Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
ah right, talking about him taking penalty at the end of a lap
Athletics - Running and Jumping and Throwing and stuff!
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Lord Camomile
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No, I think he's still going to take it, he's just trying to get enough of a lead that, once his 15 second penalty is over, he's still got a chance to come out in contention for the medals.
Like an F1 driver getting a lead ahead of the pack before coming in for a pit stop.
e2a: right, obviously this is now a fairly redundant post
Like an F1 driver getting a lead ahead of the pack before coming in for a pit stop.
e2a: right, obviously this is now a fairly redundant post
I don't know. That's why I'm asking
if he doesn't take it he gets disqualified. maybe he is going to take one for the 'team' his brother and race him to the line.
who knows!
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
I doubt it, he's got more than 15 seconds over the rest of the race so there's no reason he can't still be aiming for the bronze.
I actually run this sort of distance a fair bit, and a 15 second break can give you a significant bit of extra sprinting power if you need it later on.
e2a: stop for much longer than that and you're fucked...
Lord Camomile
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I was wondering what effect that sort of a break would have on his body. Presumably he'll run on the spot or do some stretches or something?
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
That's what I was wondering. I think if I had to stop, that would be it. Is he allowed to just stand by the finishing line for 15 seconds then step over it?
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
ah, so having a nice 15 second rest before final sprint then?
yeah i've just twigged that gap! good for the insider info so to speak!
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
I would think you'd run on the spot, or something to keep the blood flowing and the muscles awake.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Just seen. They have a sin bin area.
Lord Camomile
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There's a penalty box you have to take it in, but that would be fucking brilliant if he did that
Apparently the brothers have got in trouble in the past for one waiting for the other to catch up so they can cross the line together
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
It works for me, but a sport scientist type might tell you that it's a terrible idea...
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Two golds.There's a penalty box you have to take it in, but that would be fucking brilliant if he did that
Apparently the brothers have got in trouble in the past for one waiting for the other to catch up so they can cross the line together
Great ploy.
butchersapron
Bring back hanging
Isn't it odd that the private school oxbridge brother avoids the penalty? A disgrace,
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
butchersapron
Bring back hanging
Excellent, really enjoyed that. Well done all.
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
Fucking stunning win there.
littlebabyjesus
one of Maxwell's demons
Great stuff. They're all coming in really pleased to have taken a place. Bloke in 4th raised his arms. Kiwi blowing kisses to the crowd for coming 11th. Looks a bit like the decathlon spirit. 
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Bloody hell, missed it because I had to answer the door 
Still, stick another gold on the table
Still, stick another gold on the table
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
Great stuff. They're all coming in really pleased to have taken a place. Bloke in 4th raised his arms. Kiwi blowing kisses to the crowd for coming 11th. Looks a bit like the decathlon spirit.
Lovely to see that. Triathlon is a hell of an event, anyone who crosses the line is a fucking superhero as far as I'm concerned.
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Hayes is lovely
Lord Camomile
Yipchaa!
Our 19th! Matching Beijing!Still, stick another gold on the table
And I think we just got a sliver in windsurfing too.
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
For my own amusement, I'm gonna go and do a sprint distance triathlon (750m, 20km, 5km) this afternoon I think. I'm a lousy swimmer though so I might die.
Minnie_the_Minx
someinenhhanding menbag and me ah bollox
Get back to us when you've finished and let us know you're time (assuming you don't drown)
SpookyFrank
A cheap source of teeth for aquarium gravel
...but first, a fried egg sandwich and a fag
JimW
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You'd think they'd sand the boards properly for the Olympics (argh)
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