Melon Donkey
I am a little bit perplexed
I have danced with a few horses in my time.
With how some of them looked i deserved a medal.
With how some of them looked i deserved a medal.
2016 Olympics
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col8
Vital Football Legend
Current omnium[edit]Effective June 20, 2014,[3] the omnium as defined by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) consists of the following six events held over 2 days:
1.Scratch race
2.Individual pursuit
4,000 metres for elite men, 3,000 metres for junior men and elite women, and 2,000 metres for junior women
3.Elimination race
4.Time trial
1 km men, 500 metres women[4]
5.Flying lap (against the clock)
6.Points race
40 km for elite men, 25 km for elite women, 25 km for junior men, 20 km for junior women
For the first five events, each winner is awarded 40 points, each second place 38 points, each third place 36, etc. Riders ranked 21st and below will each be awarded 1 point. In the Points Race, riders add to and lose points from their totals based on laps gained and lost, and points won in sprints.
The winner of the Omnium is the rider who has obtained the highest total of points.
In the event of a tie in the final ranking, the places in the final sprint of the last event, the Points Race breaks the tie.
A rider must have completed every event in the omnium.
What is there not to understand?
1.Scratch race
2.Individual pursuit
4,000 metres for elite men, 3,000 metres for junior men and elite women, and 2,000 metres for junior women
3.Elimination race
4.Time trial
1 km men, 500 metres women[4]
5.Flying lap (against the clock)
6.Points race
40 km for elite men, 25 km for elite women, 25 km for junior men, 20 km for junior women
For the first five events, each winner is awarded 40 points, each second place 38 points, each third place 36, etc. Riders ranked 21st and below will each be awarded 1 point. In the Points Race, riders add to and lose points from their totals based on laps gained and lost, and points won in sprints.
The winner of the Omnium is the rider who has obtained the highest total of points.
In the event of a tie in the final ranking, the places in the final sprint of the last event, the Points Race breaks the tie.
A rider must have completed every event in the omnium.
What is there not to understand?
Melon Donkey
I am a little bit perplexed
Not very impressed with tae-kwon-do. Just two people who are kicking each other but not very convincingly.
kefkat
Vital Football Legend
You beauties. I can't believe I have just watched the hockey final in the Olympics. I haven't played since school and not been over interested until tonight. I decided to watch cos we were in the final. What an ending with the penalty shoot out. Amazing! 24 golds now! Wow just wow
Melon Donkey
I am a little bit perplexed
That was cracking. What drama and commitment . Well done ladies. We (GB) are rather good at this Olympic lark.
BBJ
Father Of The Forum
Meanwhile, whilst Ireland's medal haul is more than disappointing - though credit to those who got a gong and commiserations to those who fell foul of the "interesting" boxing judging - the country is still making news in Rio, though for the wrong reasons.
The Chairman of the Irish Olympic Council has managed to get himself arrested and might end up "enjoying" Brazilian hospitality for longer than he was anticipating.
Pat Hickey has stood down from his position as President of the Olympic Council of Ireland following his arrest in Rio, on a dark day for Irish sport.
Mr Hickey was arrested at his luxury hotel after a dawn raid by police investigating allegations of Olympic ticket touting. Police said Mr Hickey's wife claimed her husband had returned to Ireland.
Officers then began a search of the hotel and discovered that Mr Hickey was in fact in his son's room.
Mr Hickey was transferred to hospital but a judge ordered the 71-year-old must remain in jail once he is discharged and faces a maximum prison sentence of up to seven years if charged and found guilty. Last night the OCI released a statement saying Mr Hickey would remain in the hospital for a period of 24 hours.
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/how-pat-hickey-ended-up-in-jail-shamed-ireland-34975326.html?utm_source=outbrain_top_drawer&utm_medium=outbrain&utm_campaign=Outbrain%20On%20Site
The Chairman of the Irish Olympic Council has managed to get himself arrested and might end up "enjoying" Brazilian hospitality for longer than he was anticipating.
Pat Hickey has stood down from his position as President of the Olympic Council of Ireland following his arrest in Rio, on a dark day for Irish sport.
Mr Hickey was arrested at his luxury hotel after a dawn raid by police investigating allegations of Olympic ticket touting. Police said Mr Hickey's wife claimed her husband had returned to Ireland.
Officers then began a search of the hotel and discovered that Mr Hickey was in fact in his son's room.
Mr Hickey was transferred to hospital but a judge ordered the 71-year-old must remain in jail once he is discharged and faces a maximum prison sentence of up to seven years if charged and found guilty. Last night the OCI released a statement saying Mr Hickey would remain in the hospital for a period of 24 hours.
http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/news/how-pat-hickey-ended-up-in-jail-shamed-ireland-34975326.html?utm_source=outbrain_top_drawer&utm_medium=outbrain&utm_campaign=Outbrain%20On%20Site
Melon Donkey
I am a little bit perplexed
That poor lad. He was so distraught in his interview, have to say i had a lump in my throat watching him. Four years hard slog and he loses gold in literally half a second
World away from the pampered England football team who seem to walk off the pitch without a flicker of care after another abject failure.
Merlin128777
Vital Squad Member
Brilliant how nice it is to be proud of our home nations together we really are a force to be reckoned with
when you consider the size of Great Britain and population it is a tremendous achievement. 67 medals just wow.
when you consider the size of Great Britain and population it is a tremendous achievement. 67 medals just wow.
JuanPabloAngel
Alert Team
Came across some appalling images earlier on the legacy of the Rio Olympics....
Basically, they spent millions and millions to improve/build facilities and host the games, but as predicted, they can no longer afford to sustain them.
The Maracana stadium is barely used now - seats have been ripped out, TVs stolen, the pitch is more like a golf course. The aquatic centre is disused and the practice pool is full of rusty water (pardon the expression).
Anyway, take look if you're interested. It really is a scandal with the amount of money basically wasted. The local economy has enjoyed precisely no long-term benefits as the Olympic circus rolls on. It's much the same with the World Cup in developing nations (eg South Africa).
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2017/feb/10/rios-olympic-venues-six-months-on-in-pictures
Basically, they spent millions and millions to improve/build facilities and host the games, but as predicted, they can no longer afford to sustain them.
The Maracana stadium is barely used now - seats have been ripped out, TVs stolen, the pitch is more like a golf course. The aquatic centre is disused and the practice pool is full of rusty water (pardon the expression).
Anyway, take look if you're interested. It really is a scandal with the amount of money basically wasted. The local economy has enjoyed precisely no long-term benefits as the Olympic circus rolls on. It's much the same with the World Cup in developing nations (eg South Africa).
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/gallery/2017/feb/10/rios-olympic-venues-six-months-on-in-pictures
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