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  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,921
    Off_it said:

    Men's 8 to follow that up with another medal?

    Jeez, thought the commentator was going to implode there - 3rd.

  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,903
    Gary Herbert is utterly brilliant doing the commentary of rowing
  • JT
    JT Posts: 12,348
    BRITAIN ARE COMING
  • Floyd Montana
    Floyd Montana Posts: 3,730
    edited August 2012
    AFKABartram said:

    Gary Herbert is utterly brilliant doing the commentary of rowing

    Yes, he is excellent. And the obvious warmth for Sir Steve from all the rowers is so heartwarming.
  • bloodnut
    bloodnut Posts: 2,146
    edited August 2012
    our women are 'stepping up to the mark' in these games... first medal won and now first gold (cracking) i love women!

    UP THE WOMEN!
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 38,019
    i dunno if its just me but i find redgrave to be a bit of a dick when he talks
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    the wife of the 40 year old rower (can't remember his name) was on the radio this morning. he retired for about 8 years before deciding to get back into it. He and his brothers won the pairs rowing years ago. what an achievement. Well done boys!
  • Off_it
    Off_it Posts: 28,921
    ValleyGary said:

    i dunno if its just me but i find redgrave to be a bit of a dick when he talks

    Was just thinking he was coming across a bit arrogantly then myself.
  • BlackForestReds
    BlackForestReds Posts: 17,952
    suzisausage said:

    the wife of the 40 year old rower (can't remember his name) was on the radio this morning. he retired for about 8 years before deciding to get back into it. He and his brothers won the pairs rowing years ago. what an achievement. Well done boys!

    Greg Searle....

    He and his brother Jonny against the Abignale brothers who were Olympic and World champs at the time.

    The cox in the clip below is Garry Herbert, commentator today.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Ave90kGpQ



  • Bournemouth Addick
    Bournemouth Addick Posts: 16,288
    Bournemouth Addick said:

    Just had a text from a mate there today..."wow!"

    Well done girls.

    "Wow" indeed Bournemouth...................I never knew you had any mates :-)
    Badoom tish... :-)


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  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Was there for this , this morning cracking result the noise was amazing

    Shame couldnt stay for the mens but wow what a start to the day
  • suzisausage
    suzisausage Posts: 11,502
    Another Silver - mens 4's.

    Now Women in the 8's in the near lane....no idea of our chances - GO ON GIRLS!!!!!!
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,449
    That was an awesome race Sooze - hats off to the Saffers who were fantastic. Brits also - I just think South Africa had a little bit more in the tank during their surge at the end.
  • ValleyGary
    ValleyGary Posts: 38,019
    bronze for GBR in mens pairs
  • red_murph
    red_murph Posts: 2,460
    Big chance in the next one. Go on girls!
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Come on kath do it this time

    The whole of GB wants you to do this
  • Nug
    Nug Posts: 4,627
    Yeah, to keep coming back and trying again for Gold shows great guts and determination, I hope she gets it.
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Yeeeeeesssszsss
  • red_murph
    red_murph Posts: 2,460
    IMMENSE!!!! Absolutely brilliant.
  • roseandcrown
    roseandcrown Posts: 7,589
    yes.

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  • Macronate
    Macronate Posts: 12,914
    GOLD
  • Karim_myBagheri
    Karim_myBagheri Posts: 12,849
    great show. womens rowing has been brutal. another gold.
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    So glad she won it in her own yard what a fitting end to a great career and a fantastic woman
  • AFKABartram
    AFKABartram Posts: 57,903
    Man, this is so good.

    Well done girls, superb.
  • Addickforlife
    Addickforlife Posts: 2,101
    That was tear in your eye stuff. Amazing stuff. Am absolutely loving every minute of this Olympics
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    And a bronze in the single men's well done Alan Campbell
  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    What a great great first week you have to love the whole team gb thing
  • cafcfan1990
    cafcfan1990 Posts: 12,811
    nth london addick said:

    So glad she won it in her own yard what a fitting end to a great career and a fantastic woman

    she's enjoyed it so much she is even considering Rio! So not necessarily the end yet

  • nth_london_addick
    nth_london_addick Posts: 35,919
    Take a bow Kath can't forget Anna but the fact Kathy has finally done it is really something else

    Even the presenters are crying lol
  • harveys_gardener
    harveys_gardener Posts: 7,038
    edited August 2012
    Kath has been the catalyst that has seen British sculling dragged from the 'B' final also rans for years to World & Olympic medalists in doubles & quads - perhaps Anna can make the break-through in singles IF Katherine retires.

    Daughter of a crewmate of mine goes for Gold tomorrow, Sophie Hosking. Dave won gold at World Champs in 80's and has rowed the Atlantic race. C'mon Sophie & Kat!!!!

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