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And of course the British being famous for curmudgeons, there were always plenty of curmudgeons to quote.  Then of course from the opening ceremony and the cycle race on the very first morning it was obviously going to be triumph, so everyone just shut up for a while.  

This is the home town of our very own @heywooduand @brunamoura
 
 

Bened just stands aside & lets them all past.  

Passler having the greatest day of her life 15/15 

Great start to the weekend for  with a silver for Tabby Stoecker yesterday, then Gold for Matt Weston & Silver for Marcus Wyatt today!

Bit of a strange incident in the Women's race this morning as WC Leader  Natalie Armbruster seemingly fainted on the long climb - eventually got up & finished, but she wasn't moving for a while.

In many cultures, Christmas season only officially starts when the Totallympics decorations go up.  

In many cultures, Christmas season only officially starts when the Totallympics decorations go up.  

In many cultures, Christmas season only officially starts when the Totallympics decorations go up.  

There's no funding anymore, same as everywhere else.

In many cultures, Christmas season only officially starts when the Totallympics decorations go up.  

In many cultures, Christmas season only officially starts when the Totallympics decorations go up.  

In many cultures, Christmas season only officially starts when the Totallympics decorations go up.  

Short Track, which was once a big programme, will send only one athlete Niall Tracey,  to Milan.  
 
Winter Olympics 2026: Niall Treacy only GB short track speed skater - BBC Sport

Short Track, which was once a big programme, will send only one athlete Niall Tracey,  to Milan.  
 
Winter Olympics 2026: Niall Treacy only GB short track speed skater - BBC Sport

and are into the final 4

Group B is where it gets interesting. Tonight its v  and v
 
If and win, the top three would be tied for 6-1 (AUS, CHN and NED), and have a 1-1 record amongst themselves. This would mean the draw shot comes into play. In that case and  would advance. 

We got good quality live coverage of the Continental Cup on YouTube at the moment.   Featuring some big names, including Noriaki Kasai!
 
FIS Ski Jumping - YouTube

We got good quality live coverage of the Continental Cup on YouTube at the moment.   Featuring some big names, including Noriaki Kasai!
 
FIS Ski Jumping - YouTube

Story so far in the Mixed Doubles Qual
 
Group A       KOR 3   0     CZE 2   1     LAT 2   1     TUR 2   1     FIN 1   2     GER 1   2     JPN 1   2     AUT 0   3     Group B       AUS 3   0     CHN 3   0     DEN 2   1     NED 2   1     FRA 1   2     NZL 1   2     ESP 0   3     HUN 0   3

And would you believe this timebomb detonated today?  
 
She picked up another yellow card for obstruction in Davos - 2 yellows equal one  so she is DQF in Davos.  

One of their riders is from Xinjiang, so absolutely they will take them. 

Utter gangster move from Kevin Drury  as he goes from last to first on a single bend in Val Thorens II!  Holds on for Gold.

Has done a fantastic job also.

Aicher takes over, keeps the race alive.

Unexpected boost for Team .  They are at least going to have a credible excuse if anyone fails any drug tests.  
 
American rapper Snoop Dogg has been named an 'honorary coach' for Team USA at next year's Winter Olympics.
 
The United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) announced on Thursday the 54-year-old will take on "a volunteer role celebrating and supporting America's athletes off the field of play".
 
Snoop Dogg named 'honorary coach' for Team US at Winter Olympics - BBC Sport