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[Ossy2]

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I agree, presuming that your ‘fit enough’ means sound enough. It showed up in the rhythm bobbles, didn’t it.

Another one to question how on earth Dalera scored more highly than Wendy.

Yes very much agree with both comments there. I was being conservative on my choice of wording there.

 

[criso]

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[eggs]

I’m another who would have had:
Isabel
Lottie
Jessica (although I wish it was Carl)

 

[Bobthecob15]

Wow that was fabulous to watch! I’m in agreement with Wendy being the best test, not knocking Jessica though she is amazing. Lottie did very well to cling to 3rd!

Would have loved a medal for Carl but I’m sure he’s delighted he’s bowed out with such a fab test

 

[TheOldTrout]

My big discovery today is that Another One Bites the Dust has the perfect rhythm for dressage to music.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Carlos and Novak playing now

 

[jenbleep]

They cut the lap of honour again

That's the best bit

 

[splashgirl45]

I absolutely loved Isabel’s test , for me it was the best showing correct movements and harmony, good frame and no chomping on the bit which Dalera did some of the time and I was disappointed that she beat Wendy . I’m not usually an Isabel fan but the partnership she has with that horse is wonderful , hard to imagine she was trained by heigstrand who owns her ..

 

[CarlungM]

Only just getting chance to watch it all now. Just loved Carl's test on Fame. They both look more relaxed than they have all week. I adored it. Well done Carl and Fame

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

This tennis game is fantastic

 

[daffy44]

@LadyGascoyne sorry, I was watching on catch up again, had to turn my phone off and be very strict with myself not to get any spoilers! I think we've been very lucky to see some exceptional tests, going on my own emotional-o-meter, the tests that made me cry were Dalera, Wendy and Fame. Carl did his usual extraordinary job, Fame finally relaxed, his music is (IMO), perfect for him, especially on the final line, and I'm sure Carl will be so delighted, it was a beautiful test. Becky was also brilliant, I loved it, but it didnt make me cry, again, so much more to come from them both, and they have both proved how well they rise to the big occasion.

Wendy is better in every test, the partnership Isabell is forming with her is developing at extraordinary speed, and I see no reason not to expect Isabell to medal on her again in 2028! Seeing Isabell singing along with her own kur at the end was great. Dalera was back to her usual form after her blip yesterday, and I absolutely love how Jessica rides, the frame, the soft curb and the piaffe passage transitions are all amazing.

 

[Spotherisk]

Omg the tennis!!! That was amazing, the tension and emotion from both players was exhausting!

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

Omg the tennis!!! That was amazing, the tension and emotion from both players was exhausting!

I know Novak is very controversial but it's probably his last Olympics so I wanted him to win, I like Carlos but he has plenty more games injury permitting

The golf is super close too!

 

[splashgirl45]

What a tennis match , well done Novak

 

[teapot]

Pleased with all three medals in the men's tennis - good summary of the summer so far! I'm not a Novak fan but am glad he got the gold finally!

 

[splashgirl45]

I’m not usually a Novak fan either but He outplayed Alcaraz and absolutely deserved to win , I am pleased he got gold as Alcaraz has many more years to get it and Novak may not .. brilliant match

 

[teapot]

I see there was a questionable scoring decision in the women's skeet too

 

[Spotherisk]

I see there was a questionable scoring decision in the women's skeet too

Yep, Mr StR has been chuntering about that (we haven’t actually seen the footage).

 

[Equi]

I see there was a questionable scoring decision in the women's skeet too

I saw that. It was absolutely the wrong call. I am even more sure the gb teams are getting hard done by.

 

[druid]

They use VAR tech in other skeet comps. Unclear why not at the Olympics?? The tv footage was a clear hit

 

[daffy44]

I'm really enjoying watching sports I'd never normally watch, cant believe I'm sorry the swimming has finished, also I never knew trampoline gymnastics exsisted, but its been great too.

 

[Honey08]

Yes I agree Daffy. I wish we could see more of this stuff in between Olympics, instead of constant football!

 

[Caski]

Noisy sheath!

Now that I would like to have explained by the commentary team!

or is it his new shoes squeaking !!!

 

[Honey08]

Saw this and thought of you guys!

On a different subject- I thought Shadowman was staying with Chris Burton, but I’ve seen videos of him safely back with Ben Hobday. That horse needs to be out doing (obviously after a rest!), he’s too good to waste.

 

[teapot]

SJ individual qualfier starts at 1pm our time tomorrow, order to go here:

https://olympics.com/OG2024/pdf/OG2024/EQU/OG2024_EQU_C51(S)B_EQUOJUMPINDV----------QUAL000100--.pdf

Harry 16th to go, Scott 40th, and Ben 66th (74 jump in total with top 30 jumping again on Tuesday)

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

I'm also sad the swimming has ended, least the velodrome starts up to replace it

Tomorrow afternoon will be dedicated to kayak cross its so exciting and pure carnage

 

[daffy44]

I really loved the tennis today, but I struggle to enjoy the cycling, probably because I hate cycling myself! But I'll give it another try.

 

[Parrotperson]

Meant to say earlier sport climbing starts tomorrow and is a good watch!!

There’s speed climbing which you just won’t believe!

But I love the boulder climbing. It’s not as fast but how on earth they do what they do?

 

[daffy44]

Meant to say earlier sport climbing starts tomorrow and is a good watch!!

There’s speed climbing which you just won’t believe!

But I love the boulder climbing. It’s not as fast but how on earth they do what they do?

Thats a good call, thanks, I'd like to watch climbing.

 

[teapot]

Mixd Triathlon relay tomorrow morning too!