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Phone call for Rebecca Addlington…

It’s 1974 asking for its dresses back.
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That final 50m from Mcintosh was amazing. Wow. 17 years of age!!!
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I approve of Alfred winning the 100m gold.
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kenthammer1984 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 8:03 pm Is the mixed relays forced to be run in a male-female-male-female pattern? Or are they just all using that order by chance?
They don't allow men to race women on the same leg*



*They just mentioned it at the swimming.
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simon hammer wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 8:08 pm Phone call for Rebecca Addlington…

It’s 1974 asking for its dresses back.
Maybe you can lend her a handbag for tomorrow's coverage?
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We got absolutely annihilated in that mixed relay swimming final!

Clearly M-M-F-F is the best pattern to go?
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alf git wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:03 pm They don't allow men to race women on the same leg*



*They just mentioned it at the swimming.
But they just did in the mixed relay final?
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kenthammer1984 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:07 pm But they just did in the mixed relay final?
Athletics. They mix it up in the swimming, which was why they mentioned it.
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chelmsfordhammer91 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:04 pm Maybe you can lend her a handbag for tomorrow's coverage?
Absolutely. And on the way, I'll swing by and drop off a sense of humour for you!
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kenthammer1984 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:06 pm

Clearly M-M-F-F is the best pattern to go?
I'd clear my browsing history if I were you :grin:
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alf git wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:10 pm Athletics. They mix it up in the swimming, which was why they mentioned it.
Ah ok - my apologies. Wonder why not in athletics but swimming is fine (when more likely to be effected by big waves)?
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kenthammer1984 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 9:15 pm Ah ok - my apologies. Wonder why not in athletics but swimming is fine (when more likely to be effected by big waves)?
Might be something to do with lane separation.
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I thought the velodrome cycling would have started before now ? So I looked up the schedule and it starts on the 7th.
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I'm not wholly in favour of sports with subjective scoring if I'm honest.
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Tommy Fleet..one off lead after 4 in the Golf...going to the last reckon this one...
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Do the caddies get a medal?
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I have loved the chemistry between Claire, Rebecca and Mark for the swimming. Very entertaining.
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Macca1973 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2024 6:11 pm I have loved the chemistry between Claire, Rebecca and Mark for the swimming. Very entertaining.
Absolutely agree. Just like three friends having a chat, nothing forced, just great insight.
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Macca1973 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 04, 2024 6:11 pm I have loved the chemistry between Claire, Rebecca and Mark for the swimming. Very entertaining.
Gawd. I guess it shows how opinions can differ. For me it's like the time I accidentally ****ed on to an episode of Loose Women. Sorry.
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WTF is this canoeing?
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