Slime
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It's the discipline on the rings that blows my mind.
How .......................... just how?
How .......................... just how?
Olympics - Paris 2024
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Pin-seeker
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I honestly believe they’re superhuman.
I have to sit down to put my socks on.
AmandaJR
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I think it's hard to understand just how strong the gymnasts are. In particular their core strength - things they do defy belief. Pretty courageous too.
Arthur Wedge
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Great swim from Matt Richards - so close to gold
AmandaJR
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Scott too - looks good for the 4x200m relay.
Arthur Wedge
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Going to be a cracking race that
Also the mixed and medley relays
Got some great chances ahead
Rugby 7’s on as well - brilliant so far from GB
Ah gutted for them
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HomerJSimpson
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Kiss of death there Phil. USA were very goodGoing to be a cracking race that
Also the mixed and medley relays
Got some great chances ahead
Rugby 7’s on as well - brilliant so far from GB
Ah gutted for them
Slime
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10m pistol shooting, not exactly a 'made for TV' sport.
I don't think I've ever seen such a boring sport, and what's with those glasses that some are wearing?
Just put a scope on the bloody thing.
I don't think I've ever seen such a boring sport, and what's with those glasses that some are wearing?
Just put a scope on the bloody thing.
Swango1980
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You obviously didn't watch England at the Euro's
Arthur Wedge
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The shooting may have been boring to watch for some but look at the reaction from the competitors
That’s what 4 years of hard work culminates in
The arena is full
It’s what Olympics are all about
That’s what 4 years of hard work culminates in
The arena is full
It’s what Olympics are all about
HeftyHacker
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My mate was on the fringes of the GB gymnast team before injuries (curvature of the spine) meant he had to knock it on the head at 16 or so. His core strength was phenomenal and he could do some great party tricks - he was wowwing the crowds on a lads holiday once by doing a one handed handstand on a pillar before back flipping onto the beach.
The stead it put him in for other sports is ridiculous due to his unbelievable core strength. He started playing rugby and because he was just a little ball of muscle he was an absolute menace on the pitch for knocking back much bigger men.
I've said I want to get my lad into gymnastics when he's older as it does give you such a good basis for later on in life.
Swango1980
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I think this is the only thing Slime was referring to in all fairness.
I reckon we all agree the competitors have dedicated years of hard work to their discipline, along with being naturally talented to begin with. Rather than go out yesterday, buy a gun, go out on the piss last night and turn up to the event with a hangover, thinking they are Robocop or Billie the Kid. Although, ironically that would probably make it more entertaining for the TV Audience
HomerJSimpson
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A few Olympic sports that aren't exactly made for TV but to be there as a competitor and see the culmination of years of dedication and training must be such a feeling. Even for those competitors that realistically never have a medal chance, the chance to represent your country and compete is what the Olympics have always been aboutI think this is the only thing Slime was referring to in all fairness.
I reckon we all agree the competitors have dedicated years of hard work to their discipline, along with being naturally talented to begin with. Rather than go out yesterday, buy a gun, go out on the piss last night and turn up to the event with a hangover, thinking they are Robocop or Billie the Kid. Although, ironically that would probably make it more entertaining for the TV Audience
Arthur Wedge
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Great fight back from the GB hockey men , two quality finish’s to get a very good draw against the Dutch
AmandaJR
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Anyone watching the BMX? Have we been done by the judges again (boxing has been unreal) or was Worthington poor? Although...unless they fall off I aint got a clue!
Arthur Wedge
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From the commentary team they are pretty much saying she didn’t do enough but no idea what she did wrong
HomerJSimpson
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Difficult to argue constructivvely as I have no idea technically what is good and under-performing. Thought the boxing scoring has been atrocious across the board
AmandaJR
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Amplitude - just looked it up...not even sure they're using the correct word?!
Just say "height"...
Just say "height"...
Events with judging.................. Happens every Olympics. Bin em off, isn't that right @Pin-seeker
. Happens every Olympics. Bin em off, isn't that right @Pin-seeker
Arthur Wedge
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What a great watch to see GB win the trap gold medal
48 out of 50 hit ?!
48 out of 50 hit ?!
