mattygs 274 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 The double sculls were quite the heart pumping race. You always knew what their plan would be, you knew that the final push was going to come, it was just a question on if it would be enough or if they would fall just a lil bit short as happened in the semis. Great to see them power through in the end. Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 The double sculls were quite the heart pumping race. You always knew what their plan would be, you knew that the final push was going to come, it was just a question on if it would be enough or if they would fall just a lil bit short as happened in the semis. Great to see them power through in the end. That certainly got the heart rate up big time. Tough to watch, they just flew home!!! Amazing result. Bring on Mahe and the Mens Pairs tomorrow. Fingers Crossed. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 We were going NUTS at work!!! Talk about NO productivity!!! Worth it!...Now I'm home for the rest of the night. Well Done Doubles!!! Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 We were going NUTS at work!!! Talk about NO productivity!!! Worth it!...Now I'm home for the rest of the night. Well Done Doubles!!! I think the whole country were going nuts mate! Very exciting and great to hear the anthem was just thinking that we have nearly equalled out tally of 1 gold and 3 bronze from Sydney... Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Let's not mention Sydney - embarrasing, very low point in NZ Olympic history Stand by for the Yachting - Skiffs 49ers, there's a medal in there! Edited August 2, 2012 by Alexjc Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Let's not mention Sydney - embarrasing, very low point in NZ Olympic history Stand by for the Yachting - Skiffs 49ers, there's a medal in there! I know. But it just shows how far we have come since then! Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) I know. But it just shows how far we have come since then! More govt money spent on healthy lifestyle sports... instead of bum benefits... ...whoops sorry - politics not allowed in Olympics! Edited August 2, 2012 by Alexjc Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Olympic Track Cycling comps are FINALLY...AT LONG LAST...underway!!!! Not a great run Mens Times...But looks like they should make it through the round. Edited August 2, 2012 by Alexjc Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Olympic Track Cycling comps are FINALLY...AT LONG LAST...underway!!!! Not a great run Mens Times...But looks like they should make it through the round. Was disappointed with the mens team sprint. They did not look that good at all. They have qualified, but won't make it much further than that. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Gotta feeling - looking at the white hot times being placed here - NZ will be left well behind in this Olympic meet. Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Gotta feeling - looking at the white hot times being placed here - NZ will be left well behind in this Olympic meet. Time will tell. Although we have Jessie Sergent back for the Team Pursuit. Fingers crossed. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Something's wrong in the womens racing, looking at possible disqualificatons for GB, China, and Germany? Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Something's wrong in the womens racing, looking at possible disqualificatons for GB, China, and Germany? Something's wrong in the womens racing, looking at possible disqualificatons for GB, China, and Germany? Looks that way. Am hearing booing inside the stadium Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 GB Womans Pursuit Team 'relegated'...sad...they were in the medals. Real anger here, lack of communication from officials. Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 There doesnt seem to be much communication at this stage. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Cycling NZ Qualifies as third best in the Mens Quads...Phew, a little bit of credability there Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Cycling NZ Qualifies as third best in the Mens Quads...Phew, a little bit of credability there The mens team sprint cam back well to finish 5th and at the same time broke the New Zealand record. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 It's not looking good for the womens Black Sticks with Argentina up 2 - 0, just too strong. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Black Sticks 1 - Argentina 2 Really dodgy umpireing there...But Argentina are #2 in the world anyway. Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 2-1 Loss to Argentina is what I expected really... They still have a chance and will need to beat the United States in their next match... Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 ...Stand by for tonight!!! Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I know... Its going to be bloody tense. Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Four medals...At LEAST two Gold... Link to post Share on other sites
micheal_warren 206 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Four medals...At LEAST two Gold... Tonight? That would be a dream... Link to post Share on other sites
Alexjc 354 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 (edited) Tonight? That would be a dream... Very realistic...Two in the rowing...one out at Waymouth...potential cycling as well. Edited August 3, 2012 by Alexjc Link to post Share on other sites
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