Honey08
Waffled a lot!
Plus, let’s face it, men’s hair doesn’t get as wrecked as women’s under a hat.
The thread of all Olympic Threads
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Parrotperson
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Yes. Tried that twice. It goes up to showing me who won but then goes to diving then ads!!!! Very annoying!
Merry Maxmas
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I missed the team medals, couldn't rewind it, but did catch the individual medals
Parrotperson
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At Tokyo they had a medal ceremony ‘channel’ so you didn’t miss any. Don’t seem to have that this time.
Oh well. They won!!! Which is the main thing (but I’m still cross about ros’s penalties and not seeing the medals presented!)
criso
Coming over here & taking your jobs since 1900
They showed the team medal but cut away after Laura's bronze
Orangehorse
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No flowers? I suppose they don't last, but the posters will.
myheartinahoofbeat
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Yes, I always thought fear of shocking hat hair meant ladies kept their hats on
Merry Maxmas
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So is dressage next on the schedule?
humblepie
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silver in kayaking.
94lunagem
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Massive congratulations to the GB eventing team and Laura individually! Managed to catch a bit of the jumping while at work today. Might try and watch the last few rounds back on Discovery tonight. I also want to watch the men’s 10m diving.
Rowreach
Adjusting my sails
Having dipped into the coverage of quite a lot of different sports, it appears that you can in fact have very knowledgeable commentators who are also able to explain things in simpler terms for those viewers not totally au fait with the action. Take note, equestrian! I ended up muting the idiots.
Bellaboo18
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Well done Team GB! Fantastic day in the sun watching it. Thanks Teapot for the thread and updates.
Sorry if it's already been mentioned but someone was removed from the stadium after shouting twice while everyone else was silent. Does anyone know what he was shouting? Was it just a keen supporter?
Sorry if it's already been mentioned but someone was removed from the stadium after shouting twice while everyone else was silent. Does anyone know what he was shouting? Was it just a keen supporter?
teapot
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Good day for Team GB 
Right, I probably won't be updating this thread as much this week as a) eventing's my main interest, and b) I've actually got to do some work
Start list and times (deduct an hour) for the Dressage proper is here however:
By team: https://olympics.com/OG2024/pdf/OG2024/EQU/OG2024_EQU_C51(D)A_EQUODRESTEAM----------GP----------.pdf
By individual: https://olympics.com/OG2024/pdf/OG2024/EQU/OG2024_EQU_C51(D)B_EQUODRESINDV----------GP----------.pdf
Carl and Becky tomorrow, Lottie on Wednesday
Right, I probably won't be updating this thread as much this week as a) eventing's my main interest, and b) I've actually got to do some work
Start list and times (deduct an hour) for the Dressage proper is here however:
By team: https://olympics.com/OG2024/pdf/OG2024/EQU/OG2024_EQU_C51(D)A_EQUODRESTEAM----------GP----------.pdf
By individual: https://olympics.com/OG2024/pdf/OG2024/EQU/OG2024_EQU_C51(D)B_EQUODRESINDV----------GP----------.pdf
Carl and Becky tomorrow, Lottie on Wednesday
Dust Bunny
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I wondered what he/she was shouting, too. I think it was when the Japanese riders were in the arena. Good that he/she was removed! Let us know if you find out what was being shouted, please.
Merry Maxmas
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Yes I think it was when Japanese riders were in
Zoeypxo
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I heard it but it didnt sound very friendly! Could be mistakenYes I think it was when Japanese riders were in
Merry Maxmas
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I thought the same thing
Supertrooper
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Where would Ros have finished individually without the 15 penalties
splashgirl45
Lurcher lover
I thought 4 th but others thought 5 th , there’s a couple of posts further up explaining . She wouldn’t have got a medal anyway which doesn’t make it quite so bad
Bellaboo18
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I agree, sounded quite aggressive.
Bellaboo18
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Will do
AnShanDan
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I don’t know what the person (man) shouting said but it was not support!! After the second outburst security removed him. The atmosphere was v respectful and quiet when anyone was jumping, so the yelling was v noticeable.
AnShanDan
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Anyone going to the Versailles stadium: it is a beautiful venue but be prepared for a lot of queues for everything or take a picnic
The shuttle buses out and into the station worked well too.
The shuttle buses out and into the station worked well too.
criso
Coming over here & taking your jobs since 1900
She was equal 5th but someone said her xc time was closer to the optimum so would have got the 5th rather than 6th.
U.N.Owen
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Anyone else think the final round of show jumping was maybe a touch too easy? Didn't make for an extremely exciting end as was pretty set from how well the course was riding?
ihatework
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No not really, it was 1.30, the second round of the day with not a great deal of time between rounds, in heat with horses having done xc day before.
It looked easy because we saw some exceptional event horses
TheMule
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Totally agree- it was mega hot, the horses have done a lot by the point, it was bigger, squarer and the time was super tight, but they are the best of the best so rose to the challenge and it was brilliant to watch amazing horses turning themselves inside out to clear it
daffy44
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Not too easy at all, its more that it shows how exceptional those top horses and riders are in making it look easy.
Honey08
Waffled a lot!
Can I just say, other than obviously us winning, my favourite parts of the day were watching Tom’s groom literally leap around in delight after his round, and Tom and Laura prompting Ros - bite your medal, hold it up as we canter past this bit, smile now etc - like seasoned Olympic champions and different to the trio of first timers at Tokyo.
Fieldlife
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Anyone know why there’s a small swimming pool next to SJ stadium?