Olympics Thread
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@kiwimurph said in Olympics Thread:
Nice strong finish by Lewis Clareburt in his 200IM heat to finish third.
Yeah. But no threat for a medal one would think.
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@booboo said in Olympics Thread:
@canefan said in Olympics Thread:
The Colombians were seeded 3rd. We will be facing Cilic and Dodig in the next round
Sorry. Me not understand ... what sport?
Men's doubles tennis.
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@kiwimurph said in Olympics Thread:
@booboo well he's the 3rd fastest out of all heats not just his own.
Really? I'm a moron.
Just watched him into 3rd in the heat and assumed he was nowhere.... d'oh
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@booboo said in Olympics Thread:
@kiwimurph said in Olympics Thread:
@booboo well he's the 3rd fastest out of all heats not just his own.
Really? I'm a moron.
Just watched him into 3rd in the heat and assumed he was nowhere.... d'oh
Yeah he was in the final heat - typically the later heats have the strongest swimmers (based on entry times).
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German cycling sporting director Patrick Moster was forced to apologise after he was heard on camera making racist comments during the Men’s Olympic Road Time Trial.
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Full time: NZ 2 - 4 Australia.
I don't think anyone expected the Black Sticks to win this game, so the loss is not a surprise. The Kiwis defended really well and only lost the game in the final quarter when they started tiring. Great effort! The goal keeper saved a few! Must be weird playing against your brother.
The Black Sticks are still 4th in their pool and still have a chance to go through (according to the commentator).
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@hooroo said in Olympics Thread:
Can someone tell be why it’s now Olympic Best and World Best instead of World and Olympic Record? Have we upset someone with this??
Apologise if this has already been asked but new to this thread
Not in the UK
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@hooroo said in Olympics Thread:
Can someone tell be why it’s now Olympic Best and World Best instead of World and Olympic Record? Have we upset someone with this??
Apologise if this has already been asked but new to this thread
I think it depends on the sport. Rowing has always been 'best' rather than record. Maybe sports that think they have more variable environments? Or maybe just a historical quirk.
