2016 Olympic Games, Rio

[ratsapprentice]

I also think he invested a lot emotionally in that Fiji side... don't know whether he'd want to coach against them.

I'd be interested in seeing him join Eddie as an attack coach - he's still looking for one isn't he?

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

I also think he invested a lot emotionally in that Fiji side... don't know whether he'd want to coach against them.

I'd be interested in seeing him join Eddie as an attack coach - he's still looking for one isn't he?

Yeh think so don't think Hepher won himself the job.

 

[ratsapprentice]

Ryan is a strong minded guy though, it's difficult to see what he'll be doing.

 

[james5000]

I could coach that Fiji team to win Olympic gold.

The Japanese coach should be the one getting the big contract after these games

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Well done Fiji. Shame the final was so one sided.

Looks like our bid for global domination on 2 wheels is safely on track. Some great stuff in the velodrome.

 

[WaterboySA]

Great stuff from Fiji and GB........

 

[Which Tyler]

Personally, I'm delighted to lose to Fiji - just so much better than everyone else, utterly majestic - much like Biles in the gymnastics; just clearly a class apart from everyone else; even an ignoramus can watch that and know they're in the presence of greatness.

I caught the match on BBC1, where they cut away almost the moment the final whistle went, to show us footage we'd already seen a dozen time; just catching the ceremony now - wow, that singing huddle - tearing up at work here.
Really hoping they get to do the Cibi


ETA: they're getting the medals now - I'm gone; can't pretend this is allergies - looks like Anne's crying too.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Athletics starts today.

Athletics, Cycling, Swimming 10/10 day.

 

[Groundhog]

Athletics starts today.

Athletics, Cycling, Swimming 10/10 day.

All of the Irish medal hopes today are in the water. Rowing etc is our game it appears. Athletics are always fun though. Main course of the Olympics.

 

[ncurd]

I can live without the Swimming but Rowing coxless four today.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

is the Sun Yueng V Horton 1500m race tonight?

 

[ncurd]

is the Sun Yueng V Horton 1500m race tonight?

Sunday morning 02:11

Just read Jo Pavey is competing today at the age of 42 0_0 It'll be a shock if she medals but Christ to still be that competitive at the sport at that age that's pretty awesome.

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Sunday morning 02:11

Just read Jo Pavey is competing today at the age of 42 0_0 It'll be a shock if she medals but Christ to still be that competitive at the sport at that age that's pretty awesome.

It's the heats today?

Damn that makes me feel lazy.

Need to decide what i should go for olympics wise in 2020.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

Sunday morning 02:11

Just read Jo Pavey is competing today at the age of 42 0_0 It'll be a shock if she medals but Christ to still be that competitive at the sport at that age that's pretty awesome.

Pavey's brilliant, but she won't be anywhere near the podium.

JEH and KJT will shortly be going into battle. Just hope BTE doesn't spoil the party.

 

[Vieux Talonneur]

It's the heats today?

Generally, but the 10K's a straight final.

 

[Mhumhain]

Well done Fiji so glad ye won gold for your country in the rugby 7's. and its your first ever gold in any discipline!
Hard luck Britain.

 

[Which Tyler]

point of order - first medal of any colour, in any discipline

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Generally, but the 10K's a straight final.

Was on about the swimming

 

[Groundhog]

Hon the boys from Skibbereen. First medal of the games. Huge respect for two lads whohave overcome a horrible disability (being from Cork) to make it this far. They're bound to give another funny interview after this.
https://twitter.com/RTEsport/status/763819977153523712?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

 

[LeinsterMan (NotTigsMan)]

Come on GB what a race.