Olympics Thread

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<p>French vaulter with horrific break, darken ouch, think he was a medal prospect.too.<br><br><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.eurosport.com/artistic-gymnastics/rio/2016/french-vaulter-samir-ait-said-suffers-horrific-leg-break_sto5710309/story.shtml'>http://www.eurosport.com/artistic-gymnastics/rio/2016/french-vaulter-samir-ait-said-suffers-horrific-leg-break_sto5710309/story.shtml</a></p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://i.imgur.com/Faifysa.mp4'>http://i.imgur.com/Faifysa.mp4</a></p>

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Tim" data-cid="603656" data-time="1470537285"><p><a class="bbc_url" href="http://i.imgur.com/Faifysa.mp4">http://i.imgur.com/Faifysa.mp4</a></p></blockquote>
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No no no no no. Can I please unwatch that?

Huh? Has the athletics started already? It's normally in the second week?

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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://i.imgur.com/Faifysa.mp4'>http://i.imgur.com/Faifysa.mp4</a></p>
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<p>haha should really come with a warning that one! </p>
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<p>Was watching it with the kids this morning and they were both pretty stunned! </p>
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<p>Couldn't watch the first day of sevens, but the NZ women have started with two strong wins against two minor teams.</p>
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<p>In their first game, the NZ women trashed Kenya 52-0 (tries: Woodman 3, McAlister 2, Manuel, Broughton, Williams). In their 2nd, they beat Spain 31-5 (NZ tries: McAlister 2, Nathan-Wong, Woodman, Fitzpatrick).</p>
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<p>At 2.30am (NZT) tonight*, they'll play France, but they have already qualified for the quarter finals. Also qualified for the QF are Aus, GB, France and Canada.</p>
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<p>The Aussies beat Colombia 53-0 and Fiji 36-0. Team GB beat Brazil 29-3 and Japan 40-0. France beat Spain 24-7 and Kenya 40-7. Canada beat Japan 45-0 and Brazil 38-0.</p>
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<p>It's clear that the more interesting games will be played on days 2 and 3.</p>
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<p>*Rio pop-up channel 1</p>

<p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/Gt04jIW.jpg" alt="Gt04jIW.jpg"></p>
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<p>(German Men's hockey team.)</p>

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="603677" data-time="1470541648">
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<p>haha should really come with a warning that one! </p>
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<p>Was watching it with the kids this morning and they were both pretty stunned! </p>
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<p>Bugger!!</p>

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<p>Huh? Has the athletics started already? It's normally in the second week?</p>
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<p>It's gymnastics, not athletics</p>

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It's gymnastics, not athletics</p></blockquote>
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Ah. That sort of vaulter.

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<p>Ah. That sort of vaulter.</p>
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<p>maybe you should click on the image Tim posted....</p>

<p>The women looked impressive. First time I have really watched them and they have a very good set of skills. I think the Aussies were more impressive. It will have to be a huge effort if we run into them.</p>

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<p>maybe you should click on the image Tim posted....</p>
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<p>The women looked impressive. First time I have really watched them and they have a very good set of skills. I think the Aussies were more impressive. It will have to be a huge effort if we run into them.</p>
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<p>The good news is that we shouldn't play them till the final (unless there's an upset at some point anyway).</p>

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Football Ferns beat Colombia 1-0 :good: but the ref apparently got sucked in by a dirty cheating dive from one of the Colombians and our captain got sent off, ruling her out of the next match if they can't get it overturned!! :ireful:</p></blockquote>I flicked that on just in time to see the incident. I'm far from knowledgeable in the rules of soccer, but even I could see that was an absolute howler of a decision. Its an absolute travesty if she misses a game because of that. The bloody cheating coke cook and the ref need to be red carded instead!

<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Gunner" data-cid="603738" data-time="1470555185"><p>I flicked that on just in time to see the incident. I'm far from knowledgeable in the rules of soccer, but even I could see that was an absolute howler of a decision. Its an absolute travesty if she misses a game because of that. The bloody cheating coke cook and the ref need to be red carded instead!</p></blockquote>Along with hooliganism, simulation is a blight on the game. Player suspensions in these situations will help curb it

<p>I don't think what the Colombian player did was that bad. Both players went for it and there was contact. More the referees fault than the player's.</p>

Possibly some of the worst refereeing you'll ever see<br><br>
Not your finest moment Gladys<br><br>
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/olympics/82902379/new-zealand-football-ferns-lead-colombia-10-at-halftime'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/olympics/82902379/new-zealand-football-ferns-lead-colombia-10-at-halftime</a>

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I don't think what the Colombian player did was that bad. Both players went for it and there was contact. More the referees fault than the player's.</p></blockquote>Come on, she couldn't have hit the deck quicker if she tried, and why? Her hand touched the other girls?<br>
Nothing but a filthy cheat!

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<p><strong>I don't think what the Colombian player did was that bad</strong>. Both players went for it and there was contact. More the referees fault than the player's.</p>
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<p>Ahem but did you actually watch the clip?  A trip to OPSM for you!!</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&amp;objectid=11688889'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&amp;objectid=11688889</a></p>
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<p>It was a BS act but sadly the way the game is reffed this is encouraged</p>

The Aussies have started well in the pool, so the wankfest is in full swing.<br><br>
Heads up guys, you're one of two countries who give a fuck about swimming. <br><br>
#paddingthemedalcount

<p>There are heaps of medals available in swimming but it is one of the most competitive sports.</p>

<p>Loved our Archery team winning bronze, love it when a medal comes out of left field like that.</p>
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<p>Best result of day 1 for me was the Boomers putting the French to the sword, which surprised me. Frogs have a decent team - Parker, Gobert, Diaw, Batum to name a few. If we snag a medal it will be a great achievement.</p>

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<p>Heads up guys, you're one of two countries who give a fuck about swimming.<br>
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<p>Australia America China (when they aren't tested) sometimes the Netherlands?</p>

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<p>The Aussies have started well in the pool, so the wankfest is in full swing.<br><br>
Heads up guys, you're one of two countries who give a fuck about swimming.<br><br>
#paddingthemedalcount</p>
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<p>It's the only sport where you get to have the same fucking race a hundred times because you do it slightly different.</p>

Hurdles?

NZ beat France 26-7. Smashed it at the start but then lost all direction on attack for most of the rest of the game. Defence was pretty dicey as soon as France held the ball more than 1 phase though.

<p>Good 26-7 win from the NZ women over France. I expected more opposition from the French, but it was very one-sided.</p>
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<p>Woodman is just getting better and better. Not just attacking very well, but also tackling like a boss!</p>
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<p>Gayle Broughton limped off the field. When asked after the game, coach Sean Horan explained that she's had a ruptured ACL for about 5 months now and 'sometimes it moves a bit and becomes sore'. That's interesting; I always thought you would be out with a ruptured ACL but apparently that's not always the case. If she can't play anymore, she'll be replaced at the semi-final stage (day 3) and not sooner.</p>
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<p>NZ's Quarter Final game starts at 9.30am. Opponent is the best no. 3 after the pool stage.</p>

<p>Just read this tweet from ONE news reporter Kimberlee Downs: "BREAKING: IPC has suspended the Russian Paralympic Committee with immediate effect. No Russians will compete at Paralympics."</p>
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<p>And then: "IPC President Sir Philip Craven says situation is tragic and catastrophic. Says he's "disgusted" by Russian govt."</p>

<p>The 2 road races have been excellent viewing.</p>
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<p>Incredible finish to the women's race.</p>
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<p>Plus a sickening crash to the race leader 15 minutes or so before the end, I genuinely hope not fatal.</p>

<p>I think we might have a medal!  Shooting.</p>

Natalie Rooney. Silver. Trap Shooting.

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<p>The 2 road races have been excellent viewing.</p>
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<p>Incredible finish to the women's race.</p>
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<p>Plus a sickening crash to the race leader 15 minutes or so before the end, I genuinely hope not fatal.</p>
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<p>That was all drama. Dutch girl had that race won, she was almost at the end of descent when she crashed - no way they would have caught her. Felt sorry for the American - rocked the hills, profited from the crash and was still ahead with the finish line in sight - and then to finish 4th.</p>

<p>The dutch girl should have wheeled it in a bit, like the American.</p>
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<p>I found the BBC commentators a bit lame.  They went on at the mid-way point about how a 60s lead would win the race, and that group got easily hauled in.</p>
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<p>Be sure to watch the cross-country mountain biking, I find that surprisingly addictive 4 years ago.</p>

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<p>The 2 road races have been excellent viewing.</p>
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<p>Incredible finish to the women's race.</p>
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<p>Plus a sickening crash to the race leader 15 minutes or so before the end, I genuinely hope not fatal.</p>
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<p>Reportedly "OK". Was conscious going into the ambo.</p>
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<p>That was a nasty crash. She was just rag-dolled upside down on the kerb. I thought her back landed hard on the edge as well.</p>
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<p>NZ men's hockey just scored a spectacular equaliser against the poms if you aren't watching the game I suggest you look it up.</p>

<p>was listening to that on the way to work, we had a man in the bin at the time too didn't we?</p>

We're up 2-1 with 6 minutes to play

<p>In the lead now. Another cracking goal.</p>
<p>Hockey is a pretty hard and super fast game now. The fitness levels must be way up there as sports go.</p>

We get a guy sent to the bin and GB score from long range 2-2 with under 5 to play

We're on the rack a bit, GB pressing us hard

2-2half time. I'm tired just watching