Ro Sham Bo Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Britain don't seem to be having a very good athletics meet so far. I would expect a slash in funding to come soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham89 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 The subject is still heavily controversial though. Her form has only recently picked up again, since the CAS overturned a ruling regarding testosterone suppressants until more information is available. The full outcome isn't due out until next summer, with the IAAF looking to have limits on permissible level limits reinstated. It's an extremely grey area with regards to how they go about this, as in Semenya's case, her body exhibits the genetics of both male and female. The chromosomal makeup can be that of a man, while at the same time showing all the physical attributes ie. reproductive organs of a female. It's a strange one and a difficult one for the governing bodies. They ideally want a level field and Semenya's body is in such a way that she has a significant natural advantage over everyone else.Having said that, Usain Bolt is naturally the fastest sprinter in the world and there isn't suggestions that we should somehow handicap him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Lynsey Sharp looked in good form coming 2nd behind Semenya in the semi final, I doubt she can challenge for gold but hopefully she can get near silver or bronze. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooky Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Britain don't seem to be having a very good athletics meet so far. I would expect a slash in funding to come soon. Interestingly, our biggest failure so far these games is rowing! Only sport that is finished where we haven't met our target of 6 medals. Though to be fair, we got 3 golds and 2 silvers and topped the medal table so surely a slash in funding would be unbelievably harsh?! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 (edited) Agreed plus you have to be careful. Swimming totally flopped at London... target 5-7 medals, got 3... and was the only sport to miss its target. Forward to Rio... target 3-5 medals, got 6. EDIT: Athletics should hits its target of 7-9. Currently on 4. If people performed to their heat/etc. times would reach 8 (Farah, Sharp, Bradshaw, Womens 4x100m) but other relays have a shout, and three further athletes qualified 5th fastest. Surely get 3 = 7. Edited August 19, 2016 by HibeeJibee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooky Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Well the athletics haven't been our luckiest discipline at these Olympics. Qualify for 4x100m relay final in 3rd place, great medal hopes. Disqualified. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Turn it on... We get disqualified. Should I turn it off? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) Surely they'll try to counter-appeal this. Commentators doing their best to find a reason but frankly can't. After the crushing disappointment of his individual performance and being so visibly pumped for this relay - then nailing it - if this disqualification stands Rooney is either going to destroy the place or need placed on suicide watch. Edited August 20, 2016 by HibeeJibee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooky Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Surely they'll try to counter-appeal this. Commentators doing their best to find a reason but frankly can't. After his individual performance and being so visibly pumped for this relay, if this disqualification stands Rooney is either going to destroy the place or need placed on suicide watch. Yeah no one has no idea why! They've disqualified them quick enough, so surely they can explain why quick enough. Had a great chance of a bronze also. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NathanQP Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Well the athletics haven't been our luckiest discipline at these Olympics. Qualify 3rd for 4x100m relay final in 3rd place, great medal hopes. Disqualified. The studio are baffled, maybe they should appeal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) Whatever the story, pretty farcical to have 2 SFs and end-up disqualifying 3 teams. Rooney didn't appear to have taken off too early, and we were in first until the Bahamas screeched by coming into the home straight. EDIT: Interestingly the disqualifications get Brazil into the final. Edited August 20, 2016 by HibeeJibee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooky Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 EDIT: Interestingly the disqualifications get Brazil into the final. In the final track event of the games...CONSPIRACY! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Extra incentive for a counter-appeal. Getting booted back out of the final would give the crowd something to boo about. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Jo Jo Junior Shabadoo Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 The Women's 5,000m reminds me of one of my favourite Viz Top Tips: PED taking Athletes: Remove suspicion of doping by running a little bit slower. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 It really is a shame that any good athlete gets a claim of cheating. Of course some will be (Mo and many Jamaicans will probably be outed), but I just want to enjoy some terrific athletes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Bronze there isn't a bad result. Never beating the Americans or Jamaicans. We really didn't expect anything out of that event, too. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted August 20, 2016 Author Share Posted August 20, 2016 Yanks were lucky to even be there!Brilliant bronze for our girls 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Shameful bronze. Not as good as so-so silver, nor beautiful gold. A greenie for the poster to correctly guess the quote. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 1 minute ago, accies1874 said: Shameful bronze. Not as good as so-so silver, nor beautiful gold. A greenie for the poster to correctly guess the quote. The Simpsons. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accies1874 Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 Well played, my friend. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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