do it....and how anyone would want to

Russia got gold, China silver, Spain bronze. Canada 4th, UK 6th, Aus 8th.

More athletics (they are saying we can't beat last night's Jamaica's 123 results, which is true!) & diving this evening, with our hope Tom Daley.

Yes it was great viewing. The artistry and strength combine so well.

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[Richard Brown]

The men's 4 x 100m relay was disastrous for GB. The baton was taken over outside of the box by the last runner. GB should have finished 2nd after Jamaica.

GB has been disqualified.


BTW, I've seen the remote controlled minis at work for the first time. They are visible behind the GB team during the interview.

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[Hayles66]

Oh hell, we've been here so many times. Always the baton. No excuses. Too fast, arm too wide, should have seen box coming up. Just saying.

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[Richard Brown]

Oh hell, we've been here so many times. Always the baton. No excuses. Too fast, arm too wide, should have seen box coming up. Just saying.

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You are right, Hayles. The baton handover is the weak link in relay races. Athletes need to practice, put the baton in the correct hand, match pace quickly. No need to look back and check where the baton is etc. The poor handovers are as bad as England trying to score penalties

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[Hayles66]

Oh you are so right. Hee hee. I was probably too harsh. I was disappointed though. What a waste.

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[Richard Brown]

The future of the Olympic Stadium is in question.

IMHO it should be retained and used as intended, for concerts, football training etc. Keeping it will add substance to the government's talk about promoting sport.

Do you agree? There are epetitions open on the UK Government's website. Do check them out and deal. Pass on the link to friends and contacts. PLEASE ACT somehow..the link is http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/



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[Hayles66]

Done

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