Olympics 2012

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Originally Posted by Dynamo Dan

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To make it crystal clear this is the moment they were DQd. As you can see Pendleton below has jumped the gun and crossed the finishing/250metre line before Vanish finished her lap.

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OK, fair enough I'll take your word for it. But it doesn't quiet tally with what is described in the UCI rules.

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

OK, fair enough I'll take your word for it. But it doesn't quiet tally with what is described in the UCI rules.

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The regulations are confusing, but in practice it's very simple. Typical of sports administrators really!!!:D

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Originally Posted by ZootHornRollo

OK, fair enough I'll take your word for it. But it doesn't quiet tally with what is described in the UCI rules.

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I agree. I think the rules imply that the following rider can overtake the leading rider anywhere between 15 metres before and 15 metres after the start/finish line.

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Originally Posted by shadbolt

I agree. I think the rules imply that the following rider can overtake the leading rider anywhere between 15 metres before and 15 metres after the start/finish line.

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The leading rider can continue to lead for 15 metres after the start/finish line (they won't but they can), but the following rider cannot overtake until after the leading rider has completed a full lap. They must complete a whole lap!!!!!!!

If you watch how the men do it you'll see them drive through the line and swing up.

Ben Ainslie legend. what a performance...You don't mess with big Ben... Sunday will be a cracker. my money is on Ben for a killer win

I have never liked the way the medals table is set up so that a country with 1 gold only can be higher than a country with 0 gold and 10 silver ?
I think they should do it on a points basis say 5 points for a gold 3 for a silver and 1 for bronze.

Then if you compared the old system with the new one then not only do Japan/Australia get big boosts for all their silver and bronze medals but (purely coincidentally :rolleyes: ) GBR goes into 3rd place :thumbup:


http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/t...bit/medals.jpg


I have far too much time on my hands :o

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Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak

Ben Ainslie legend. what a performance...You don't mess with big Ben... Sunday will be a cracker. my money is on Ben for a killer win

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That's the first time I've watched sailing. It was pretty incredible to see how he used his position and the wind to screw that Danish sailor!!!

Wow! great ride and a WR for the 4 lads :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Alf

Wow! great ride and a WR for the 4 lads :thumbup:

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Yep Brilliant and well done VP :thumbup::thumbup:

I could be tempted out of my running shoes and back onto my road bike at this rate

So a 15 year old American girl has won Gold at a swimming event?

I wonder if that American coach will openly accuse her of doping :rolleyes: