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    Quote Originally Posted by gracethepirate View Post
    Since the only thread on the Olympics so far is a rather negative one focusing on Britain's alleged obsession with the military, I thought I'd create this one for positive and/or interesting comments on the events.

    At Stratford there are more and more people from overseas wandering around wearing the big A5 IDs. The opening hours have extended to 22:00 (from Saturday to 23:00 or midnight) and everyone seems to be aware of this. The place is crowded and happy, except for a couple of blokes in dark suits and big IDs in front of me at a Lebanese restaurant who were picky and rather arrogant, not caring about insulting the staff or keeping everyone else on the queue waiting. A young lad had problems working out the difference between a £50 note and a £10, but the cashier let him know.

    An extraordinary number of dark, willowy women looking beautiful in maxi dresses. They are all locals.

    And Astral, if you do get to Westfield Stratford City with your better half, there is a T-shirt for her to buy for you. It has a tag on the front which says:

    To: Women
    From: God

    I guess that's where all men come from
    Hey Grace, beat me to it.

    I was going to start a general Olympics thread, so thanks.

    Mods?

    Can we please leave this up for the duration, like the Euro 2012 thread?


    As for mbh buying that T-shirt Grace? I seriously doubt she would. Maybe if I work harder at saying "Yes" ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by gracethepirate View Post
    Great choice, congrats to her.

    One of the best role models for young women Ireland has ever produced.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Astral Peaks View Post
    Great choice, congrats to her.

    One of the best role models for young women Ireland has ever produced.
    An awful lot of pressure on Katie for most people think gold is a given.
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    Quote Originally Posted by runwiththewind View Post
    An awful lot of pressure on Katie for most people think gold is a given.
    True, but I think she can handle that.

    I hope she does win gold, but I wouldn't think less of her if she didn't.
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    Quote Originally Posted by runwiththewind View Post
    An awful lot of pressure on Katie for most people think gold is a given.
    Katie Taylor seems well ahead but nothing is definite.

    Here is where the money is going.
    Olympic Boxing - Womens Lightweight Winner Betting Odds | Olympic Boxing - Womens Betting

    Obviously these figures will change as time goes on.
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    The Olympics are in London this summer?!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cassandra Syndrome View Post
    The Olympics are in London this summer?!
    Yes, and they have a Gold standard too!!!!


    Plus a Silver and a Bronze, if you like.
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    In 2008, three billion people, apparently, watched Bolt shatter the world record and win the Olympic 100m final with ridiculous ease in Beijing. His blurring 6ft 5in frame, and huge stride, helped produce the most exhilarating trick of time. Running faster than any man had ever run before, Bolt was so far ahead of his straining rivals he made it appear as if he had slowed to a saunter as he spread his arms wide in a "look-at-me" gesture and crossed the winning line. He wore the expression of a man who had conquered the world.
    Can he retain both?

    Usain Bolt: 'Legends have come before me, but this is my time' | Sport | The Guardian
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