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Old 05-08-2012, 16:20
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i have been watching a lot of the olympics because i am on holiday.. got another week to go yeah!.. i have freesat and have access to several olympic channels.. the coverage has been fantastic.. i'm not sure if it is provided by the bbc, but some of their commentators really go overboard with the praise.. when you mentioned jessica sbrum, i remembered the bbc commentator from last night.. i should have said that it was him who was doing the fawning.. i'm sorry for giving the impression it was you.. it is a great achievement for her.. mo farah's achievement was incredible.. all the medallists are great achievements.. when watching tomorrow's papers later, all but one of the papers went for jessica's image for the front page.. (one went for the woman's rowing pair) sadly mo's victory was probably too late for the presses..
I probably fawned a bit! I thought the BBC were fair with their coverage - they showed a lot of Mo Farah's family, his heavily pregnant with twins wife and their daughter came on to the track, that was lovely to see.

Both Greg and Mo got interviewed as well. For me, Jess got me a bit emotional because she got her medal on the night, Mo and Greg get theirs tonight instead.

Just watched Andy Murray win gold against Federer. Usually I back Federer because tennis is about the character rather the country for me but here, I was 100% Murray. So brilliant to see him win so comprehensively especially after how emotional the Wimbledon final was. Sports Personality of the Year is going to be blinding this year.

Let's hope he can do it again with Laura Robson later. I certainly won't love Belarus!
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Old 05-08-2012, 16:22
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So happy for Andy, he completely blew Federer off the court. He's definitely the form player going into the US Open...
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Old 05-08-2012, 16:28
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Congrats to Murray. Another gold for Team GB.
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Old 05-08-2012, 16:41
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So happy for Andy, he completely blew Federer off the court. He's definitely the form player going into the US Open...
No medal for Novak I'm not a fan of del Potro but I'm pleased Argentina have made their 2012 debut on the medal table.

So pleased for Venus and Serena too.


Fingers crossed for Andy and Laura. Azarenka's going to be looking to better her bronze and I don't think silver will be enough for her. Everyone got earphones ready?

Just watching Fed talk to Sue - he's such a gent, isn't he? I do love Sue Barker too!
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Old 05-08-2012, 16:45
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in beijing, team gb had -

19 gold, 13 silver, 15 bronze

the medal table is currently showing team gb with

16 gold, 9 silver, 9 bronze

i wonder if we will better the beijing total.. hope so

saw your post suzy hope Ireland can get some gold medals..

sbrum the pictures with mo's family were great.. i'm a twin.. wonder if they will be twin boys.. if they are anything like me and my brother they will be a handful.. mind you we didn't have a big sister..
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Old 05-08-2012, 16:54
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my tip for the pommel horse gold.. just got a silver

he had the same score as the hungarian but his degree of difficulty was greater.. unlucky.. almost gold #3

and another team gb bronze in the pommel horse too..
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Old 05-08-2012, 17:04
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in beijing, team gb had -

19 gold, 13 silver, 15 bronze

the medal table is currently showing team gb with

16 gold, 9 silver, 9 bronze

i wonder if we will better the beijing total.. hope so

saw your post suzy hope Ireland can get some gold medals..

sbrum the pictures with mo's family were great.. i'm a twin.. wonder if they will be twin boys.. if they are anything like me and my brother they will be a handful.. mind you we didn't have a big sister..
Well, a guaranteed tennis silver coming. After that, fingers so crossed!

On my Dad's side, my Grandparents had my Dad, 6 years later, boy twins and 3 years later boy/girl twins. It's supposed to skip a generation isn't it? So, when my sis starts breeding, we could have twinsanity all over again!

my tip for the pommel horse gold.. just got a silver

he had the same score as the hungarian but his degree of difficulty was greater.. unlucky.. almost gold #3

and another team gb bronze in the pommel horse too..
So unlucky there for Louis Smith but it's hard to feel bad when GB got 2 out of 3 available medals!
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Old 05-08-2012, 17:18
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No medal for Novak I'm not a fan of del Potro but I'm pleased Argentina have made their 2012 debut on the medal table.

So pleased for Venus and Serena too.

Fingers crossed for Andy and Laura. Azarenka's going to be looking to better her bronze and I don't think silver will be enough for her. Everyone got earphones ready?

Just watching Fed talk to Sue - he's such a gent, isn't he? I do love Sue Barker too!
I'm delighted for Del Potro after losing that marathon match against Federer. I wouldn't have begrudged Novak a medal but he has a bronze already (and so much more).

I can't stand Azarenka so will be rooting for Team GB again!

Not a fan of Federer at all. He can sound gracious at times but he can never just admit that he was outplayed. He said he didn't play that badly and that it could have been different if some of the big points went his way - he obviously slept through that hour long spell where he couldn't win a game!

in beijing, team gb had -

19 gold, 13 silver, 15 bronze

the medal table is currently showing team gb with

16 gold, 9 silver, 9 bronze

i wonder if we will better the beijing total.. hope so

saw your post suzy hope Ireland can get some gold medals..

sbrum the pictures with mo's family were great.. i'm a twin.. wonder if they will be twin boys.. if they are anything like me and my brother they will be a handful.. mind you we didn't have a big sister..
You'll definitely better Beijing, I'm sure of it.

And thanks for that - any medals at all are good for us as we often go home with nothing. Fingers crossed for Katie.
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Old 05-08-2012, 17:40
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my tip for the pommel horse gold.. just got a silver

he had the same score as the hungarian but his degree of difficulty was greater.. unlucky.. almost gold #3

and another team gb bronze in the pommel horse too..
I could watch Max Whitlock and Louis Smith all day long, for various reasons
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Old 05-08-2012, 17:44
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Also I think this games could be big for British tennis. I feel confident Murray will get his first grand slam next year. US Open will be taken by Nadal after his 2nd round Wimbledon exit and no Olympic participation, he should be fresh.

Whilst I think this will be the major kick on for Laura Robson. I feel Heather Watson will start kicking on next year too. Should be very exciting for British tennis next year
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Old 05-08-2012, 18:04
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Also I think this games could be big for British tennis. I feel confident Murray will get his first grand slam next year. US Open will be taken by Nadal after his 2nd round Wimbledon exit and no Olympic participation, he should be fresh.

Whilst I think this will be the major kick on for Laura Robson. I feel Heather Watson will start kicking on next year too. Should be very exciting for British tennis next year
Nadal won't win the US Open, he's injured and even if he makes it back in time he won't be match fit. Plus even when he's healthy the hardcourts are tough for him. I think Murray has a great chance to win it.
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Old 05-08-2012, 18:16
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Nadal won't win the US Open, he's injured and even if he makes it back in time he won't be match fit. Plus even when he's healthy the hardcourts are tough for him. I think Murray has a great chance to win it.
Actually lost track of time didn't realise US Open was only in 3 weeks .

I think a fully fit Nadal would have a chance though, even if hard courts are tough for him. WInner and runner-up in the previous 2 US Opens speak for themselves.

Must agree with Murray having a great chance though. Going in as Wimbledon champion and Olympic champion...possibly double Olympic champion
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Old 05-08-2012, 18:31
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Actually lost track of time didn't realise US Open was only in 3 weeks .

I think a fully fit Nadal would have a chance though, even if hard courts are tough for him. WInner and runner-up in the previous 2 US Opens speak for themselves.

Must agree with Murray having a great chance though. Going in as Wimbledon champion and Olympic champion...possibly double Olympic champion
Yeah if he was fit he'd have a chance alright. He still probably has some chance if he recovers in time but it's going to be very difficult for him to win it (much as I'd love him to - I'm a big fan!).

It's a fantastic opportunity for Murray to get his first slam...
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Old 05-08-2012, 18:35
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I'm delighted for Del Potro after losing that marathon match against Federer. I wouldn't have begrudged Novak a medal but he has a bronze already (and so much more).

I can't stand Azarenka so will be rooting for Team GB again!

Not a fan of Federer at all. He can sound gracious at times but he can never just admit that he was outplayed. He said he didn't play that badly and that it could have been different if some of the big points went his way - he obviously slept through that hour long spell where he couldn't win a game!
I know what you mean about Fed but I get a rose coloured glaze when it comes to him!


I want Laura and Andy to win this so much but I think Belarus have it tied up.
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Old 05-08-2012, 18:46
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Another reason to hate on Belarus
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Old 05-08-2012, 18:51
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Another reason to hate on Belarus
Hate the regime, not the player!
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Old 05-08-2012, 19:05
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Hate the regime, not the player!
Nooo i'm bitter . I actually seem in the minority of people who seem to like Azarenka. Her grunts seemed to have calmed today
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Old 05-08-2012, 19:09
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Nooo i'm bitter . I actually seem in the minority of people who seem to like Azarenka. Her grunts seemed to have calmed today
I like her. Was calling her Dolphin Girl today and imitating the difference between her power sonar and her frustrated sonar. I'm cool.
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Old 05-08-2012, 19:18
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I like her. Was calling her Dolphin Girl today and imitating the difference between her power sonar and her frustrated sonar. I'm cool.
Your farrrrr too cool
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Old 05-08-2012, 19:19
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so much to comment on, but I've taken my lappy walkabouts to the sofa so that I can see tonights results and watch my beloved fletics at the same time

gotterz, sounds like you had a great time - am insanely jealous, wish I was experiencing it
Chickens, I bet you're homesick - the marathon this morning went straight through the area I used to work in, it was very humbling
I was glued to the gymnastics finals, the two GB medal winners are both from the Eastern region - cue local BBC news making a meal of that
I missed the tennis as I'm a velodrome addict, excellent bronze for Kenny in the Omnium
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Old 05-08-2012, 19:37
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I'm a little bit in love with Perri Shakes-Drayton.
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Old 05-08-2012, 19:41
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I'm a little bit in love with Perri Shakes-Drayton.
Slightly easier to say than Katarina Johnson-Thompson , but only just!

I have great difficulty with some double barreled names
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Old 05-08-2012, 19:42
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Don't think that the BBC have even mentioned Dwain Chambers once tonight - guess they haven't forgiven him for doping-gate yet
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Old 05-08-2012, 19:55
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Slightly easier to say than Katarina Johnson-Thompson , but only just!

I have great difficulty with some double barreled names
I couldn't remember if she was Katarina Johnson-Thompson or Katarina Thompson-Johnson earlier. I said both just in case!

Don't think that the BBC have even mentioned Dwain Chambers once tonight - guess they haven't forgiven him for doping-gate yet
I can never decide whether I like him or not.

Insane Bolt always brings a smile to my face though.
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Old 05-08-2012, 19:56
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I couldn't remember if she was Katarina Johnson-Thompson or Katarina Thompson-Johnson earlier. I said both just in case!



I can never decide whether I like him or not.

Insane Bolt always brings a smile to my face though.
Ryan Bailey just brought a smile to my face too
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