[Other Sport] Olympics viewing strategy

[hart's shirt]

Just watching the Modern Pentathlon riding. Luck of the draw. The German rider in tears. If the horse doesn't want to jump, it won't.

The laser run to finish is usually exciting with a combination of running and shooting. Well worth watching and a possible medal for Kate French.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Just watching the Modern Pentathlon riding. Luck of the draw. The German rider in tears. If the horse doesn't want to jump, it won't.

The laser run to finish is usually exciting with a combination of running and shooting. Well worth watching and a possible medal for Kate French.

It's absolutely outrageous that they are allowed to organise the ride in such a way. Neither the horse or the rider should be put in that position. No sporting integrity in that at all. I found that pretty upsetting to watch.

 

[birthofanorange]

Kate French looking good....

 

[PILTDOWN MAN]

It's absolutely outrageous that they are allowed to organise the ride in such a way. Neither the horse or the rider should be put in that position. No sporting integrity in that at all. I found that pretty upsetting to watch.

There’s no way she should have forced the horse. Very poor rider. Obvious it was spooked.

 

[birthofanorange]

Yes!! Well done Kate!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Fantastic work by Kate French.

 

[Bozza]

Outstanding!

Imagine having to hold that pistol and hit five targets knowing the gold was on the line.

Nerves of steel.

 

[Hotchilidog]

The laser tag element of this competition however is flipping ace! Fiendishly tough!

 

[hart's shirt]

Her shooting was the difference here - unlike the others, I'm not sure she missed one.

Held her nerve and took the gold.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Outstanding!

Imagine having to hold that pistol and hit five targets knowing the gold was on the line.

Nerves of steel.

When you’ve been running, to be able to control your breathing, and hold your arm steady, takes supreme effort without the pressure of the medal prospect.

 

[Hotchilidog]

Brilliant!! What a performance! I'm knackered watching it!

 

[essbee1]

Amazing stuff.

 

[nicko31]

Ahead of the Ozzies in the medal table, can we pip the Russian cheats as well?

 

[drew]

It's absolutely outrageous that they are allowed to organise the ride in such a way. Neither the horse or the rider should be put in that position. No sporting integrity in that at all. I found that pretty upsetting to watch.

Always been the way. Horses are drawn for each rider. All the horses are selected because they are capable of jumping the modest heights of the fences. The two alternatives would be that everyone uses the same horse (not practical) or that they bring their own horses and that would give an advantage to richer countries that can select the best show jumping horses!

 

[drew]

Ahead of the Ozzies in the medal table, can we pip the Russian cheats as well?

yes

 

[hart's shirt]

After all the GB success of our Toms (Daley, Dean and Pidcock) a week ago, it's all about the Kates and Lauras today.

Kate French - gold
Kate Archibald - gold
Laura Kenny - gold

It'll be very tough with Sifan Hassan in the race, but let's hope Laura Muir can end up with a medal shortly.

 

[hart's shirt]

Brilliant tactical run from Muir for silver!

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Good silver for Laura Muir, smashing her own PB.

 

[birthofanorange]

Great Silver, there.

 

[Randy McNob]

Good silver for Laura Muir, smashing her own PB.

and British record, only shame she was in such a strong field, it smashed Kelly Holmes record