Olympics - Sunday 28Th - A Thread For Results And Chat

[AnOtherMod]

A thread for real-time discussion and appreciation of Olympic events on Sunday 28th July.

 

Will contain spoilers and results, so don't look if you don't want to know.

[AnOtherMod]

I know little about Amateur Boxing and care even less - but the reports here in Ireland are vehement that Aidan Walsh was stitched up by the referee and judges being unduly influenced by the vocal support for his French opponent.

[Maydup]

Not my area and it's of expertise either but a similar protest is happening her in the east where our local girl from Lowestoft lost on points. It's always tricky when judges are involved in sport I think.

[ferlew]

Archery
What is the large 'Y' shaped thing on the bows for please?

[ToraToraTora]

I watched the mountain biking, much longer and more difficult than I thought it would be.

[Khandro]

I'm waiting for the conkers, when do they start?

[brainiac]

After the pooh sticks...

[Cloverjo]

I started watching the mountain biking, but husband wanted to watch the cricket. At times I changed the channel back to the bikes what felt like hours later, and they were still going! Not very exciting. 

[Cloverjo]

I think I read somewhere that Andy Murray would be playing doubles at about 5pm. I'm looking forward to that. 

[brainiac]

I think Murray should have retired gracefully ages ago - he can barely walk properly!

[Cloverjo]

I know, but we love him! Great place to retire. All those free tickets to the best sporting events.

[THECORBYLOON]

FERLEW, it's a stabilizer.

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[ferlew]

Thank you very much Corbyloon 😀

[THECORBYLOON]

FERLEW, it makes you wonder how Robin Hood and William Tell did so well...

[douglas9401]

All down to pure Friar Tuck.

[10ClarionSt]

I've barely watched it today. Bit of hockey. Bit of rugby and a bit of tennis. Those line judges in the tennis aren't built for speed are they? Just the right build to lift your arm up, but nowt else!

[Cloverjo]

What has Andy done to his hair?

[Neveracrossword]

Cloverjo, never mind Andy's hair* - GB fought back briliiantly and have made it through!

*Nadal's hair was showing its age too, I noticed that in his singles match.

[Maydup]

How close was that men's final in the swimming?! I've not seen a joint silver deadheat like that before. 
Had it been a three way tie they would all have been awarded a gold! I wonder if that has ever happened in any event?

[Maydup]

It most recently occurred as a two way tie for the gold medal in the High Jump 2020/1 Olympics. 

[tommy39]

this olympic's is a farce,from the opening to the close