Official Paris Olympics 2024 thread

[fishfoodie]

Watching the climbing wall event this morning. I. Don't. Get . It.

One of those things that's great fun for participants, but not a great watch

[Torquemada 1420]

Watching the climbing wall event this morning. I. Don't. Get . It.

One of those things that's great fun for participants, but not a great watch

You need to be a climber to appreciate it: other than the speed climbing which isn't really climbing at all (nobody does it).

[Biffer]

Isn't the whining about US medal table presentation silly? They've always done it this way, and pretty much always finish on top of golds anyway- can only think of 2008 and some USSR finishes where they didn't.

They obviously also tend to pull ahead once track and field progresses

Not whining, it's just weird when you're used to seeing it the other way

[fishfoodie]

Watching the climbing wall event this morning. I. Don't. Get . It.

One of those things that's great fun for participants, but not a great watch

You need to be a climber to appreciate it: other than the speed climbing which isn't really climbing at all (nobody does it).

It needs to be combined with other sports. I'd suggest first they stuff their faces with hot dogs (they all look like they could do with a good feed), then they all race for the wall, & can kick-box on the wall to knock each other off !

[Sandstorm]

I’d watch that!!!!

[Dinsdale Piranha]

Dreadful qualifying from the two GB athletes in the pole vault, who have both failed to qualify for the final.

Molly Caudery is No. 1 in the world and was favourite for the gold, but has failed on all three attempts at her opening height. Although she has cleared 4.92 this year, you have to wonder why she decided not to come in until 4.55. Everyone else in the competition started at 4.20 or 4.40 to at least record a successful vault.

As well as being a disastrous way to exit the Olympics, that screwup has likely cost Molly Caudery millions.

[Lady P]

Jesus would the BBC please look up the Mockers Gods. Absolute curse.

[inactionman]

Jesus would the BBC please look up the Mockers Gods. Absolute curse.

They've gone so far overboard they've almost clambered back on the other side.

Amazing athlete though.

[Hugo]

Superb.

Dominant, I was certain someone was going kick on out of that chasing pack.

[vball]

Duplantis ...... superhuman.

[Slick]

Superb.

Dominant, I was certain someone was going kick on out of that chasing pack.

Really? I don’t think I’ve ever been so relaxed watching a GB athlete!

[inactionman]

Duplantis ...... superhuman.

He could have gone even higher, he cleared the winning height by a mile.

[Hugo]

Superb.

Dominant, I was certain someone was going kick on out of that chasing pack.

Really? I don’t think I’ve ever been so relaxed watching a GB athlete!

Yeah, it's just because she has won silver so many times and Moraa who was sitting on her shoulder pipped her at the post in Hungary last year.

She ran a great race. Really happy for her and shes only 22!

[Slick]

Superb.

Dominant, I was certain someone was going kick on out of that chasing pack.

Really? I don’t think I’ve ever been so relaxed watching a GB athlete!

Yeah, it's just because she has won silver so many times and Moraa who was sitting on her shoulder pipped her at the post in Hungary last year.

She ran a great race. Really happy for her and shes only 22!

In fairness I was a bit worried at the BBC kicking the Mockers gods in the knackers pre race…

I thought they said on TV she was 26 but you are quite right

[Enzedder]

Watching the climbing wall event this morning. I. Don't. Get . It.

Same - I gave up. I am sure synchronised swimming and diving is more interesting.

[PCPhil]

Watching the climbing wall event this morning. I. Don't. Get . It.

Same - I gave up. I am sure synchronised swimming and diving is more interesting.

Now I'd pay to watch those 2 at the same time and same pool area.

[Torquemada 1420]

I’d watch that!!!!

[Big D]

The 1500m is going to be interesting. Ingebrigtsen is undoubtedly the quicker man but he has let Kerr get right under his skin more than a loss in Budapest should for no apparent reason really.

It might be a fast race. Ingebrigtsen at his very best could run away from Kerr but in the last two major finals he has been out raced by Brits.

[Hugo]

The 1500m is going to be interesting. Ingebrigtsen is undoubtedly the quicker man but he has let Kerr get right under his skin more than a loss in Budapest should for no apparent reason really.

It might be a fast race. Ingebrigtsen at his very best could run away from Kerr but in the last two major finals he has been out raced by Brits.

Yes and Kerr has bags of confidence, he is not phased by anything.

After his disappointment in Oregon in 2022 (think he finished 6th) it is amazing how he has knuckled down and ran so well. By his own account he has left nothing to chance, diet, prep, training regimen, tactics, he really has fully maximised his talent.

[Big D]

The 1500m is going to be interesting. Ingebrigtsen is undoubtedly the quicker man but he has let Kerr get right under his skin more than a loss in Budapest should for no apparent reason really.

It might be a fast race. Ingebrigtsen at his very best could run away from Kerr but in the last two major finals he has been out raced by Brits.

Yes and Kerr has bags of confidence, he is not phased by anything.

After his disappointment in Oregon in 2022 (think he finished 6th) it is amazing how he has knuckled down and ran so well. By his own account he has left nothing to chance, diet, prep, training regimen, tactics, he really has fully maximised his talent.

Watched his world championship win earlier, the difference in confidence in how he runs now is huge. I expect a silver tonight but I expect a good performance from Kerr.

[Lobby]

Team GB have flown out an extra chef and kitchen staff as the quality of the food provided by the organizers is so poor.

Team GB has training and catering facilities for its own people. Food supplied by Aldi.

Boiling things to death is not cooking

Neither is trying to poison all the athletes with raw chicken

Oh dear, raw chicken and now worms in the fish. French catering not up to standard.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/artic ... their-food

[Sandstorm]

Adam Peaty is a whiny bitch.

[Lobby]

Adam Peaty is a whiny bitch.

Probably trying to get his father-in-law to be a catering contract for the next Olympics (or at least another shit TV series - "Gordon Ramsay's Olympic Kitchen Nightmares")

[Big D]

Terrific by the American. Kerr couldn't do too much more thana national record. He was beaten by a quicker man.no shame.

Ingebrigtsen can't do it without someone setting a pace. Very poor race craft.

[Hugo]

Terrific by the American. Kerr couldn't do too much more thana national record. He was beaten by a quicker man.no shame.

Ingebrigtsen can't do it without someone setting a pace. Very poor race craft.

Bloody missed it. How did Ingebrigtsen throw it away this time?

[Big D]

Terrific by the American. Kerr couldn't do too much more thana national record. He was beaten by a quicker man.no shame.

Ingebrigtsen can't do it without someone setting a pace. Very poor race craft.

Bloody missed it. How did Ingebrigtsen throw it away this time?

Took it out hard and faded in last 100m. He left just enough space for Hocker to take it in a new Olympic record. Kerr broke the GB national record in 2nd in a time that was also quicker than the last OR.

[weegie01]

Terrific by the American. Kerr couldn't do too much more thana national record. He was beaten by a quicker man.no shame.

Ingebrigtsen can't do it without someone setting a pace. Very poor race craft.

Bloody missed it. How did Ingebrigtsen throw it away this time?

He tried to run the legs off the field. The field declined to let him away.

I'm not sure he messed up. He is not known for his finishing speed as shown at the last two worlds. But he can run very fast for a long time.

[Hugo]

Thanks weegie & D.

I see this 200w as a two horse race between Thomas and Alfred.

[Hugo]

I just hope Dina runs a good race. She's been so hit and miss these days.

[Hugo]

Cock on block I'm gonna pick Alfred.

[Hugo]

Shit, Dina just couldn't hold onto 3rd.

[Blackmac]

Cracking fight Richardson is in. Thought he lost the first easily but nicked the second.

[weegie01]

Shit, Dina just couldn't hold onto 3rd.

Although Asher Smith was no more than an outside bet for a medal, this is happening a bit too often for comfort for the UK medal total. Their target is pretty steep and there are just too many people either not getting medals or not getting the colour expected. Although the published target is 50 to 70, anything under 60 will cause a bit of explaining.

[Big D]

Cracking fight Richardson is in. Thought he lost the first easily but nicked the second.

Didn't think the Mexican won the last round.

[Blackmac]

Cracking fight Richardson is in. Thought he lost the first easily but nicked the second.

Didn't think the Mexican won the last round.

Think Richardson won it.

[Blackmac]

Cracking fight Richardson is in. Thought he lost the first easily but nicked the second.

Didn't think the Mexican won the last round.

Think Richardson won it.

Bollocks. Mexican offered nothing in the last round that should have turned those cards around.

[Blackmac]

Shit, Dina just couldn't hold onto 3rd.

Although Asher Smith was no more than an outside bet for a medal, this is happening a bit too often for comfort for the UK medal total. Their target is pretty steep and there are just too many people either not getting medals or not getting the colour expected. Although the published target is 50 to 70, anything under 60 will cause a bit of explaining.

Yeah, seems to be a lot of missed opportunities. The Kayak racing yesterday were both expected to be golds

[Hugo]

Shit, Dina just couldn't hold onto 3rd.

Although Asher Smith was no more than an outside bet for a medal, this is happening a bit too often for comfort for the UK medal total. Their target is pretty steep and there are just too many people either not getting medals or not getting the colour expected. Although the published target is 50 to 70, anything under 60 will cause a bit of explaining.

Absolutely, prior to the race I was thinking Dina was a good bet for 6th, she ran a good race, what a shame that she couldn't cling on in the last few metres.

Both her and Neita (in the 100) missed bronze by the narrowest of margins. It's heartbreaking, they are a pair of very likable ladies.

weegie, is there any discipline that we have overachieved?

[weegie01]

Shit, Dina just couldn't hold onto 3rd.

Although Asher Smith was no more than an outside bet for a medal, this is happening a bit too often for comfort for the UK medal total. Their target is pretty steep and there are just too many people either not getting medals or not getting the colour expected. Although the published target is 50 to 70, anything under 60 will cause a bit of explaining.

Absolutely, prior to the race I was thinking Dina was a good bet for 6th, she ran a good race, what a shame that she couldn't cling on in the last few metres.

Both her and Neita (in the 100) missed bronze by the narrowest of margins. It's heartbreaking, they are a pair of very likable ladies.

weegie, is there any discipline that we have overachieved?

I don't know what expectations were on a sport by sport basis. Chatting to BOA officials before we came back they were worried in general terms that there were too many near misses, but were hoping it would change. It hasn't.

[Jethro]

Just checking the news around and about in Oz, apparently still on about gold medals won days ago, and the world being outraged by the Boomers being out of medal contention. People actually have interest in this shite? In news, well down the page - below the folding line, Free Russian forces invade Russion territory near Kursk, and some racist shit going down elsewhere. Thank god news Oz have their priorities right.