The 2008 Olympics Thread

**newbie** · 20/08/2008, 3:29 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Told you all to back him at 9/1 to medal.

3 medals. Only 2nd time ever to have 3 medallist. makes this thread (and the pre thread all the more worthwhile

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he was 33/1 to win gold at the start...

**pete** · 20/08/2008, 3:36 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

Usain Bolt beat the best WR around by running 19.30 to win the 200m. First time ever that someome has won the 100m and 200m in World Record times.

Did not see the race but apparently the previous record stood for 12 years. Did he run the last 10 metres this time?

**zenokelly** · 20/08/2008, 4:37 PM

Originally Posted by newbie

he was 33/1 to win gold at the start...

Egan was 66/1 with Ladbrokes to win before the draw was made.

Unfortunately I can't say Itook it. And as far as I remember each-way was 4 places.

**Dodge** · 20/08/2008, 5:11 PM

Originally Posted by pete

Did not see the race but apparently the previous record stood for 12 years. Did he run the last 10 metres this time?

Yep, dipped for the line too. Record stood since 1996, and that broke the record from 1979. Only two runners have gone below 19.6. Johnson with 19.32 and now Bolt with 19.3

Phenomenal

**Aberdonian Stu** · 20/08/2008, 5:13 PM

Originally Posted by pete

Did not see the race but apparently the previous record stood for 12 years.

This only the third time the record's been broken since 1979. Michael Johnson broke the record twice in 1996, running 19.66 and then lowering it to 19.32 before Bolt's time today. Comparatively the 100m has been broken or equalled 13 times in the same timeframe, excluding records that were later struck from the books.

**tricky_colour** · 20/08/2008, 9:19 PM

Originally Posted by Big Ears

You're a bit confused there, Kurbanov was disqualified against Shynaliyev in the quarter-final today for biting. Shynaliyev(Bronze medallist from the World Championships) will face the Chinese boxer in the semi-final now and on neutral ground he'd be favourite to win that too. He'll possibly still be a slight favourite.

It's Jeffries v Egan and Xiaoping v Shynaliyev in the semi's .

Yes it seems I got mixed up here, but I wonder what would have happen in the circumstances I described, the losing semi finalist would have won the same number of matches as the losing finalist, so would have a justified claim for the silver medal.

**Dodge** · 20/08/2008, 9:24 PM

But I don't see how someone could be disqualified after the fight. I've seen fighters not turn up for semis and receive a braonze

**tricky_colour** · 20/08/2008, 9:32 PM

Originally Posted by Dodge

But I don't see how someone could be disqualified after the fight. I've seen fighters not turn up for semis and receive a braonze

I don't think that matters, both fought the same number of bouts and both lost to the gold medalist so don't both deserve a silver?

**HarpoJoyce** · 21/08/2008, 5:02 AM

Volleyball (Indoor) Women

USA take the first set in the Semi-Final versus Cuba (pron.?) 25-20.

(Interim song -Iko Iko 'My grandma and your Grandma...')

USA 25-16 Cuba. This is a little disappointing and a turn-around as Cuba won the group match 3-0 with only won set going close 26-24.
USA 25-17 Cuba USA won 3-0. A little more subtlety (dinks) from Cuba in the last set but USA were the better team. USA won many rallys, even the final point had about six exchanges of posession but USA came through.

**passinginterest** · 21/08/2008, 8:39 AM

Denis Lynch has apparently withdrawn from the showjumping competition. That's a massive disappointment seeing as he was in such good form.

Lynch Withdraws from Competition.

Unofficial reports have stated that Ireland's Denis Lynch has withdrawn from competition in the Equestrian Individual Jumping Competition on Thursday along with three other competitors.

**Dodge** · 21/08/2008, 8:40 AM

http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/EN...html#EQX002101

He wasn't on the start list at 8.30 this morning.

**Dodge** · 21/08/2008, 9:12 AM

http://www.independent.ie/breaking-n...l-1460615.html

Indo reports that Brazilian (including reigning champion), German (including 2000 champion) and Norwegian (including guy who lead qualifying) teams have all pulled out too

BTW Olive Loughnan finished 7th in the 20km walk today.

**Dodge** · 21/08/2008, 9:13 AM

Originally Posted by tricky_colour

I don't think that matters, both fought the same number of bouts and both lost to the gold medalist so don't both deserve a silver?

I'm confused now. Can you spell out the scenario?

**Dodge** · 21/08/2008, 9:52 AM

This from the BBC

1025: Bombshell news from the show jumping... A number of horses have tested positive for banned substances - don't know which ones or what substance. Four have been disqualified from tonight's finale - and they will also be dq'd from the team event a few days ago. GB finished 7th in the team event - so we don't think it would affect them - but we believe it could affect the medals. Think something should develop in next 10 mins with a press conference at 1100 BST.

**Dodge** · 21/08/2008, 9:58 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olym...on/default.stm

It has been confirmed that four horses - representing Brazil, Germany, Ireland and Norway - have been suspended for testing positive for a prohibited substance

Ah ****e...

**HarpoJoyce** · 21/08/2008, 10:08 AM

Originally Posted by Dodge

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/olym...on/default.stm

It has been confirmed that four horses - representing Brazil, Germany, Ireland and Norway - have been suspended for testing positive for a prohibited substance

Ah ****e...

They missed this one. Dutch rider with horse called Opium.
http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/EN.../H000092.shtml

The official start list doesn't include HANSEN Tony Andre, the Individual leader after 3 rounds of qualifying and what push Norway to a Team medal.
http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/EN...html#EQX002202
http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/EN...html#EQX402103

**Tipp Townie** · 21/08/2008, 10:09 AM

DAMMIT!

At least we didnt win have the medal taken away from us this time.

What is it with us and drugged horses?!

**Dodge** · 21/08/2008, 10:14 AM

Other riders are Christian Ahlman (germany), Tony Andre Hansen (Norway), Bernardo Alves (Brazil)
Judging by Results from qualifiers and order to go in final

**pete** · 21/08/2008, 10:39 AM

Should equestrian continue in the Olympics? Can we have greyhound racing instead?

Seriously thought I think have to consider not sending equestrian team to the Olympics in London. Give them time to clean up their sport & police themselves. Give their funding to Boxing as they are delivering results.

Are horses tested in normal showjumping events or no they just get caught at the Olympics because of greater scrutiny?

Good result by Loughnane in the race walk as I believe she was ranked 7th in times going into that race.