Dunkield Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 So we are now 3rd in the ranking, not bad for some little islands.. I take it the resident PW nay sayers are all out at some Daily Mail readers convention somehere? http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/olympics/2008/medals/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden22 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) . Edited March 9, 2009 by Maiden22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Considering the lack of support that we give athletes in this country, I would say that our teams are doing fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tosspot Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Anyone who didn't swell with pride watching the coxless fours doesn't deserve to call themselves British. But, an interesting debate on R5 this morning, How many of the Team GB came from a "privileged" background, now i'm not taking anything away from a marvellous achievement, but it does make you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vole Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) Apparently it is thoroughly brassing off the Australians,that we are above them on the table, which makes it well worth it. They are so far up themselves that any of their sporting achievments leave me cold.They will all be popping an extra Viagra to make up for their loss of manhood tonight. This privelige thing on the BBC is just that,a BBC thing. Meaningless PC twaddle. Edited August 18, 2008 by vole21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob300w Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Apparently it is thoroughly brassing off the Australians,that we are above them on the table, which makes it well worth it. They are so far up themselves that any of their sporting achievments leave me cold.They will all be popping an extra Viagra to make up for their loss of manhood tonight. This privelige thing on the BBC is just that,a BBC thing. Meaningless PC twaddle. Wait untill we get to the beer-swilling, bragging and Sheila-bashing triathlon though, the ozzies will walk off with all of the golds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Anyone who didn't swell with pride watching the coxless fours doesn't deserve to call themselves British. Yes, the commentator peaked a bit too soon on that one, his voice couldn't actually go up any higher at the 100metres to go mark We have done well at cycling, swimming, rowing and sailing but track and field are letting the side down at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Sat here watching the sprint cycling and the experience has been totally ruined by the camera panning round onto - Tony bloody Blair and the horse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden22 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Anyone who didn't swell with pride watching the coxless fours doesn't deserve to call themselves British. Yes, the commentator peaked a bit too soon on that one, his voice couldn't actually go up any higher at the 100metres to go mark We have done well at cycling, swimming, rowing and sailing but track and field are letting the side down at the moment. All ones where rich nations have a marked advantage . When it comes down to events that are a more level playing field, we shine less brightly. Grumble grumble. Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 As the funny Scottish fella off "mock the week" commented - it's a good job none of the african nations can afford to go Yachting and don't have a good supply of clean running water. In fairness, if the Olympics were limited to "true" disciplines such as running, fighting and throwing stuff then you might as well call it "The African Nations Olympics". We would then have to set up the "Western World Olympics" and have some new "Western" disciplines: 1. tax evasion and benefit fraud 2. jet ski and water ski (to include towing and launching off a 4x4 and a freestyle "hooning up" challenge to obtain top speed on say the Norfolk Broads) 3. chess, reversi and solitaire 4. world of warcraft / nintendo wii fitness olympics (and other on line gaming sub divisions) 5. 60 second Big Mac / larger bombing challenge 6. Parcours / free running for inhabitants of Western high rise slums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden22 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 As the funny Scottish fella off "mock the week" commented - it's a good job none of the african nations can afford to go Yachting and don't have a good supply of clean running water. In fairness, if the Olympics were limited to "true" disciplines such as running, fighting and throwing stuff then you might as well call it "The African Nations Olympics". We would then have to set up the "Western World Olympics" and have some new "Western" disciplines: 1. tax evasion and benefit fraud 2. jet ski and water ski (to include towing and launching off a 4x4 and a freestyle "hooning up" challenge to obtain top speed on say the Norfolk Broads) 3. chess, reversi and solitaire 4. world of warcraft / nintendo wii fitness olympics (and other on line gaming sub divisions) 5. 60 second Big Mac / larger bombing challenge 6. Parcours / free running for inhabitants of Western high rise slums That's the agenda set for 2012 . Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 All ones where rich nations have a marked advantage . When it comes down to events that are a more level playing field, we shine less brightly. Grumble grumble. Robert Here you go some sports on telly for poor Northern people, enjoy: Rory and Paddy's Great British Adventure (Travel) Time - 21:00 - 22:00 (1 hour long) When - Wednesday 20th August on five Comedians Rory McGrath and Paddy McGuinness travel the UK in a camper van in search of strange sporting events. The pair head to the north of England and Scotland, where they try out axe throwing and caber tossing. They attempt to beat the pie-eating world record in Wigan; witness the Great Knaresborough Bed Race; and attempt to take on the world stone-skimming champion at Scotland's beautiful Loch Eck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 China are doing well 40 golds so far. Why is the ranking based on golds as opposed to number of medals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maiden22 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 (edited) All ones where rich nations have a marked advantage . When it comes down to events that are a more level playing field, we shine less brightly. Grumble grumble. Robert Here you go some sports on telly for poor Northern people, enjoy: Rory and Paddy's Great British Adventure (Travel) Time - 21:00 - 22:00 (1 hour long) When - Wednesday 20th August on five Comedians Rory McGrath and Paddy McGuinness travel the UK in a camper van in search of strange sporting events. The pair head to the north of England and Scotland, where they try out axe throwing and caber tossing. They attempt to beat the pie-eating world record in Wigan; witness the Great Knaresborough Bed Race; and attempt to take on the world stone-skimming champion at Scotland's beautiful Loch Eck. Now those are real atheletes . I shall watch with interest. Thank you Stuart. Robert Edited August 19, 2008 by Maiden22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 China are doing well 40 golds so far. Why is the ranking based on golds as opposed to number of medals? Don't knock it Axe, it is working for us at the moment ( but I know what you are saying, I would rank gold=3, silver=2, bronze=1) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Now those are real atheletes . I shall watch with interest. Thank you Stuart. You are wecolme. It was very funny last week, so hopefully it will be the same this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 So that's the 400 metre womens - which gives us 16 Golds now - sorry Australia . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axe Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 You gotta sympathise though, after all, they are being put off their stride with the thought of Evil Elvis shortly arriving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 From what I have heard about Aus he will fit in seemlessly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 I doubt there is a place on earth where he would fit in seemlessly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagsy Posted August 19, 2008 Report Share Posted August 19, 2008 Never thought I'd see the day when Bazza became the subject of discussion on an Olympics thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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