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General Discussion => General Discussion Boards => Sport => Topic started by: studybuddy7777 on August 06, 2016, 02:33:28 pm
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Hey everyone!!
I just thought this forum would be a good place for us to discuss things that happen to the world's best athletes in the next fortnight!
A few questions of my own, feel free to add more.
What did you think of the Opening Ceremony? --- I personally thought it was a bit boring, only got exciting after the countries had come out. That rant on global warming killed me!
Who do you think will win? 2nd? 3rd?
Do you reckon it was right for someone who only won a bronze to carry up the olympic flame?
What is your favourite olympic sport? Fave athlete?
I'll keep an up to date link for a medal tally also for your convenience.
Go Aussie!!
Heres the medal tally lol sorry i forgot to include it earlier
medal tally
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Hey everyone!!
I just thought this forum would be a good place for us to discuss things that happen to the world's best athletes in the next fortnight!
A few questions of my own, feel free to add more.
What did you think of the Opening Ceremony? --- I personally thought it was a bit boring, only got exciting after the countries had come out. That rant on global warming killed me!
Who do you think will win? 2nd? 3rd?
Do you reckon it was right for someone who only won a bronze to carry up the olympic flame?
What is your favourite olympic sport? Fave athlete?
I'll keep an up to date link for a medal tally also for your convenience.
Go Aussie!!
Great idea!!
It was supposed to be Pele lighting the cauldron I think, but he was ill? ::)
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Great idea!!
It was supposed to be Pele lighting the cauldron I think, but he was ill? ::)
I think he was, but how about that first guy we saw? He was world champion at one stage wasnt he? He couldve brought it up and the other guy couldve just been there! Imagine being ill for an event like that ::)
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I think he was, but how about that first guy we saw? He was world champion at one stage wasnt he? He couldve brought it up and the other guy couldve just been there! Imagine being ill for an event like that ::)
I'm not quite sure, but if so then that would make sense!! Maybe short notice prevented a proper replacement? ;D
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I'm not quite sure, but if so then that would make sense!! Maybe short notice prevented a proper replacement? ;D
I still reckon they couldve replaced him with someone else in the line.. But i still wouldve carried the torch up even if i was as crook as a dog, you wouldnt be able to take away that opportunity ;D
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I still reckon they couldve replaced him with someone else in the line.. But i still wouldve carried the torch up even if i was as crook as a dog, you wouldnt be able to take away that opportunity ;D
Actually no, I now agree with the decision after reading this ;D
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Actually no, I now agree with the decision after reading this ;D
Yeah after reading that I know think that their decision was a good one, being tackled by a priest at the olympics? Thats not random at all.. Nor is it fair. So I'm glad at least he got to do this!
Find it hilarious how Channel 9 has got Channel 7 coverage on their website though never thought id see the day ;D
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Looking forward to track and field, and rugby sevens.
Hopefully China tops the medal tally again (am Chinese ;))
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Same, I love track and field.. But aussies normally go well in swimming ::)
Essentially i like all the solo sports but esp (besides t&f) sailing, shooting, archery -- all those kind of individual events
Go Aussies!! :P
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Let's just talk about Usain Bolt for a moment. He has this cheeky grin before he starts, he has this cheeky grin as he runs, he has this cheeky grin when he wins. Can I BE Usain Bolt? Can I? What a human!
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Let's just talk about Usain Bolt for a moment. He has this cheeky grin before he starts, he has this cheeky grin as he runs, he has this cheeky grin when he wins. Can I BE Usain Bolt? Can I? What a human!
What time was this?
I remember we watch a video of him at school (I think it was 100m) and everyone was full yelling when he won lol
Our teacher planned to turn it off since it distracted the whole class :/
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LOOK AT HOW SUAVE HE IS! (Picture here)
I didn't watch it live, but it was around 10am this morning I think!
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One of my good mates was playing doubles badminton representing Australia.
After their last match they pretty much bought a whole table's full of Maccas and just pigged out lol
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One of my good mates was playing doubles badminton representing Australia.
After their last match they pretty much bought a whole table's full of Maccas and just pigged out lol
If that isn't #goals then what is?? That's incredible
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Let's just talk about Usain Bolt for a moment. He has this cheeky grin before he starts, he has this cheeky grin as he runs, he has this cheeky grin when he wins. Can I BE Usain Bolt? Can I? What a human!
Olympic champion in what is the most popular field event 3 summer olympics in a row is just freakish. For 8 years he's pretty much reigned supreme as the king of the 100/200m in a sport that is so demanding on the body! What I admire most is his attitude - he's confident - but somehow doesn't come across as arrogant or cocky? He's a showman and makes people want to turn on the TV and watch, not just for his freakish ability but his CHEEKY GRIN - also he comes over to Australia quite a bit and loves his cricket. Mad respect.
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The 100 semis started at 10am, then the final was at 11:30am, felt a bit guilty watching it in class on my iPad while the teacher was teaching #priorities
Felt like Gatlin had it looking at his start though but Usain Bolt is crazy talented :-X
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Bolt always seems to start a tad slow, then his massive strides kick in. What a champ. Had a good guys vs bad guys feeling to it, and glad the good guys won :)
Speaking of champs: Phelps. Amazing efforts, highly doubt another swimmer can top his tally.
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Australia was giving me real hope in the first week, but I kind of feel a bit underwhelmed. The four year cycle is so punishing. You either win at 22 or 24, or wait it out and win at 26 or 28. If neither of those workout out, unless you are phelps you are done. So little chance and margin for error.
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Boomers could bring home a medal, they've been in great form. The US team, albeit star filled, cannot move the ball, play defense and could possibly lose the gold this year. Furthermore, having Irving run the point really stalls the offense and his pick up style game (although entertaining) is really amplified by the coach not forcing them to run sets. Everyone seems to want the ball, but there's only one! Conversely, the Boomers have great ball movement, are selfless and seem to have their head in the game, a sign of a well grounded and coached team. Patty Mills and Delly, keep it up!
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Bolt always seems to start a tad slow, then his massive strides kick in. What a champ. Had a good guys vs bad guys feeling to it, and glad the good guys won :)
Speaking of champs: Phelps. Amazing efforts, highly doubt another swimmer can top his tally.
It was like watching the most humble, "ok imma let you have a head start...now watch me kick into gear."
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Boomers could bring home a medal, they've been in great form. The US team, albeit star filled, cannot move the ball, play defense and could possibly lose the gold this year. Furthermore, having Irving run the point really stalls the offense and his pick up style game (although entertaining) is really amplified by the coach not forcing them to run sets. Everyone seems to want the ball, but there's only one! Conversely, the Boomers have great ball movement, are selfless and seem to have their head in the game, a sign of a well grounded and coached team. Patty Mills and Delly, keep it up!
If the boomers win...
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It was like watching the most humble, "ok imma let you have a head start...now watch me kick into gear."
And the fact that he always smiles and only really 'runs' for about 50m as he knows hes won lol
Also, wasnt it quite moving and heartfelt seeing the fijians win their first olympic medal?they got down on their knees to accept the medal, and were so happy singing their anthem. Im not even a fraction fijian but i felt proud and happy for them :)