The 'Official' Olympic thread - sub section - Athletics

[Ernest]

Long jump gold came out of nowhere

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

C'mon Mo! Let's make this a record night for British athletics!

 

[Stat Brother]

Blimey, fantastic stuff.

For Ennis to come good with all that extra pressure is just amazing.

A to follow it up with a long jump gold too!

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Mo is looking quite comfortable IMO.

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Listerned to the 800m on the radio on the way back from work the noise from the crowd was unbelievable.

 

[Stat Brother]

What's Mo's usual plan?

Late kick?, go early?, steady wind up?

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

He needs to get closer to the front group, Mo has a lot in reserve but I hope he doesn't leave it too late.

 

[TheJasperCo]

What's Mo's usual plan?

Late kick?, go early?, steady wind up?

From what I've seen on TV of him in trials and other championships, he sticks in the chasing pack until the final lap or two, where he ups the pace and makes the break. At least I think so...

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Ok he's joined the front group now, c'mon Mo!

 

[Smithy]

The tension is building.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Here he comes!

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Augh tension !!!! C'mon Mo!!!

 

[Barrel of Fun]

I believe so, all the ceremonies seem to happen shortly after the respective events.

Cheers Fruity. Presumably after Mo has run!

 

[Frutos]

The commentators seem quite happy with where Mo is, so I'll go along with that.

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Listen to the atmosphere, fantastic!!

 

[Frutos]

It amazes me how none of the front runners look even out of breath given that they've been running for 25 minutes.

 

[fleet]

3 golds in an evening !

 

[Stat Brother]

Wow, brilliant stuff.

 

[WhingForPresident]

Incredible

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Amazing scenes, the best night for British athletics ever.