Medard81

Definitely enjoyed these games. Had the luxury of staying with a friend in Coventry so got to see a lot of the events up close along with the opening ceremony. Great atmosphere and the whole city was buzzing so still coming down off the high of it all. England had a good games securing a record number of medals. Slightly disappointed we missed out on Golds in some of the team events but enjoyed the Gymnastics, Athletics along with the Basketball and Beach Volleyball which I previously hadnt seen much of but think I could get used to those sports. In general pleased to see all the home nations doing well along with all the others who are going home with hopefully a lot of good memories.

I was thinking we could achieve the 3-7 medal target at these games but aside from the Curling its just not worked out for us. Particularly disappointed in the sliding events where we seemed well off the pace and the Freestyle Ski and Snowboarding where we had a lot of potential and came away empty handed. Hopefully the funding cuts wont be so severe but I would understand if they were given how much has been ploughed in with little return.

Really enjoyed this Olympics. I’ve been struggling with covid for most of the fortnight so got to see far more than I planned but in some ways that’s been a bonus. Congratulations to Norway for a record breaking games at the top and also well done to China for their top 3 finish capping off a great hosting of the games. Good to see so many different nations picking up medals which is no doubt good for winter sports in various countries and also some steady showings from smaller nations. For Britain I think we hoped for medals in multiple sports but have been unlucky in some events and also disappointed in others. Particularly Skeleton where we failed to win anything for the first time. But the Curling made up for this with the weekends matches all being edge of your seat affairs and also helped me forget I was ill for several hours so big thanks for that. At least we are on the table and disappointment of a lower tally is a positive as it shows we are pushing ourselves forward and with some promising young athletes 2026 could see us making progress again.

Will be backing anyone from countries that arent traditionally successful at the Winter Games and have a chance of bucking that trend.

David Ryding in the Slalom. Just to say we have actually won an Alpine Skiing medal. Failing that third time lucky for James Woods in the Freestyle Ski Slopestyle event as pretty sure this is his last games.

Alpine Skiing: Ryding has given himself a confidence boost with his World cup win. Still an outsider but will hopefully at least challenge for Top 6 Bobsleigh: Hall has been having a good world cup season in both 2 Man and 4 Man. Would be nice if he can carry that form into the games Cross Country Skiing: Musgrave will be thereabouts if hes on form. Likely just targeting personal bests. though Same for Young Curling: Could challenge for medals in all 3 events and possibly a Gold or two. Would be really disappointing to not win something here Figure Skating: Fear and Gibson may get a Top 10 in Ice Dance. Little else to get excited about Freestyle Skiing: Multiple medal hopes in Slopestyle and cant rule out Big Air and Halfpipe glory either. If we only get 1 Medal I hope Woods can deliver after near misses at the last 2 games Luge: Making up the numbers Short Track Speed Skating: Sadly any hopes of something here went with Elise Christies injury Skeleton: Been our best source of medals for years but current crop hasnt been delivering of late. Hopefully they are just saving themselves for this Snowboarding: Both Bankes and Ormerod could come away with something Speed Skating: Just here for the experience Would be nice if we can win 6 Medals and at least 2 of them Gold which will be our best ever showing. Although with Britain anything from the Winter Games is a bonus.

Hi All I’ve been dipping in and out of this forum as a guest for a while so thought it was about time I signed up. I’m always a big fan of the Olympics when it comes round and already looking forward to being part of the journey to Beijing 2022 and beyond.