That medal table's looking good
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TrippyLondoner
Well-Known Member
Didn't realize we were 6th now!
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
Would easily have been third if the sailing ahdn't been cancelled.
Thing is we are really gonna have to go some to come close to matching this when we host in 2012.
TrippyLondoner
Well-Known Member
Worry about 2012 when the time comes i say and just enjoy this.
Oh - we're guaranteed a gold and silver in the women's pursuit tomorrow, at least two silvers (hopefully two golds) in the sailing and plenty of chances to come in cycling, rowing and sailing.
1927 - we'll sail past this in 2012. These Olympics are entirely geared towards building for four years' time.
1927 - we'll sail past this in 2012. These Olympics are entirely geared towards building for four years' time.
Augie March
blahem
Someone should tell our PM. I reckon now's the perfect time to call that pesky election, whilst the nation is on a wave of Olympics inspired euphoria. 
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
I know there is a lot said on these boards about flag waving, but I for ione feel incredibly proud that these small islands can produce such performances from a limited, in comparison, budget. The performances in rowing and cycling are incredible and even tho they now have suprb coaching set ups, I think that one of the main reasons for these two sports reaching such heights is the past performances of the likes of Boardman and Redgrave. They left behind an incredible legacy of young aspiring sportsmen and women who were motivated to get into these sports. Even Becky Adlington was saying earlier that one of her biggest inspirations was seeing Ian Thorpe in the Commonwealth's in Manchester. Although it may be hard for some to do so, we should probably also give some credit to John Major, for it was he who established the lottery in the UK without which we would not have the funding for these performances.
Roll on 2012 then!!
Yep, it was Major who agreed to alter the Lottery funding rules to allow them to fund elite sport following the appalling performances in the 1996 Olympics.
You saw the results start to come home in Sydney, watch them build in the next week or so and in 2012 it's gonna be unbelieveable
You saw the results start to come home in Sydney, watch them build in the next week or so and in 2012 it's gonna be unbelieveable
twistedAM
Left Of The Dial
Was just about to post that
We're shitting on them in the cycling which used to be one of their strengths.
What have Italy won?
London_Calling
Pleasant and unpatronising
Total: 16 Golds ?
Augie March
blahem
Urgh. Do you talk to your mother with that mouth?
'twas a joke....
Augie March
blahem
Yeah yeah.
You fancy John Major don't you?
I fancied maggie. John was more an idol, a role model if you like....
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
What do you mean by that?
Firstly, and I am sure if I am wrong someone will post the stats, I bet obesity isnt so much a problem down under. That health levels are generally better, because children are motivated to be good at sport.
If you dont like sport why post in this forum.
It's not "us" it's the people who play the lottery....
TBH, I do think its nice to beat oz in something. Not because I am in anyway patriotic, but because they're just overly competetive wangs. Nothing better than seeing them lose.
I heard this ozzy journo talking on radio 5 the other day, talking about the possiblity of england beating oz in the medals tables. He said something like "I don't see wingeing or glassing people in pubs on the events list, and until I do GB doesn't stand a chance"
Soz, KG, but that sort of smuggery must be smashed....
But he does have a point. That money could go toward another cause, more deserving. I don't object to funding sport in general, but the "elite"? Well, it must be hugely expensive and only makes a difference to those at the very top. Who aint gonna be that fat anyway....
Phenotypic Dai
The girdle of Venus
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
Tool.
Yes without us they would have struggled. Two golds for Wales now and Scotland have had more than their fair share
1927
Funnier than he thinks he is.
Dont be such a friggin short sighted idiot. Money spent on elite sport produces gold meadls and great performances in Olympic games, children see these and want to be sportspeople. They eat properly, dont smoke, get used to a strict training regime and are more likely to be law abiding respectful members of the community. That money spent on the elite probably saves the country money in other areas. If we could get all the kids causing trouble on street corners into sport we would be right up there with Aussies and USA, if thats what u mean by being like Australia then I say yes please every time.
pastieburt
Best team in the league.
twistedAM
Left Of The Dial
You lost your bet:
www.aph.gov.au/library/INTGUIDE/sp/obesity.htm
(scroll down a bit for "international comparisons")
Al that lottery money pumped into the track and field showponys hasn't done a lot of good has it?
Phenotypic Dai
The girdle of Venus
That'd be all them Jaffa Cakes probably.
