The Olympics

[Barman]

...and France has overtaken us... 

[Snoopy]

I note that the Chinese have twice as many Golds as the Yanks but those two countries are joint leaders in the overall medals won table. The Chinese do seem to have come on a lot in four years ~ home advantage do you suppose .... or ........... 

[Barman]

I note that the Chinese have twice as many Golds as the Yanks but those two countries are joint leaders in the overall medals won table. The Chinese do seem to have come on a lot in four years ~ home advantage do you suppose .... or ........... 

More likely  I should think... 

[TG]

I note that the Chinese have twice as many Golds as the Yanks but those two countries are joint leaders in the overall medals won table. The Chinese do seem to have come on a lot in four years ~ home advantage do you suppose .... or ........... 

It's called project 119.

http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/45023,features,chinas-119-olympic-dreams

I'm sure we are hatching a similar plot for 2012. Along with the cast of Eastenders and some pearly kings all waving sparklers as they shuffle on to the stage during the opening ceromony.

[Snoopy]

I note that the Chinese have twice as many Golds as the Yanks but those two countries are joint leaders in the overall medals won table. The Chinese do seem to have come on a lot in four years ~ home advantage do you suppose .... or ........... 

It's called project 119.

http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/45023,features,chinas-119-olympic-dreams

I'm sure we are hatching a similar plot for 2012. Along with the cast of Eastenders and some pearly kings all waving sparklers as they shuffle on to the stage during the opening ceromony.

So my initial cynicism, which some decried, was not misplaced afterall ~ well that's a relief 

[Pastis]

Ouch!

Hungarian weightlifter Janos Baranyai's first Olympics ended in agony when he dislocated his right elbow during the Olympic weightlifting competition.

[Darwins Selection]

Ouch!

Hungarian weightlifter Janos Baranyai's first Olympics ended in agony when he dislocated his right elbow during the Olympic weightlifting competition.

His left elbow also looks in poor shape.

[Berek]

caught some of the beach volleyball today 

[Barman]

Another gold! 

[Snoopy]

WOT? WHERE? WHO? WHEN? HOW?

[TG]

and a guaranteed silver & bronze for the blokes in boats when the result is in. 

[TG]

...and France has overtaken us... 

...and we have overtaken the frogs...

[Barman]

...and France has overtaken us... 

...and we have overtaken the frogs...

Yay! 

[Barman]

WOT? WHERE? WHO? WHEN? HOW?

Cycling... 

[Snoopy]