What if the UK get no medals?

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Another reason why Jess should win then. That and she's Team GB's most complete athlete.

Yeah, but the cyclists and rowers have been fantastic as well

 

[kabbes]

I dunno, what's the criteria?

Being popular amongst the demographic of the British public that votes in this kind of contest.

 

[sunny jim]

I'm not sure it is possible to overtake the US and China.

They're both miles ahead, well US, who are 2nd,are 20 medals ahead and 9 golds ahead.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Being popular amongst the demographic of the British public that votes in this kind of contest.

Hm, what's that then? Teenagers, 18-30 year-olds, grannies?

So it's the general public who decide, not a group of sporty people?

 

[kabbes]

Hm, what's that then? Teenagers, 18-30 year-olds, grannies?

Do your own market research!

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Do your own market research!

Nah, I don't give a shit really!

 

[sunny jim]

Yeah, but the cyclists and rowers have been fantastic as well

When the cyclists/rowers can throw spears/shot put and jump high and long, then they can be as good as Jess Ennis.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

When the cyclists/rowers can throw spears/shot put and jump high and long, then they can be as good as Jess Ennis.

Yes, but then could she do a triathlon or a marathon or cycle or row long distance?

By your reasoning, then a gymnast who does a load of disciplines should be eligible then

 

[SpookyFrank]

*Obligatory 'what if we only get 21 golds' post*

 

[mattie]

I can't think what sort of demogaphic segment would vote for Nigel Mansell.

 

[kabbes]

I can't think what sort of demogaphic segment would vote for Nigel Mansell.

Moustache enthusiasts.

Subsequently, they would have been very disappointed.

 

[sunny jim]

Yes, but then could she do a triathlon or a marathon or cycle or row long distance?

By your reasoning, then a gymnast who does a load of disciplines should be eligible then

Heptathlon has loads more different disciplines than gymnastics, throwing a massive weight (shot put) is loads different than the 110 hurdles, 200m or the long jump

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Loads more?

Beam, Asymmetric Bars, Vault, Floor Exercise = 4

 

[kabbes]

The nyum nyum in the track cycling has six disciplines, but they do all seem to involve riding around a pringle as fast as you can.

 

[sunny jim]

Loads more?

Beam, Asymmetric Bars, Vault, Floor Exercise = 4

7 is more than 4, last time I looked

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

7 is more than 4, last time I looked

yes, but you said loads more

 

[sunny jim]

7 is nearly double 4

 

[CyberRose]

Yes, but then could she do a triathlon or a marathon or cycle or row long distance?

By your reasoning, then a gymnast who does a load of disciplines should be eligible then

Jessica Ennis would be the best gymnast if she wanted to give it a go, same goes for rowing and cycling. There's never been a better athlete in the entire history of the world

 

[sunny jim]

What about the decathlon? Thats 10 disciplines. Havent seen much of this in these Olympics, but remember Daley Thompson used to win that
eta : Its not an Olympic sport anymore, so Jessica Ennis is our most complete athlete

 

[Orang Utan]

Is there no decathlon anymore?

 

[QueenOfGoths]

What about the decathlon? Thats 10 disciplines. Havent seen much of this in these Olympics, but remember Daley Thompson used to win that
eta : Its not an Olympic sport anymore, so Jessica Ennis is our most complete athlete

Is there no decathlon anymore?

It starts tomorrow

 

[sunny jim]

Im talking shit again, it is on this year
http://www.london2012.com/athletics/event=athletics-men-decathlon/

 

[Orang Utan]

Phew! It's the best event!

 

[Orang Utan]

How long will the nation feel chipper now Team GB have won over fifty medals?

 

[Badgers]

Another 'sitting down sport' gold medal for TeamGB then

 

[Big Gunz]

Should have 'couch potato' as an event.

 

[Badgers]

Should have 'couch potato' as an event.

I am setting a PB as I type

 

[Maltin]

What if Great Britain only win 60 medals?

 

[Orang Utan]

Ok, can Team GB get any more now?

 

[Cid]

Two lined up in boxing tomorrow, one today I think. Mens MTB Liam Killeen is a pretty good rider, not really world class though. Daley's in the diving, but not really up to scratch.