The Olympics

[TANGODANCER]

Nationalism isn't built into anything. Tribalism maybe. Thats the same nonsense that people come out with when defening arbitrary lines on a map as if they were pre-ordained to never change. They have done, constantly, forever. Take the Ryder Cup as a good example. We just cheer for whoever we're told we're part of.

The next generation may accept that Bolton is part of Greater Manchester and not Lancashire, I never will.

[TANGODANCER]

Getting pretty much chewed up in track and field.

[bobo the clown]

i like the French

[Bruce Rioja]

I'm not so sure that Anthony Ogogo won that fight at all, but 15 - 10 says he did. So

[TANGODANCER]

I'm not so sure that Anthony Ogogo won that fight at all, but 15 - 10 says he did. So

Was half expecting the other guy to get it, but maybe the judges see different things to us. He's sure of a bronze now anyway so,yeah, well done.

[keveh]

I really like Ogogo, his attitude is brilliant and the story behind what's spurring him on is what makes the Olympics so special.

However, in his last two fights I thought he'd lost them in the last round, his head looked like a rag dolls being beaten. Like TD said, the judges see things differently and they're the ones who know how to score, so I'm happy to trust them if he keeps on winning!

[Dr Hotdog]

I'm off to the Olympics tonight at Old Scaffold for the Men's Footie Semi Final between Brazil and South Korea.
Still a bit miffed the Referee and his Assistant didn't spot just how far off his line the SK Keeper was when he saved Sturridge's (poor) penalty in Cardiff on Saturday but so be it. Should be a cracking match!

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

Didn't like the look of Idowu's first attempt in the triple jump qualifying.

[Armchair Wanderer]

Going to the basketball quarters tomorrow. Was hoping to see the USA but they were moved to the later session because they're more "primetime". Obviously disappointed but the games we're seeing are two local derbys that should be competitive.

Everything is about sponsorship and TV audiences these days!

[Lord Kangana]

Didn't like the look of Idowu's first attempt in the triple jump qualifying.

It was a little ropey, wasn't it. Having said that, with the way the rest of Team GB™ has performed, there isn't really a great deal hinging on his medal, nor indeed after his snubbing of the team ethos do I feel a great deal of sympathy.

Naturally, I was always behind him should he win gold!

[Wandering Willy]

Is he the one who disappeared and couldn't be contacted by the team?

[Lord Kangana]

Unless I'm mistaken, yes.

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

No pace down the runway. Completely fouled second attempt, another very short effort for his third. Looks on his way out to me unless he can pull something out of the bag.

[Lord Kangana]

He's out. I'm shouting for the Brownlees in the Triathlon now.

[mummywhycantieatcrayons]

So did he only get three attempts? Very limp exit.

[Gary the Enfield]

Gold and Bronze in the men's triathlon.

Could have been Gold and Silver but for the time penaly.

Well done the Brownlees

[TANGODANCER]

Gold and Bronze in the men's triathlon.

Could have been Gold and Silver but for the time penaly.

Well done the Brownlees

That was amazing. Real endurance stuff. Brilliant result and well done the brothers.

[Bruce Rioja]

So did he only get three attempts? Very limp exit.

Just watched it. Far from impressive. It might have helped had he not weighed himself down with those redhooclos Gyppo earings

[ohjimmyjimmy]

Probably thought he was billlybigbollocks going into the games and in the 10 days he's had to wait, all his thunder has been taken and a whole new generation of sporting stars have been born and overtaken him in terms of popularity.

[Bruce Rioja]

And seven Cameroonians have disappeared into the cool night air

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