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Speaking of pub sports. What would constitute the events in a British pub Olympics? A boat race obviously, maybe skittles? Then queuing politely yet passive aggressively at a busy bar..

I think we’ve giving that approach a decent go in rowing: Paris: 3G 2S 3B Toyko (oops): 1S 1B Rio: 3G 2S London: 4G 2S 3B Same could be said for previous games of track cycling (this games obviously less good), pictured below : Which supports @KingKuntas view that having a few things we’re solid at can help mitigate a wobbly performance in others. With my “I play sport hat” on, I’d rather we continue to support the many talented athletes we have and invest in a variety of sports, which in turn inspires and benefits our general population. Not everyone is going to be an amazing cyclist but they could have a passion for climbing and having the facilities to do that and stay active is key for our wellbeing across the board. This in turn both inspires a greater proportion of the population to stay active

One last mention although I might have to renounce my turbo nerd title. The American commentator (name unknown) eurosport got for the hockey was spectacularly irritating because of the use of what I presume was American terminology. Never before have I heard the term scoring sector and I do not wish to hear again for at least 4 years.

Kit wise. Ban Ben Sherman from ever having input on anything. Conceptually I got it. But my gosh did the closing ceremony shirts look so painfully tacky and dated. Would have been better with an off white background instead of navy to show the design.

Please share the interview with the pet cat. I need this. I was mostly frustrated by BBCs delayed showing of the hockey, and became reliant on Eurosport. The first GB women’s match was 15 minutes behind on the BBC and it was infuriating. It just doesn’t work for a live match!

For flag football, I’ve got a hen do in October. The maid of honour is one of the fringe players for the GB squad - will see what insights I can gain for the greater good of the forum.

I have actually looked at the practice questions before and it’s something I’m genuinely considering… need the actual excel job to stabilise but I’ve got my sights on the 2025 qualifiers.

Just don't get caught buying it a la Aussie Hockey players? Anyway, finally have a mostly complete heatmap (my age rabbithole continues...) There is a pleasing trend towards older athletes getting medals and then plenty of younger ones on the way! (It also confirms I am now past any hope of Olympic glory...) Full dashboard here: https://lookerstudio.google.com/reporting/04df8548-3fcf-43e0-884e-3724f9bc0ce1

I’d personally agree. Though there’s quite a few that use golds as the only success metric, so here’s to the paralympics and LA where we can celebrate more amazing people while I smash a few wines and some crisps

I’d like to thank whoever made this visual representation of the medal related strife: Instagram Reel

But also a neat little graphic from the BBC showing where the Team GB medals came from, not sure if this is based on current location or birthplace…

Personal schedule: First round 1140 go to refresh forum out of habit 1141 remember Olympics is over 1142 sadness repeat hourly until paralympics

A classic Team GB finish! Get in!! Will be spending the next four years training and consuming all the sports knowledge to make the top 3, unless my funding is cut.

@Mkbw50 have the final totals been tallied? Curious to see if I am the epitome of the games with a solid performance, a glimmer of hope and finishing in a resounding 4th place to a strong set of competitors!

I will say, it seems our prediction was only partially accurate - 10 28 year olds placed bronze, so perhaps less hope for LA. I'll do Gold and Silver ages after some food

Right, well that was one helluva blackhole but I am back: https://lookerstudio.google.com/reporting/04df8548-3fcf-43e0-884e-3724f9bc0ce1 Enjoy! Any ages you want adding let me know, do not tell me about any bugs - I need to actually have dinner...

Don't worry I'm on it.... Scope will be anyone who made quarters or top 10 in a final I'll actually look up ages! See you in 2-3 hours. (Yes I am extracting it from Wikipedia and not manually typing in everyone)

And this is how I justify binning off all the actual work I need to do today… what a shame…

I’m tempted to also work out the ages of both medalists and those who came in real close. Just as I have a feeling that some of the near misses were athletes competing for the first time or are on the younger side of things. Appreciate it’s not always a measure of likely success but hopefully an indication of things to come. But I want the data first before throwing a wild theory round!

As it says in the title, top 3 highlights from the games that’ll stick with you until LA 2028. Doesn’t have to be gold medal related, but does need to be Team GB! I’ll kick off with mine: 1. Toby Roberts realising he won Gold 2. Fred Sirieix consoling Andrea (Insta Reel) “It wasn’t meant to be today” has me in bits every time 3. GB women’s hockey getting a goal in against the Dutch in the QFs. Because wow did it silence a very smug orange crowd…!

Gutted for Carlin, definitely too far for a gold/silver but a shame. Glad he seems as ok as you can be! (perhaps this is why my step dad never took me to any track cycling as a little one…)

Bronze from Finucane! We shall not be medal-less today!

Oh no! Any intel on why? Hope she’s ok!

I’ll only comment on the hockey as that’s the sport I actually have in-depth knowledge on and insight into some of the inner workings. In short yes, agree. Alex Danson has a lot to do in the next 4 years as new president of EH and whilst I’m aware of some general governance challenges I’m optimistic she can bring that lived winning experience and make it a reality for the top tiers of my sport. It’ll be interesting as Danny Kerry (aka Medal winning wonder coach) has stepped out of taking up performance director, but that may be for the best. So perhaps the tides are turning already and the much needed change is on its way. I’m also hoping that the bid for the Men’s Eurohockey tournament in 2027 is successful and brings in some purpose, drive and inspires the next generation. Either way until I get to the point I can run the sport (apols this gal has a mortgage and I ought to stay in my current line of work to actually pay it), I’ll be listening intently to the hockey grapevine and keep you all posted. Here’s to a more successful 2028 where I don’t have to make silly claims that the Dutch will win it all! (Or we do a China and find someone with a lot of £££ to poach and pay for Alyson Annan…)

Athletics: Any Brits in the top twenty? No Ceremonies: Who is/are the flagbearer(s)? KJT and Orangehair (removed due to funding cuts) Alex Yee Cycling Track: Any golds? Yes Modern Pentathlon: Gold? No Weightlifting: Does Campbell get a medal? Yes Huge thanks for doing these, very very enjoyable - even if at times due to other commitments my answers were some uneducated guesses!