Tokyo Olympics 2020 Thread

[Skippyjack]

As much as I've enjoyed the Olympics so far, the mens 100m final was the first event that felt slightly "off" to me. Whether it's just the gaping hole left by the retirement of Usain Bolt, the lack of fans in the stadium or the lack of recognisable names there compared to years gone by, it just didn't feel right.

It was a lower class final, they're decent sprinters but nothing like Gatlin, Gay and Bolt.. the former two were unlucky Bolt decided to show up

 

[Dr. Winston]

I wouldn't say lower class. The winning time was still one of the ten quickest 100m's ever run. There was just something lacking about it. We've probably been spoiled by Bolt, Blake, Gay etc.

 

[cleddau]

As much as I've enjoyed the Olympics so far, the mens 100m final was the first event that felt slightly "off" to me. Whether it's just the gaping hole left by the retirement of Usain Bolt, the lack of fans in the stadium or the lack of recognisable names there compared to years gone by, it just didn't feel right.

What felt off to me is that the Olympic 100m title was won by a bloke who had never broke 10 seconds for 100m until less than three months ago. :roll:

 

[Skippyjack]

Lot's of silvers today, bodes well for the next Olympics as they will improve

 

[Jack2jack]

Just watched the K1 and K2, fook me they dont half shift.

 

[dickythorpe]

I read that the USA men's 4x100m relay team messed up again

 

[Resolvenjack]

Just watched Katie Archibald & Laura Kenny smash all the opposition out of sight for the Gold in the Madison Cycling event.

Unbelievable hand over technique, 120 laps/12 sprints.

Brilliant!

 

[Skippyjack]

Kate French wins gold in the modern pentathlon for team GB

Athletic finals are up next

 

[Manselton Jack]

Great performance from Lauren Price

 

[exiledclaseboy]

65 medals. Equals London and only two shy of Rio. Good stuff.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

Incidentally, Team GB is a nonsense. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard Steve Cram, Andrew Cotter and others say “Team GB and Northern Ireland”. So just call it what it actually is. Team U.K.

 

[Darran]

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