The Olympics - I'm ashamed to admit...
Aug 16, 2016 | 11:35 AM
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I was totally transfixed by Charlotte Dujardin riding that beautiful horse Vallegro when she won Gold in the Dressage. The understanding between horse and rider was breath taking.
I am sure there are better videos but..
And there was me thinking that training dogs was a challenge
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Aug 16, 2016 | 06:38 PM
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I was totally transfixed by Charlotte Dujardin riding that beautiful horse Vallegro...
Does she drive him with a V.square steering wheel.
Aug 16, 2016 | 07:42 PM
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Does she drive him with a V.square steering wheel.
Not a hint of rust
Don't insult that magnificent creature
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Aug 16, 2016 | 07:52 PM
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He (she?) really is a handsome horse, isn't he.
WTF am I saying.
Aug 16, 2016 | 08:02 PM
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Aug 16, 2016 | 09:55 PM
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And that's gold number 4 for Laura Trott.
Aug 16, 2016 | 10:18 PM
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The most winningest British lady in Olympics.
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Aug 16, 2016 | 10:20 PM
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C'mon Becky!
Damn, Vogel got it.
Two silvers for Becky, though.
Aug 16, 2016 | 10:21 PM
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Okay then, c'mon Jason!
Aug 16, 2016 | 10:23 PM
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Three medals in the women's, tonight - one of each colour.
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Aug 16, 2016 | 10:25 PM
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Really shouting for Becky - so wanted her to get gold
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Aug 16, 2016 | 10:29 PM
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Everyone of our cycling team have a medal >?!
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Everyone of our cycling team have a medal >?!
Yep. Stunning stuff .
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Is there the Madison in this Olympics cycling ?
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Is there the Madison in this Olympics cycling ?
Not heard that there is, as of yet.
It sure is a unique spectacle.
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Maddist thing ever seen , how they avoid each other quite amazing
Aug 16, 2016 | 11:04 PM
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Get in, Jasey boy!
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Aug 16, 2016 | 11:40 PM
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Is there the Madison in this Olympics cycling ?
It was dropped a while ago - replaced by the Omnium (probably for being too MAD !!)
Aug 17, 2016 | 12:22 PM
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Get in, Jasey boy!
That race was ridiculous, how can the judges possibly hope to come to any ruling on riders passing the derny with the camera angles they had available.
Aug 17, 2016 | 12:49 PM
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That race was ridiculous, how can the judges possibly hope to come to any ruling on riders passing the derny with the camera angles they had available.
Actually it's fortunate there were no cameras in position or I suspect Kenny would have been a gonner first time around.
Aug 17, 2016 | 01:06 PM
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Agree with both posts ^^^
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Aug 17, 2016 | 06:11 PM
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'Rules are for the guidance of wisemen and the obedience of fools'. Says it all really. all sports where the results are subjective and established by judges. Out would go gymnastics, diving, boxing, synchonised swimming, dressage, etc and end the suspicion that some judges may have been nobbled.
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well done womens hockey
Aug 18, 2016 | 12:44 AM
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well done womens hockey
We beat NZ in the semi?!
So that means a NED v GBR final, right?
To their immense credit, women's GBR haven't lost a match! So you just know what's gonna happen, don't ya...
Aug 18, 2016 | 08:13 AM
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I can't wait until the Olympics are over.
Its wall to wall relentless coverage FFS.
Can't even watch 30minutes of BBC breakfast without being subjected to it.
Aug 18, 2016 | 08:25 AM
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Breakfast t.v. , really ?
