The Olympics - I'm ashamed to admit...
16 August 2016, 11:35 AM
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I was totally transfixed by Charlotte Dujardin riding that beautiful horse Vallegro when she won Gold in the Dressage. The understanding between horse and rider was breath taking.
I am sure there are better videos but..
And there was me thinking that training dogs was a challenge
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16 August 2016, 06:38 PM
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I was totally transfixed by Charlotte Dujardin riding that beautiful horse Vallegro...
Does she drive him with a V.square steering wheel.
16 August 2016, 07:42 PM
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Does she drive him with a V.square steering wheel.
Not a hint of rust
Don't insult that magnificent creature
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16 August 2016, 07:52 PM
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He (she?) really is a handsome horse, isn't he.
WTF am I saying.
16 August 2016, 08:02 PM
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16 August 2016, 09:55 PM
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And that's gold number 4 for Laura Trott.
16 August 2016, 10:18 PM
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The most winningest British lady in Olympics.
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16 August 2016, 10:20 PM
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C'mon Becky!
Damn, Vogel got it.
Two silvers for Becky, though.
16 August 2016, 10:21 PM
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Okay then, c'mon Jason!
16 August 2016, 10:23 PM
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Three medals in the women's, tonight - one of each colour.
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16 August 2016, 10:25 PM
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Really shouting for Becky - so wanted her to get gold
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16 August 2016, 10:29 PM
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Everyone of our cycling team have a medal >?!
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Everyone of our cycling team have a medal >?!
Yep. Stunning stuff .
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Is there the Madison in this Olympics cycling ?
16 August 2016, 10:37 PM
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Is there the Madison in this Olympics cycling ?
Not heard that there is, as of yet.
It sure is a unique spectacle.
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Maddist thing ever seen , how they avoid each other quite amazing
16 August 2016, 11:04 PM
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Get in, Jasey boy!
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16 August 2016, 11:40 PM
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Is there the Madison in this Olympics cycling ?
It was dropped a while ago - replaced by the Omnium (probably for being too MAD !!)
17 August 2016, 12:22 PM
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Get in, Jasey boy!
That race was ridiculous, how can the judges possibly hope to come to any ruling on riders passing the derny with the camera angles they had available.
17 August 2016, 12:49 PM
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That race was ridiculous, how can the judges possibly hope to come to any ruling on riders passing the derny with the camera angles they had available.
Actually it's fortunate there were no cameras in position or I suspect Kenny would have been a gonner first time around.
17 August 2016, 01:06 PM
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Agree with both posts ^^^
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17 August 2016, 06:11 PM
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'Rules are for the guidance of wisemen and the obedience of fools'. Says it all really. all sports where the results are subjective and established by judges. Out would go gymnastics, diving, boxing, synchonised swimming, dressage, etc and end the suspicion that some judges may have been nobbled.
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well done womens hockey
18 August 2016, 12:44 AM
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well done womens hockey
We beat NZ in the semi?!
So that means a NED v GBR final, right?
To their immense credit, women's GBR haven't lost a match! So you just know what's gonna happen, don't ya...
18 August 2016, 08:13 AM
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I can't wait until the Olympics are over.
Its wall to wall relentless coverage FFS.
Can't even watch 30minutes of BBC breakfast without being subjected to it.
18 August 2016, 08:25 AM
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Breakfast t.v. , really ?
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