The Olympics Thread, London 2012, Games of the XXX Olympiad, 27th July - 12th August

[sheeds]

I know it's a cliche and probably a bit soppy but watching those girls win then watch them crying as the union flag is raised and the national anthem plays then the interview with the parents I actually found all that quite emotional. Especially The contrast with the men's pair getting helped out of the boat by Redgrave completely physically destroyed then crying their eyes out , all very moving for me

 

[Cena]

I know it's a cliche and probably a bit soppy but watching those girls win then watch them crying as the union flag is raised and the national anthem plays then the interview with the parents I actually found all that quite emotional. Especially The contrast with the men's pair getting helped out of the boat by Redgrave completely physically destroyed then crying their eyes out , all very moving for me

That blonde got me going a bit, she was totally overcome. So much easier supporting these humbling, hard-working athletes than those belters in the England team

 

[toffeejack]

I know it's a cliche and probably a bit soppy but watching those girls win then watch them crying as the union flag is raised and the national anthem plays then the interview with the parents I actually found all that quite emotional. Especially The contrast with the men's pair getting helped out of the boat by Redgrave completely physically destroyed then crying their eyes out , all very moving for me

yeah that is soppy mate, we're men, you know tits, ass, porn, fart jokes, breaking bones, kicking eachother in the balls, comparing penis sizes, yeah that kind of species

 

[Walken]

I know it's a cliche and probably a bit soppy but watching those girls win then watch them crying as the union flag is raised and the national anthem plays then the interview with the parents I actually found all that quite emotional. Especially The contrast with the men's pair getting helped out of the boat by Redgrave completely physically destroyed then crying their eyes out , all very moving for me

its almost surreal watching 4 years of huge effort all pour out of them in varying forms

 

[Bigmaclad]

Those two men then were destroyed, could hardly walk and were in tears, absolutely gutted for them.

 

[Muggins]

I know it's a cliche and probably a bit soppy but watching those girls win then watch them crying as the union flag is raised and the national anthem plays then the interview with the parents I actually found all that quite emotional. Especially The contrast with the men's pair getting helped out of the boat by Redgrave completely physically destroyed then crying their eyes out , all very moving for me

Totally agree mate. My mrs is in tears of joy and happiness here.

Those two lads who just got the Silver, should be bloody proud. I hope the nation makes them realise they are an inspiration too.

 

[Baines' left foot]

Those two men then were destroyed, could hardly walk and were in tears, absolutely gutted for them.

Yeah they looked utterly distraught and had not even an ounce of energy left. Unlucky lads.

 

[sheeds]

Those two men then were destroyed, could hardly walk and were in tears, absolutely gutted for them.

The contrast coming straight after the 'joy' of the women rowers was incredible .

That blonde got me going a bit, she was totally overcome. So much easier supporting these humbling, hard-working athletes than those belters in the England team

Watching those lads can you imagine how you'd feel if England football internationals gave it all , came off like that and apologised even though they shouldn't ? Then you would respect them , just immense effort and humility as well

 

[JamesBT]

They made GB proud

 

[The T-Dex]

4 golds 2 silver and 3 bronze for GB in the rowing so far.

 

[The T-Dex]

14 of the US golds are from swimming. That's a bit of a joke really. Maybe we should have 15 events for mens cycling.

 

[JamesBT]

9.88 in a qualifying heat is very impressive.

 

[Walken]

14 of the US golds are from swimming. That's a bit of a joke really. Maybe we should have 15 events for mens cycling.

The cycling governing body keeps adapting the entire thing in attempts to prevent british dominance

 

[Cena]

Bolt up lids

 

[toffeejack]

anyone else reckon bolt will get a double fault? ha