2012 Olympic games

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Mon Jul 30, 2012 5:46 pm

I'm watching, although I missed the queens jump at the opening ceremonies.

They sure have come a ways from the stick up your butt family they presented at the time of Diana's death.

But back to the games.... I think the men's swim team is in very fine form

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 1:02 pm

flopstock;1399537 wrote: I'm watching, although I missed the queens jump at the opening ceremonies.

They sure have come a ways from the stick up your butt family they presented at the time of Diana's death.

But back to the games.... I think the men's swim team is in very fine form

Speedos and all? :wah:

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Tue Jul 31, 2012 8:49 pm

Did you folks get robbed of your silver in men's gymnastics last night? I couldn't watch after I heard our guys blew it.

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 5:23 am

flopstock;1399559 wrote: Did you folks get robbed of your silver in men's gymnastics last night? I couldn't watch after I heard our guys blew it.

Bronze, I think, though it was silver initially.

Just watched the men's rowing...for someone who isn't really interested in sport, I was on the edge of my seat, clapping, cheering at the screen...our team did so well...bronze again but it was nearly gold at one point.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:00 am

Great night last night. Women gymnastics had a great win and Phelps became most decorated Olympian ever. Fun to watch.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:37 am

YZGI;1399562 wrote: Great night last night. Women gymnastics had a great win and Phelps became most decorated Olympian ever. Fun to watch.
:yh_clap

Great night is right! The girls were so graceful, so fabulous, I really enjoyed last night.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 8:31 am

It's kind of irritating listening to the announcers and reading stories about athletes "having to settle" for a silver or bronze.

#1 I don't think any athlete there settles for anything

#2 If announcers and reporters can't appreciate the achievement in a silver or bronze, they should not be reporting sports.

I think the Chinese swimmer that broke a record by several seconds was denied her moment in the sun because of speculation. I say shame on the press. If she was doping, it will test out and if she wasn't, she can never get the moment of glory back now.

I was especially irritated at the NBC attack on a soccer player because she dared to criticize the coverage.

AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Wed Aug 01, 2012 10:54 am

Well said flopstock.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 2:01 am

flopstock;1399568 wrote: It's kind of irritating listening to the announcers and reading stories about athletes "having to settle" for a silver or bronze.

#1 I don't think any athlete there settles for anything

#2 If announcers and reporters can't appreciate the achievement in a silver or bronze, they should not be reporting sports.

I think the Chinese swimmer that broke a record by several seconds was denied her moment in the sun because of speculation. I say shame on the press. If she was doping, it will test out and if she wasn't, she can never get the moment of glory back now.

I was especially irritated at the NBC attack on a soccer player because she dared to criticize the coverage.

I am just loving EVERYTHING !

1st athletic event starting ..... Go Jess in the heptathlon.

Congratulations to the medal winners AND those that come close. I feel their disappointment but in my eyes EVERY competitor is a true acheiver.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:49 pm

It is fun to watching all the events. I really do enjoy the live coverage, it must be off the BBC. They are great announcers, better than the replays on later on in the night.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Aug 03, 2012 4:29 pm

They're posting some events on Youtube:

:wah:

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:05 pm

Im in luv with Jessica Ennis

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:13 pm

Bruv;1399690 wrote: Im in luv with Jessica Ennis Been watching her.... bless, she was absolutely brilliant.... what a night ???/ That ginger geezer as well.

Bruv · Post by **Bruv** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 3:22 pm

oscar;1399693 wrote: Been watching her.... bless, she was absolutely brilliant.... what a night ???/ That ginger geezer as well.
And Mo and his daughter that was almost as big as him ?

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 5:56 pm

I loved watching mo run today. He seemed so surprised that he was about to win. It was awesome to watch.

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:48 am

what do great britian fans cheer for their athletes? we yell U S A, but I could only come up with MUR RAY while I was watching that awesome match this morning.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Aug 05, 2012 11:38 am

flopstock;1399727 wrote: what do great britian fans cheer for their athletes? we yell U S A, but I could only come up with MUR RAY while I was watching that awesome match this morning.

As the games are held In London, the loudest shouts come from the Metropolitan Police shouting ' Return Fire' every time a starting pistol Is fired.