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Fantastic stuff. 50 up with good chances for another 5 or 6 medals (we'll almost certainly get a sailing gold today for instance)

The track cycling team have been simply brilliant. Trott and Kenny last night were in a class of their own.

Galfon wrote:Kenny was ganged up on there..but pace pace pace wins the day..just what is the secret wiith these skinny Brits ?

Pretty much that their sole main goal is the Olympics. That is what dictates funding so that is where they aim to peak. They still do well at Worlds etc but their real goal is always the Olympics. Kenny for example has twice as many Olympic golds as world golds.

Sad stuff in the pole vaulting. Really unsporting behaviour to boo the Frenchman twice, the second time on the podium brings him to tears.

jared_7 wrote:Sad stuff in the pole vaulting. Really unsporting behaviour to boo the Frenchman twice, the second time on the podium brings him to tears.

Yeah quite pathetic.

I love how "normal" Trott and Kenny are. They are right up there with our greatest Olympians but seem so "normal". It is one of the things I like about the Olympics a lot of the competitors seem "normal" but have exceptional talent (and accompanying drive etc) in their field.

Big D wrote:

Galfon wrote:Kenny was ganged up on there..but pace pace pace wins the day..just what is the secret wiith these skinny Brits ?

Pretty much that their sole main goal is the Olympics. That is what dictates funding so that is where they aim to peak. They still do well at Worlds etc but their real goal is always the Olympics. Kenny for example has twice as many Olympic golds as world golds.

Interestingly in the papers today, some of the other nations are suggesting there is something amiss because Britain does well at the Olympics but isn't consistent elsewhere. Smells like sour grapes.

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Big D wrote:

Galfon wrote:Kenny was ganged up on there..but pace pace pace wins the day..just what is the secret wiith these skinny Brits ?

Pretty much that their sole main goal is the Olympics. That is what dictates funding so that is where they aim to peak. They still do well at Worlds etc but their real goal is always the Olympics. Kenny for example has twice as many Olympic golds as world golds.

Interestingly in the papers today, some of the other nations are suggesting there is something amiss because Britain does well at the Olympics but isn't consistent elsewhere. Smells like sour grapes.

The others are taking a far too simplistic view IMO. James was world champ then got injured, Wiggins/Doull/Burke/Clancy for a variety of reasons didn't ride in competition at full strength for a good while, GB still won the UCI world cup twice between Olympics, all bar 3 of team GBs cyclists had won at least one silver in the world champs between Olympics. And most importantly their funding is immense - £30million, which allows the best facilities, best coaches and best R+D. But for that funding they are measured on 1 main KPI - Olympic performance.

Also many other countries peaked at the worlds and apparently their times are down for the Olympics.

Looking forwards to the Triathlons although I wish they'd bring in the mixed relay like they had in the Commonwealth Games.

fivepointer wrote:Fantastic stuff. 50 up with good chances for another 5 or 6 medals (we're guaranteed to get a sailing gold today for instance)

FTFY

Sandydragon wrote:

Big D wrote:

Galfon wrote:Kenny was ganged up on there..but pace pace pace wins the day..just what is the secret wiith these skinny Brits ?

Pretty much that their sole main goal is the Olympics. That is what dictates funding so that is where they aim to peak. They still do well at Worlds etc but their real goal is always the Olympics. Kenny for example has twice as many Olympic golds as world golds.

Interestingly in the papers today, some of the other nations are suggesting there is something amiss because Britain does well at the Olympics but isn't consistent elsewhere. Smells like sour grapes.

Ozzy's winging about the poms being too good always makes me smile.

Big D wrote:Looking forwards to the Triathlons although I wish they'd bring in the mixed relay like they had in the Commonwealth Games.

Yep. It would add to it.

So, Lochte. What do you think happened? Was he really robbed at gun point or, as some are suggesting, went out on the piss, got his leg over and realised he would be bollocked so made up a cover story??

The Fail has published cctv footage of Lochte and his buddies returning to the village after the alleged incident and I think it adds a bit of weight to the cover story angle.

I know there's time left for more success, but Team GB have been magnificent in Rio.

Any early bolters for SPOTY?

Jason Kenny gets my vote. Whitlock second and Trott/Murray third.

There's just so many to choose from!!!

I predict the team winners will be Team GB. Eddie Jones front runner for coach of the year as a sop - any other year and England Rugby would get them team award (assuming a decent AI run)

For the individuals, it's probably Murray's to lose, I'd vote for Trott as of now, but we've plenty of Olympics, Paralympics and things like AIs to come.
I can see Rose getting a lot of votes as a big F*** You from the golf fans annoyed at the rest of us bitching that it shouldn't be in the Olympics; random footballer #4 could do the same - they do love to crash other people's parties (not that Jenson is still biter or anything).

Of course, if someone cals Invertwat a twat on camera, they'll be instant favourites.

Ranieri/The GB track cycling sprint coach/Jones/Coleman will all be in with a shout of coach of the year.

Team GB could get the team of the year but could be argued it isn't a team in the sense of what the award is about. The mens gymnastic team have done well. Leicester and Wales have had good years at the football. If Europe pump the USA then they might have a chance.

For SPOTY I'd like to see Whitlock win but there are many other deserving candidates.

Murray - Been to all 3 grand slam finals this year, won Wimbledon and the Olympics.
Froome - Might win the Vuelta to go with the TdF.
Mo - If he wins the 5k.
Kenny
Trott
Hamilton - if he wins the WC.
Peaty
Laugher - Gold and silver in the diving
Dujardin - Gold and silver at horse dancing
Itoje - If he still doesn't lose any more matches deserves a mention.

Just watched last night's beach volley - Wow, what a match!

Big D wrote:Ranieri/The GB track cycling sprint coach/Jones/Coleman will all be in with a shout of coach of the year.

Team GB could get the team of the year but could be argued it isn't a team in the sense of what the award is about. The mens gymnastic team have done well. Leicester and Wales have had good years at the football. If Europe pump the USA then they might have a chance.

For SPOTY I'd like to see Whitlock win but there are many other deserving candidates.

Murray - Been to all 3 grand slam finals this year, won Wimbledon and the Olympics.
Froome - Might win the Vuelta to go with the TdF.
Mo - If he wins the 5k.
Kenny
Trott
Hamilton - if he wins the WC.
Peaty
Laugher - Gold and silver in the diving
Dujardin - Gold and silver at horse dancing
Itoje - If he still doesn't lose any more matches deserves a mention.

Id suggest either Leicester or Wales football teams ahead of England rugby, just because their success was so unexpected. England have been transformed under Jones, no arguments about that, yet as a top class team they expect to win the 6N. The whitewash in Aus was a superb result, so you can make a strong case. But I think one of the football teams will probably get the award out due to the unexpected nature of their results.

It's pretty much impossible to choose SPOTY on a purely sporting basis because ther are so many deserviving people. I'd therefore choose Trott because so few women win or Mo because of what it says about refugees.

WaspInWales wrote:So, Lochte. What do you think happened? Was he really robbed at gun point or, as some are suggesting, went out on the piss, got his leg over and realised he would be bollocked so made up a cover story??

The Fail has published cctv footage of Lochte and his buddies returning to the village after the alleged incident and I think it adds a bit of weight to the cover story angle.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/swimmer-ry ... ed-8650224

QQ:
what do Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Steve Redgrave, Mo Farah & Jason Kenney have in common ?
(cluesey..Sir Roger Bannister & Joe Calzaghe are also in this distinguished group.)

Galfon wrote:QQ:
what do Sir Chris Hoy, Sir Steve Redgrave, Mo Farah & Jason Kenney have in common ?
(cluesey..Sir Roger Bannister & Joe Calzaghe are also in this distinguished group.)

I'm assuming it has something to do with unbeaten records?

..Not on my answercard!..

Must say SCH has been a superb addition to the beeb presenting team..great insight & true passion for the event, delivered with clarity & calmness.
With Balding & Boardman it's been a great job.
( the fact that every member of the team came away with some sort of medal has helped, obviously!)

Galfon wrote:..Not on my answercard!..

Must say SCH has been a superb addition to the beeb presenting team..great insight & true passion for the event, delivered with clarity & calmness.
With Balding & Boardman it's been a great job.
( the fact that every member of the team came away with some sort of medal has helped, obviously!)

I agree, Chris Hoy is a top man, no airs and graces to him, it was quite funny when Cav asked for his autograph the other day, SCH looked quite embarassed. He also likes rugby which obviously makes him a superior being

Awkward moment the other night before the sprint final when CB was getting overexcited and briefly laid her hands on the great man ( just in affection/ familiarity )
SCH seemed taken aback, shuffled his chair towards Joanne R and gave CB a funny look ir two.
He's still learning some if the the ropes, clearly.

All born on March 23rd?