London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics - General discussion

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Aaaahhhh so this is NOT for the medals then? its only to determine the running order for the final run??

No it's not for medals, the seedings that took place earlier determine who goes into which semi final and what gate they are in, then the top 4 riders from each go into the final.
 
No it's not for medals, the seedings that took place earlier determine who goes into which semi final and what gate they are in, then the top 4 riders from each go into the final.

Ok thanks 👍
 
Big night in the athletics tonight with the 200m mens semi final and final on later!
 
Good to see Lawrence Clarke in the final of the 110m hurdles! 👍 shame that Andy Turner didnt make it though...

..bolt and blake blowing everyone away as usual!!!
 
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The 2012 Volleyball World league champions Poland, losing to, and will lose to Russia in the quarter finals. Guess they couldn't bring that form to the olympics.
Italy and Brazil already through, Russia to follow. Bulgaria will probably get the 4th place.
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Good to see Lawrence Clarke in the final of the 110m hurdles! 👍 shame that Andy Turner didnt make it though...

..bolt and blake blowing everyone away as usual!!!

Usain Bolt is soooooo cool.
 
Bolt as usual jogs the last 100m, and his subsequent interview lead to me having a debate with my dad about whether he can be arrogant or not.
 
Bolt as usual jogs the last 100m, and his subsequent interview lead to me having a debate with my dad about whether he can be arrogant or not.

I dont think that Bolt is arrogant..at the moment! but i think he is turning quite arrogant!
 
Many people still say the the same about Lewis Hamilton... i think it's important not to mistake confidence for arrogance.
 
I personally think that if anyone can be arrogant, the fastest man in the world can be. :lol:

Y'know hes had an autobiography out for a while now, do you know what its called??....9.58!..his world record time!!
 
Paddy Barnes is 17- 10 up after the second round in boxing :)

C'MON IRELAND :D

He just got body checked by the Indian into the ropes and Paddy got warned? I don't understand..
 
Paddy Barnes is 17- 10 up after the second round in boxing :)

C'MON IRELAND :D

He just got body checked by the Indian into the ropes and Paddy got warned? I don't understand..

Have Ireland won many medals at this years games matty?

Im not taking the mickey, im just asking!
 
Allyson Felix finally succeeded in the Olympic Games, and won the ladies' 200m to Daft Punk's One More Time playing in the stadium. :P

And did anyone else see the green laser someone pointed towards here while she was celebrating...? Doesn't those things cause eye damage?
 
The presenter in the uk (john inverdale) just said that the 110m mens hurdles is the last event of the night?! isnt the 200m final on after this??!
 
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Have Ireland won many medals at this years games matty?

Im not taking the mickey, im just asking!

Well, Katie Taylor is in the Womens 60kg Final.
Paddy Barnes is in the Final for whatever weight he's in.
And John-Joe Nevis is in the Bantamweight Semi-Final.

So we're guaranteed at least 3 medals.

I'm guessing 1 Gold and 2 Silvers. Katie Taylor to get the Gold. 👍
 
Lawrence Clarke got 4th!!👍


So is that it for the athletics tonight?? i thought the 200m mens final is on?!
 
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Well, Katie Taylor is in the Womens 60kg Final.
Paddy Barnes is in the Final for whatever weight he's in.
And John-Joe Nevin is in the Bantamweight Semi-Final.

So we're guaranteed at least 3 medals.

I'm guessing 1 Gold and 2 Silvers. Katie Taylor to get the Gold. 👍

Michael Conlon as well in the Semi's, and Barnes has only got to the semi's for the time being.

Cian O'Connor(the guy who drug-cheated his horse in Athens to get Gold) got us a Bronze earlier too.👍
 
Watching the womens high jump on tv and she leaves her sunglasses right in the middle of the mat. :facepalm:

Also going to watch the diving semifinals on saturday, Sitting in row 45 so there is no chance I will see anything but its nice to feel the "atmosphere".
 
Gold again for the USA in Women's Bikini Volleyball! What a magnificent team Misty and Kerri make. Three consecutive Gold Medals, just outstanding. Americans win the silver as well, possibly the least amount of attention ever given to a silver medal duo.

Misty and Kerri retire on top... (at least from the Olympic Games - not sure if this is their final FINAL match).
 
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