Let The Games Begin - London 2012 Olympics

[Nighthawk]

What a win!!!!!!!!!!!!! Murray

 

[KP the nut]

You know you're Canadian when - you apologize for not winning a medal in a sport you were a hopeful for. Paula Findlay (Findley?) apologizing profusely at the end of the womans triathlon.

I think that applies for the British as well. 2 of our guys Mark Hunter and Zac Purchase got a silver in one of yesterdays rowing event. They were devastated and kept apologising for letting the country down - they were in tears, I was in tears and the interviewer was in tears, it was all just so painful and raw.

 

[KP the nut]

Yay, another 2 golds today, well done Ben Ainsley and Andy Murray, we also have more silver and bronzes. Can Andy Murray win 2 gold in one day, he is in the mixed doubles final.

 

[Nighthawk]

The Tennis has been fun to watch. I have never seen Wimbelton so loud and colorful. Except for the courts themselves look rather worn.:tup: Watching the royals do the wave gave a smile.:) All I have watched is the finals.

 

[KP the nut]

I know (((NH))), it is so addictive.

 

[cherryblossom]

This made me smile this morning, as I read the paper over breakfast.

Ee bah gum! If Yorkshire was a country, it would be higher in the Olympic medal table than South Africa, Japan and Australia

If Yorkshire were a country in their own right, they would be 11th in the medals table!!! How amazing is that?! 4 Gold medals, 2 Silvers and a Bronze for Yorkshire.

 

[CraftyCath]

You know you're Canadian when - you apologize for not winning a medal in a sport you were a hopeful for.

They were devastated and kept apologising for letting the country down ​

You know, I was listening the the Jeremy Vine show on BBC Radio 2 today. They were discussing this very thing. People rang in and said that those who did not win medals or came 2nd or 3rd were as much hero's as those who won Gold.

The big discussion was that these athletes are so much better role models for our youth than the highly paid footballers etc and the so called 'stars' of X Factor and Big Brother.

I couldn't agree more!!

I am so proud of all those athletes,from all over the world, who choose to push them selves so hard just for the chance of winning a medal and being the best at what they do.:tup:

 

[kers]

People rang in and said that those who did not win medals or came 2nd or 3rd were as much hero's as those who won Gold.

Agreed. The silver medalists in particular often look like such a devastated lot on the podium, but their feats are impressive to the rest of us!

 

[CraftyCath]

Seeing Victoria Pendleton getting silver was amazing but also heartbreaking. this was to be her last Olympics but she knew how good the Ausie girl was.

She was upset but I think proud too (she already has a gold) and should not be too disappointed with her Silver.

Beth Tweddle, our British gymnast, was delighted with her bronze and even said she couldn't sleep because she though she would wake up and her meddle would not be there! Oh Bless!

 

[KP the nut]

Another great day for Team GB. Being third in the medal table is amazing, especially when you look at the populations of USA and China.

I'm surprised Australia are so far down, they usually do much better, especially in the swimming.

 

[KP the nut]

Have you tried this on google chrome. Addictive hurdling

http://www.google.com/doodles/hurdles-2012

 

[amethist]

Cheers KP :roflmao: 27.8 seconds