London 2012 summer olympics.

[darren]

Well what a great day for britain at the olympics.

6 golds and a silver.


my personal highlight was hessica ennis winning heptathlon gold.

i hd lots of tears in my eyes.


ive supported her for many yrs.

another thing i love is they play the chariots of fire theme at the medal presentations.

[stud1al]

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I am a brit living in Australia so i have had to put up with a lot of **** the many times we were thrashed at cricket .It's nice to beat the aussies at something

[Tortie]

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I'm loving the whole thing, and dread it being over. Our athletes are such an inspiration - even to achieve the Olympic qualifying standard is amazing, let alone win a medal - of any colour It's also nice to have some good news for a change instead of the usual depressing fodder.

Jess Ennis is amazing - so chuffed for her, she's so grounded and down-to-earth, but what about those performances by Mo Farah and Greg Rutherford last night too? What a night!!! But big-up to all our champions - and indeed to all our athletes and competitors - we're proud of you xxx

Also, can't help but feel a bit emotional about Michael Phelps retiring after so many outstanding performances - a true hero.

[sf1378]

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I find it all boring, sorry but I really hate how GB overdoes all saluting to these sportsmen and women when they win - and then they get honors in the Queens New Years List...it just turns my stomach. Also I just think the whole things a waste of money - it could have been spent on far better things like the deficit or Public Services which really need the cash - just another example of how that corrupt Blair did things - wasting money, he was after all in power when the bid was made / announced....

[HG]

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I'm loving the Olympics and we are hopefully going to see is a whole new generation of kids inspired by some genuine role models (who have worked damned hard for years to get their rewards) rather than 'celebrities' and footballers. With the Uk being one of the most unhealthiest countries in Europe, this is the best thing that come from the Oympics.

[Richard1978]

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I've really be enjoying it so far, especially the results in events we normally don't do too well in.

[Heather74]

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I'm not very sporty, but I'm really enjoying certain events,there's a bit of something for everyone.

[darren]

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thats a big part of these olympics inspiring the next generation.

to think before the games started there where al these concerns the british public would not embrace the games.

well we have.
venues have been packed out.

even in the morning sessons in the olympic stadium have been packed out which ive not seen happen at other games.

for me the legacy of these games is very important.


you look at the few summer games the main olympic stadiums have been left to rot.

this wil not be allowed to have to these olympics.

a lot of these brit athletes get no or little funding and yet they still train very very hard.

only the top ones het big money.

as seb coe has said its not so much about how many medals britain win its about its legacy and having iconic moments that when you think of these games you wil remember those iconic moments.

I'm loving the Olympics and we are hopefully going to see is a whole new generation of kids inspired by some genuine role models (who have worked damned hard for years to get their rewards) rather than 'celebrities' and footballers. With the Uk being one of the most unhealthiest countries in Europe, this is the best thing that come from the Oympics.

[Roz]

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thats a big part of these olympics inspiring the next generation.

to think before the games started there where al these concerns the british public would not embrace the games.

well we have.
venues have been packed out.

even in the morning sessons in the olympic stadium have been packed out which ive not seen happen at other games.

for me the legacy of these games is very important.


you look at the few summer games the main olympic stadiums have been left to rot.

this wil not be allowed to have to these olympics.

a lot of these brit athletes get no or little funding and yet they still train very very hard.

only the top ones het big money.

as seb coe has said its not so much about how many medals britain win its about its legacy and having iconic moments that when you think of these games you wil remember those iconic moments.

They may have been for some events like the athletics, equestrian, and cycling events - but the empty seats have been embarrassing at other venues, particularly the swimming, gymnastics, and at Wimbledon. I couldn't believe the poor turn out for the Williams/Sharapova final.


I have two friends working down there and there's going to be a major inquest after the games about it. Must be so frustrating for those who desperately wanted tickets:cry:.

It has been enjoyable to watch though.

[darren]

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hey roz.
i think some people have just no interest in certain events even if the tickets are going very cheap.

its always this way at olympic games some venues dont sell out.


gymnastics has been poorly attended though which i expercted as i feel brits have no interest in it.
but the rowing,track cycling, road cycling, womens marathon beach vollyball have been very well attended.

[stud1al]

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It's like the 3 -way one day cricket over here.When the aussies are not playing the grounds are empty

[Roz]

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hey roz.
i think some people have just no interest in certain events even if the tickets are going very cheap.

its always this way at olympic games some venues dont sell out.




gymnastics has been poorly attended though which i expercted as i feel brits have no interest in it.
but the rowing,track cycling, road cycling, womens marathon beach vollyball have been very well attended.

There were lots of people willing to attend anything though Darren.

There has been a major b*lls up in some cases. I have friends/family/workmates who applied for anything at all just so they could attend but were told
that there were no tickets for any event (except the football).

As you can imagine they are far from happy seeing so many empty seats.

Tennis for example is very popular, but besides the Murray games there were tons of empty seats. The swimming was another poor show, lots of people wanted to see
Tom Daley and Becky Addlington but again rows and rows of empty seats.

The main stadium has been full though granted.

[darren]

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yes that wasan amazing night 3 golds in the space of less than an hour.

greg rutherford winning was a real shock but real happy for mo and really really happy for jess ennis what a role model she is.

I'm loving the whole thing, and dread it being over. Our athletes are such an inspiration - even to achieve the Olympic qualifying standard is amazing, let alone win a medal - of any colour It's also nice to have some good news for a change instead of the usual depressing fodder.

Jess Ennis is amazing - so chuffed for her, she's so grounded and down-to-earth, but what about those performances by Mo Farah and Greg Rutherford last night too? What a night!!! But big-up to all our champions - and indeed to all our athletes and competitors - we're proud of you xxx

Also, can't help but feel a bit emotional about Michael Phelps retiring after so many outstanding performances - a true hero.

[the-peoples-poet]

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I have watched a lot more of these games than I thought I would. It's been very enjoyable. I watched none of the games last time around. I have thoroughly loved supporting Team GB, they are all superstars, whether they win or they don't. There is a lot of support for Team GB in Ulster. For me, the best wins have to be the older chap who was about 51 or so and he was on a horse and got a gold medal and the 6th gold medal for Sir Chris Hoy. Mo Farrah was incredible too.

*chants* TEAM GB! TEAM GB! *waves flag*

[Trickyvee]

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I haven't fully embraced the Olympics. I watched the flame go through my town and the opening ceremony but I don't really like watching the actual events and I haven't been swept up in the hype and excitement of it all. I am glad we are doing so well though.