| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique 08:11 - Jul 26 with 50575 views | PlanetHonneywood |
Bienvenue mes amis!
Will be glued to the screen for the next few weeks, watching anything and everything. The Olympics are my favourite sporting event ever since I got hooked on the 1972 games.
Arrived in Paris yesterday. Amazing to see so many French people smiling, being polite, and offering service without the Gallic shrug of indifference!
I know Derby is up next week, anyone else visiting? If so, lets reserve tables at the Georges V and push on from there.
Allez les Brits!!
Edit: weather not looking good for the OC tonight. [Post edited 26 Jul 8:20]
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 21:21 - Aug 6 with 2250 views | Hayesender |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 21:19 - Aug 6 by Ned_Kennedys |
Just watched the last GB boxer lose despite being up going into the final round.
Looked to my untrained eye that the Brit had the best of the final round and the commentators agreed but somehow the judges gave the whole contest to the Mexican.
Some dodgy sh1t going on: the IOC’s decision to appoint their own officials have made a bit of a mockery of proceedings. The fighters from Algeria and Taiwan are guaranteed medals in the women’s boxing as well. |
Olympics boxing has to be the most corrupt event in history. Every four years it's the same |  |
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 22:06 - Aug 6 with 2094 views | Ranger_Things |
Similar conversations are going on in the skate community with most saying Sky should have had silver. I thought her run was better but admittedly I’m biased, having followed her career for years. |  | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 23:41 - Aug 6 with 1984 views | CLAREMAN1995 |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 19:41 - Aug 6 by Landshark |
I feel the same about football, golf, tennis, basketball etc at the Olympics. I won't watch them at the Olympics. Olympics was about amateurs, I don't want to watch millionaires in competitions that are not the pinnacle of their sports.
I'd watch sports like skateboarding because it's not the kind of sport that's usually accessible to watch. |
The US Basketball team is worth between 2.5 Billion up to 3.45 Billion while SUdan is worth 9 Million going off reports .Now we are all asking how is Sudan worth 9 million  .
Its far beyond rediculous at this stage but if it was just amatures I guess nobody would watch or buy adds so its Pros or nothing.
Kellie Harrington won gold tonight for Ireland beating a Chinese fighter to defend her gold medal from Tokyo fair play to her . |  | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 23:51 - Aug 6 with 1973 views | SydneyRs |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 22:06 - Aug 6 by Ranger_Things |
Similar conversations are going on in the skate community with most saying Sky should have had silver. I thought her run was better but admittedly I’m biased, having followed her career for years. |
She did very well having dislocated her shoulder only a few days ago. |  | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 05:34 - Aug 7 with 1899 views | PlanetHonneywood |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 19:41 - Aug 6 by Landshark |
I feel the same about football, golf, tennis, basketball etc at the Olympics. I won't watch them at the Olympics. Olympics was about amateurs, I don't want to watch millionaires in competitions that are not the pinnacle of their sports.
I'd watch sports like skateboarding because it's not the kind of sport that's usually accessible to watch. |
At the back of my mind, I keep thinking that one day I'll be watching the Olympics on TV and the commentator will say, 'Coming up later, the heats of the mens 400m hurdles and decathlon shot putt, and at 7pm, Hamilton and Norris drive for GB in the first ever Olympics F1 final...' | |
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 07:23 - Aug 7 with 1796 views | Paddyhoops |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 23:41 - Aug 6 by CLAREMAN1995 |
The US Basketball team is worth between 2.5 Billion up to 3.45 Billion while SUdan is worth 9 Million going off reports .Now we are all asking how is Sudan worth 9 million .
Its far beyond rediculous at this stage but if it was just amatures I guess nobody would watch or buy adds so its Pros or nothing.
Kellie Harrington won gold tonight for Ireland beating a Chinese fighter to defend her gold medal from Tokyo fair play to her . |
Harrington lost the final round which I found baffling.
Thankfully I’d didn’t effect the result.
Felt for the English boxer . The Mexican looked dead on his feet in the final round. .
Strange decision . | | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 07:41 - Aug 7 with 1754 views | Ranger_Things |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 23:51 - Aug 6 by SydneyRs |
She did very well having dislocated her shoulder only a few days ago. |
Sure did. I thought she was toast when she fell again on it in the heats but skateboarders are hard as nails. | | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 07:51 - Aug 7 with 1745 views | Ranger_Things |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 05:34 - Aug 7 by PlanetHonneywood |
At the back of my mind, I keep thinking that one day I'll be watching the Olympics on TV and the commentator will say, 'Coming up later, the heats of the mens 400m hurdles and decathlon shot putt, and at 7pm, Hamilton and Norris drive for GB in the first ever Olympics F1 final...' |
In the 90’s there was a Go Cart competition called the Elf Masters held in Paris. It was comprised of drivers from different motorsport disciplines in identical carts. I reckon it would make a cracking Olympic sport.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masters_Karting_Paris_Bercy | | | |
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 08:35 - Aug 7 with 1709 views | slmrstid |
Race walking - a sport entirely derived around "how much can you cheat without getting caught?"
Saw a slow-mo video last week of the 20km race where they all had both feet off the ground (ie running). I know the judging is by "naked eye" but that just makes a mockery of the whole thing. Can't take it seriously! |  | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 08:41 - Aug 7 with 1701 views | Malintabuk |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 08:35 - Aug 7 by slmrstid |
Race walking - a sport entirely derived around "how much can you cheat without getting caught?"
Saw a slow-mo video last week of the 20km race where they all had both feet off the ground (ie running). I know the judging is by "naked eye" but that just makes a mockery of the whole thing. Can't take it seriously! |
We have this on in the office and the concensus is yep.... running closely followed by why, is this still in the games
Also everyone thrown by it being a relay..... never knew there was a mixed relay troting event | | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 10:23 - Aug 7 with 1590 views | Ranger_Things |
Skateboard legend Andy McDonald competing in park today. 51 years old and still taking those hits! | | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 16:46 - Aug 7 with 1418 views | PlanetHonneywood |
Why is it in volleyball that one team member is always wearing a different kit to his/her team mates? Currently watching US in blue, Poland in white, but both teams have someone wearing red. | |
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 17:24 - Aug 7 with 1376 views | Dorse |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 16:46 - Aug 7 by PlanetHonneywood |
Why is it in volleyball that one team member is always wearing a different kit to his/her team mates? Currently watching US in blue, Poland in white, but both teams have someone wearing red. |
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 18:27 - Aug 7 with 1330 views | PlanetHonneywood |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 17:24 - Aug 7 by Dorse |
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That's the US player, too!! | |
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 18:35 - Aug 7 with 1322 views | CLAREMAN1995 |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 16:46 - Aug 7 by PlanetHonneywood |
Why is it in volleyball that one team member is always wearing a different kit to his/her team mates? Currently watching US in blue, Poland in white, but both teams have someone wearing red. |
That player is called a Libero who are defensive players who have to play at the back and cannot play at the net blocking or spiking a ball for a winning point .
They are always diving around to stop the ball hitting the floor etc but only in the back row.
There is 2 on each team but only one on the court at the same time as the other players | | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 18:38 - Aug 7 with 1317 views | PlanetHonneywood |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 18:35 - Aug 7 by CLAREMAN1995 |
That player is called a Libero who are defensive players who have to play at the back and cannot play at the net blocking or spiking a ball for a winning point .
They are always diving around to stop the ball hitting the floor etc but only in the back row.
There is 2 on each team but only one on the court at the same time as the other players |
Top 'kin knowledge!
While you're there, do you know where I left my sunglasses? | |
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 18:50 - Aug 7 with 1308 views | connell10 |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 18:38 - Aug 7 by PlanetHonneywood |
Top 'kin knowledge!
While you're there, do you know where I left my sunglasses? |
On top of ya head mate . |  |
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 19:08 - Aug 7 with 1281 views | Ranger_Things |
Michael Johnson is such a don. He even manages to appear interested when asked to comment on some plucky Brit who’s crashed out in the first round. | | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 19:16 - Aug 7 with 1265 views | QPR_Hibs |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 20:37 - Aug 6 by slmrstid |
That BBC VT Kiss of Death has struck again with Josh Kerr!
Fantastic race, has feelings of Senna v Prost with Ingenritsen and Kerr, then nobody notices Hocker coming through for the win. |
Matthew Hudson-Smith getting the VT of doom treatment tonight. |  |
| "Remember to listen to me but look at her. Don't get it the wrong way round. That would be hideous." |
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 20:14 - Aug 7 with 1202 views | derbyhoop |
Midday session at the Velodrome. Really enjoyed it. Sprints, Keirin and Pursuit.
OH still trying to work out why 2 teams in pursuit start on different sides of the track. |  |
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| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 20:22 - Aug 7 with 1194 views | The_Beast1976 |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 19:16 - Aug 7 by QPR_Hibs |
Matthew Hudson-Smith getting the VT of doom treatment tonight. |
It's done him 🤦♂️ | | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 20:23 - Aug 7 with 1188 views | Ranger_Things |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 19:16 - Aug 7 by QPR_Hibs |
Matthew Hudson-Smith getting the VT of doom treatment tonight. |
Cursed. He didn’t stand a chance. | | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 06:46 - Aug 8 with 983 views | SydneyRs |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 20:23 - Aug 7 by Ranger_Things |
Cursed. He didn’t stand a chance. |
Another one finishing second in one of the major olympic events by a tiny margin. Just like the 1500, he ran a PB so couldn't have done much more. One of many near misses these games, not a lot dropping our way. | | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 09:05 - Aug 8 with 883 views | slmrstid |
I was out last night so didn't see any of the athletics, pleased Hudson-Smith got a Silver even if he narrowly lost, didn't realise he'd got the VT treatment though!
Emma Finucane receiving it today for her individual event so that's her fkd perhaps.
Hoping for success for KJT, its never seemed to go quite right on the biggest stage for her, probably her last chance now at 31 for the Olympics. | | | |
| Paris 2024 Olympics Frederique on 09:24 - Aug 8 with 868 views | GaryHaddock |
Sitting down to eat my breakfast while watching the woman’s Shot Put.
Of all of the disciplines in the Olympics I bet these lot are the best laugh. Would love a few pints with this mob.
Something intriguing about a woman who can fold you up like a deckchair. [Post edited 8 Aug 9:30]
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