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[Maxine67]

Anyone know why there’s a small swimming pool next to SJ stadium?

I wondered about that

 

[YourValentine]

I wondered about that

I saw something about this earlier, there is another event that will use the venue later on and need a pool. Can't remember what though

 

[mypegasus]

Anyone know why there’s a small swimming pool next to SJ stadium?

I believe it’s for the modern pentathlon swimming

 

[LadyGascoyne]

Really annoyed at this. I was scrolling through Facebook, and this is the ad with the headline that the Daily Express has decided to go with.

What a revolting misrepresentation of her words, and purely aimed at spreading negative feeling.

 

[criso]

Really annoyed at this. I was scrolling through Facebook, and this is the ad with the headline that the Daily Express has decided to go with.

What a revolting misrepresentation of her words, and purely aimed at spreading negative feeling.

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What's the context and quote here, would rather not give the express any clicks

 

[splashgirl45]

Really annoyed at this. I was scrolling through Facebook, and this is the ad with the headline that the Daily Express has decided to go with.

What a revolting misrepresentation of her words, and purely aimed at spreading negative feeling.

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I was just going to post this bloody reporters post stupid headlines and half the people won’t even red the whole article . Makes me cross too!!!

For anyone who hasn’t read the article she said previously she was sad to be British because she didn’t think she would get on the team, absolutely nothing to do with today

 

[Honey08]

I believe the shouting was saying “free ??somebody??” Apparently they were removed by security.

 

[LadyGascoyne]

What's the context and quote here, would rather not give the express any clicks

As splashgirl said, she was worried she wouldn’t get into the squad because the British standard was so high that she’d have to beat the likes of Kitty, Oli etc.

 

[criso]

As splashgirl said, she was worried she wouldn’t get into the squad because the British standard was so high that she’d have to beat the likes of Kitty, Oli etc.

Oh I saw that interview. Not clear from the headline what they were referencing

 

[Maxine67]

As splashgirl said, she was worried she wouldn’t get into the squad because the British standard was so high that she’d have to beat the likes of Kitty, Oli etc.

Ah that makes more sense, but given recent events how many people will assume its something to do with that? Very misleading

Oh I saw that interview. Not clear from the headline what they were referencing

 

[criso]

As splashgirl said, she was worried she wouldn’t get into the squad because the British standard was so high that she’d have to beat the likes of Kitty, Oli etc.

Following on from that. What is the the maximum number of competitors that a country can enter in other events say swimming or athletics

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

Yes, I always thought fear of shocking hat hair meant ladies kept their hats on

Ladies hats were pinned in place so removing and replacing would likely require the assistance of the lady's maid.

 

[LEC]

NGL pretty delighted with result. Team gold for GB and then I backed Michi at 23-1 and had £10 on him. I also backed Burto at 66-1 spending a whole £4 and Laura at 14-1 for £2. It was win only as should have done an accumulator. But whatever with Burto and Michi I was quids in!

 

[criso]

Eurosport had the GB riders in for an interview as part of their Bonsoir Paris programme. About 9:50 pm

 

[myheartinahoofbeat]

Eurosport had the GB riders in for an interview as part of their Bonsoir Paris programme. About 9:50 pm

They are in the studio on the bbc Olympic highlight programme tonight as well

 

[criso]

The Eurosport interview was a bit rubbish, not much beyond how does it feel and I didn't realise you put the horses' name on the results as well

 

[Shoei]

Does anyone know what time dressage is on in the BBC (or I-playet) tomorrow? I can't find it

 

[94lunagem]

 

[94lunagem]

Does anyone know what time dressage is on in the BBC (or I-playet) tomorrow? I can't find it

Screen shot above, the whole thing will be on Discovery but I haven’t seen if BBC are including any on BBC1 or red button/iplayer

 

[94lunagem]

They are in the studio on the bbc Olympic highlight programme tonight as well

Thank you, just put that on record

 

[criso]

Does anyone know what time dressage is on in the BBC (or I-playet) tomorrow? I can't find it

BBC aren't timetabling anything, just jumping between different sports and BBC1 and the red button as they feel like it. I'm wfh again in the morning so I'll have it on in the background in case.

Looks like Eurosport aren't showing it either.

 

[criso]

They are in the studio on the bbc Olympic highlight programme tonight as well

Is that the tonight at the games programme after the news

 

[Shoei]

Screen shot above, the whole thing will be on Discovery but I haven’t seen if BBC are including any on BBC1 or red button/iplayer

Thanks Bobby Hayler-Wright is commentating for the BBC so they must be showing it somewhere, but they're not doing great with listing's... maybe I need a good old Radio Times lol

 

[teapot]

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

Just bumping this - first day of the Dressage on tuesday

Carl at 11.25am UK time
Becky at 3.11pm UK time

Then Lottie goes at 9am Wednesday morning

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

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H&H article today says it starts 10am Paris time, 9am UK time tomorrow and Wednesday.

 

[criso]

Thanks Bobby Hayler-Wright is commentating for the BBC so they must be showing it somewhere, but they're not doing great with listing's... maybe I need a good old Radio Times lol

I think as they only have 2 channels they are just reacting to what's happening so if there's a tense final, that will get shown instead. They showed all but the earlier rounds of the jumping today because it was so right down to the wire and a real chance of a gold medal. First day dressage won't have the same pull so they'll probably slot in a few rounds around other things.

 

[teapot]

H&H article today says it starts 10am Paris time, 9am UK time tomorrow and Wednesday.

It's 11am Paris/10am UK time Tuesday/tomorrow, and 10am Paris/9am UK time on Wednesday if you go by the start lists:

https://olympics.com/OG2024/pdf/OG2024/EQU/OG2024_EQU_C51(D)B_EQUODRESINDV----------GP----------.pdf

 

[piebaldproblems]

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

30 countries competing in the individual isn't bad at all. Exciting days to be seeing this "much" diversity in the sport. But let's hope there's some diversity in the style of riding too.

 

[Shoei]

I think as they only have 2 channels they are just reacting to what's happening so if there's a tense final, that will get shown instead. They showed all but the earlier rounds of the jumping today because it was so right down to the wire and a real chance of a gold medal. First day dressage won't have the same pull so they'll probably slot in a few rounds around other things.

That's useful thanks. I the midst of hay making so I haven't managed to watch any eventing, but I should be able to catch some dressage and catch up with the eventing.

 

[Honey08]

NGL pretty delighted with result. Team gold for GB and then I backed Michi at 23-1 and had £10 on him. I also backed Burto at 66-1 spending a whole £4 and Laura at 14-1 for £2. It was win only as should have done an accumulator. But whatever with Burto and Michi I was quids in!

Drinks on you! I never even knew you could bet on things like that.


I just watched the BBC interview but it was a bit naff.