Japan 2020* Olympics

[voice_of_reason]

Boomers about to take on USA

This for a medal ? ?

Semi Final

I can't watch, going for a run.

 

[swag_tiger]

Our run was good while it lasted. Down by 23 now.

 

[happy_tiger]

A faster race would have suited him better imo…but it was a brave effort trying to lead from the bell lap after a slow pace. Not many front runners end up winning the 800 meters unless your name is David Rudisha

That's what hurt him in the end - his rivals were smart - took it slow for the first lap and just waited for him to take off and set his own pace. His semi final time wins that race but tactically he was brought undone - brave effort and he'll learn plenty from that.


I agree. Brave but ultimately he was conned through inexperience, he should have tried harder to force someone else to lead - even the gold medalist said afterwards - and I quote "Korir said. “I just thought I would try and follow and see what would happen.There was nobody who wanted to take the pace, so I just said I was going to control it and make someone else take the lead. The Australian guy did and he did something good for me.”

Besides that, it was great run and he will learn a lot and hopefully in 3 years time he will win the gold!

Unfortunately when you only have one pace and lack that kick many 800 metres runners have he only had one choice ...and he gave that one choice one helluva a beating

 

[coivtny]

The skateboard kids are good

I'll be more respectful next time one of those little bastards tries to run me down on my power walk.

 

[happy_tiger]

Pity the Olympics didn't run the entire length of the NRL footy season

Nice to say something positive about sportspeople you support .....

 

[mike]

The skateboard kids are good

I'll be more respectful next time one of those little bastards tries to run me down on my power walk.

exactly, me too.

 

[Geo]

Melissa Wu doing a great job...

 

[cochise]

Melissa Wu doing a great job...

Yeah, been very impressive so far.

 

[Geo]

Wu nails a final dive with an 81.60..

Now Just need both Chinese to stack it..

 

[cochise]

Wu nails a final dive with an 81.60..

Now Just need both Chinese to stack it..

Great effort from Wu, that will be the Bronze unless the Chinese fall off the platform.

 

[Geo]

Wu nails a final dive with an 81.60..

Now Just need both Chinese to stack it..

Great effort from Wu, that will be the Bronze unless the Chinese fall off the platform.

Happy is on the Chinese...

 

[happy_tiger]

Wu nails a final dive with an 81.60..

Now Just need both Chinese to stack it..

Great effort from Wu, that will be the Bronze unless the Chinese fall off the platform.

Happy is on the Chinese...

Big time ..go China

Kookaburras ..what time ???

 

[cochise]

Wu nails a final dive with an 81.60..

Now Just need both Chinese to stack it..

Great effort from Wu, that will be the Bronze unless the Chinese fall off the platform.

Happy is on the Chinese...

Big time ..go China

Kookaburras ..what time ???

8

 

[happy_tiger]

Wu nails a final dive with an 81.60..

Now Just need both Chinese to stack it..

Great effort from Wu, that will be the Bronze unless the Chinese fall off the platform.

Happy is on the Chinese...

Big time ..go China

Kookaburras ..what time ???

8

Viva La Belgium .....

 

[voice_of_reason]

Matildas on now - 7two

 

[happy_tiger]

Matildas on now - 7two

I'm so sorry ..literally turn it over ...watch the corner go in .....

 

[cochise]

Matildas on now - 7two

I'm so sorry ..literally turn it over ...watch the corner go in .....

Happy the jinx lol

 

[hobbo1]

What are the Aussie beach volleyball team named ?
Crumbed cutlets ?

 

[Guest]

Girls getting hammered in the soccer...

 

[hobbo1]

Girls getting hammered in the soccer...

Coming back ..still hope in stoppage time