Olympics 2012
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I still can't get away from Manteo Mitchell.
Ok no gold medal performance but to run that time in the first leg of the 400m relay and to continue for his team mates and country when nobody
would have held it against him if he'd been on the floor rolling around looking for sympathy he gets my vote. I don't expect anyone to agree but, to me, that
performance epitomises the Olympic spirit.
Ok no gold medal performance but to run that time in the first leg of the 400m relay and to continue for his team mates and country when nobody
would have held it against him if he'd been on the floor rolling around looking for sympathy he gets my vote. I don't expect anyone to agree but, to me, that
performance epitomises the Olympic spirit.
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wow i just read that story, that's pretty incredible stuff!
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F*ck me, what a hero. Hope the others win gold just for him after that.
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Well I was going to say David Rushida but this is truly unbelievable from Holland's Epke Zonderland:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/olympics/18903127 |
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Zonderland got me off my seat clapping. Those like myself that didn't know the routine must have thought he was coming off at least 3 times. Absolutely brilliant.
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As usual for me, the athletics has been the highlight. There's a pick of performances there to choose from:
Mo Farah's 10k win was just an epic race, made all the better because I was there and the atmosphere was just amazing. David Rudisha for a wondrous show of front running and setting out to beat the world record he said he would do. The 100m final with essentially every finisher going below 10 seconds Usain Bolt's entertainment after winning both, particularly the 200m. It's more than just the race to him and he has breathed new life into the sport. The American relay performer above. Highlights the Olympic spirit. |
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chris hoy in the kirin ,
rudisha in the 800 the chinese lass in the 400 im jess enis 110 hurdles of the heptathlon adams in womans boxing the crowd for the cycling road races , triathlon and any other free events brilliant support !!! |
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amazing that no one mentions wiggins time trial, won by 42 seconds which is a long way on a bike at 35 mph plus
does not do it for me but thought the cycling fans would be bigging that up off the back of the TDF |
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the american guy who came 2nd to farah in the 10k. unbelievable run from a caucasian
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great shout
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given the support for the american with a broken leg, its also surprising nobody mentions
cancellara from the cycling, great bravery there too, wiggins was great, but expected , as was bolt, so great as they were, just not quite the cherry on top of my cake |
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Kath Grainger winning after 3 consecutive silvers showed true Olympic spirit
Farah & Ennis prevailing under the weight of such expectation was simply immense. Like DB I was there and it was an experience I'll never forget. Nicola Adams lit up the boxing venue with her smile. Wasn't bothered about women's boxing, but she was absolutely wonderful. For non-Brit best moment. Rudisha was brilliant. As was the young lad who came second. Any athletics fan will realise the significance of his time - 1:41:73 - astonishing!! |
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all of the above good shouts - Felix Sanchez comeback win in 400 metre hurdles was also something to behold.
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very suspicious sanchez I'm afraid
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kath grainger is one of the happiest stories in many years
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not nearly as suspicious as the Algerian who won the 1500m.
Came last in the semi-final in Beijing and hasn't figured at all this year. Then suddenly he wins both his semi and the final by miles. I was in the stadium for both SF and final, and also his medal ceremony. Refused to stand up for the anthem. Felt sick to the stomach, and prepared to bet my house that he was on the juice (just like Ramzi who won in Beijing). |
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aww yes disgusting stuff indeed
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They have all been drug tested for the record.
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if Sanchez is suspicious then surely, by definition the performance of Tinsley in second is even more so?
Aside from 2006 (49.1 secs) and 2008, Sanchez has recorded a sub 49 second 400 metre hurdles every year since 1999. Agree about the Algerian - would not be surprised if he disappeared without trace. |
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Wiggins and Rudisha
(Simply because they're 'can't believe that just happened' moments) |
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Seb's record of 1.41.73 stood for 16 years
 Rudisha at 1.41.09 as a FRONT RUNNER with noone challenging was truly amazing. |
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Mo
amazing run |
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that is number 1 for sure
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Best performance of the games without a doubt.
And what a lovely guy he is. So happy for him. Tears still streaming down my face. |
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Still Rudisha for me .Mo was brilliant though.
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rudisha was fully expected but the world record was amazing
but Mo broke new ground and the double surpasses everything for me rudisha close second |
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I'm as pleased with Tom Daley's bronze as much as any of them. After what that poor lad has been through in the past 18 months, he deserved that. Could have been gold on a different night. Top stuff.
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Sad when this is over tomorrow
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David Rudisha
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JustWinBaby
11 Aug 12 23:12 Joined: 02 Feb 09 | Topic/replies: 4,244 | Blogger: JustWinBaby's blog Sad when this is over tomorrow Sad Agreed. where else are you going to get enough mugs together to make the lay side of getting a medal 325% on a daily basis? |
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David Rudisha, and the 15 year old Lithuanian lass from Plymouth in the swimming who really had no idea how good she was.
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Agree with Paddy
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