Joshi

I'm absolutely thrilled for Tom Walsh getting bronze in shot put. He deserves it with his consistent podium finishes, I couldn't bare him finishing 4th again like at WChs last year. Sad for Congolese guy but was kinda hoping one of the Americans were to bomb out. But that was never going to happen.

An OK Olympics for us. Rowing and Cycling the obvious disappointments expected a lot more. On the other hand the Sailors have been the standouts. I can't really see many other medal opportunities apart from a bronze medal match for our Hockey Women. But can't see them winning since they have a history of choking. So we've surpassed our national committees target of 14 medals so far. 8 4ths and quite a lot of missed opportunities. Not many golds this time. Other than that some sports were a huge disappointment, some exceeded expectations.

Ermahgerd. It's the Silver Olympics for NZ

Being Kiwi I have tears in my eyes for Fiji. This means so much for them.

Well that was depressing.

That's a real shame. But yes sometimes these disasters are needed to have a brainstorm and rethink ideas. If they have a successful 2020, they can look back as a watershed moment.

Love to know what's happened to German and Dutch swimming? Big powerhouses failing to deliver. Is it a generational thing? Also expected a lot more from 2nd best swimming nation in history Australia. Although not all is lost with them. As for GB, way too many 4ths you'd think.

Well done Australia. Favourites to win it anyway and that held true. Gaaaaaaah I hope silver isn't going to be the new Gold for us.

This is perhaps the best XC course I have seen. So glad it's not just a dressage test event like so many other previous Olympics. I want to see the rider and horse's ability in all 3 disciplines of the 3 day event and how they handle it.

It's more bittersweet than anything. Lol.

Aussie now lead the medal table. Congrats to them.

Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi.

Great to see my Aussie brethren laying it all on in the pool. As usual the biggest threats to the American dominance. AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OI OI OI =)

Comprising the sport of rowing for lovely scenery to take lovely photos. A bit of a joke really.

Thanks to Kim qualifying only 3rd, it's going to stack up a quarter final race that's for sure.

What the heck happened to Kim Brennan? Did she hit a crab or something?

I think your Lightweight Women's Double Scull are more likely to medal than your eight. I don't know what's happened to the CAN W8 but they were a long way behind the US, GBR and NZ W8 this world cup season. They also got beaten by the Dutch 8 this season without the 3 crews mentioned in this race. They're obviously capable of medaling, the Olys particularly rowing throw up all sorts of upsets. But going on current form I wouldn't be surprised. But I think your best bet or even banker is the LW2x. Just went through it again, don't think Alan Campbell would medal in the single, I'd swap him for Damir Martin (CRO) to be on the podium.

Out of all the predictions. I think the rowing is spot on. At least on those that should finish in the medals, give or take the positions. But in saying that Genevra Stone (USA) would be lucky to get a medal let alone silver in the Single Scull. Kim Brennan and Emma Twigg will probably fight for Gold and the rest will fight for Bronze. The only reason the US are predicted by them to win 137 medals is Russia's ban in a lot of events and to pander to their readers. You get that everywhere.

I just feel sorry for all those Russians that are innocent from all of this. Unfortunately they will all be tainted with being on drugs, just by reading what's on twitter alone will justify what I've said. It's sad, and there's no winners from this.

The problem is is that the Russian case is state/systematic doping a lot like the East Germans back in the 70's/80's. In other words the government knows about it, are sponsoring it and coveting it up. Whereas those in the Western World who are caught are doping privately for themselves. Hence why you don't get as many positive druggies.

Valerie Adams throws seasons best and 2nd best throw this year of 20.19m at meet in Budapest finishing 1st. The field included two main rivals Schwanitz and Carter. Gong who has thrown the farthest of 20.43m wasn't there again. But the upwards trend of Adams bodes well fingers crossed.

Apparently they've accepted the quota. I can't believe why the NZOC accepted it, very hypocritical. Yet they've declined two sailors, a swimmer and a fencer. Epic fail, and he won't last long. In saying that, pretty disappointed in the Australian wrestler for failing a drugs test. Just shows that cheats don't prosper.

Thank god for that. Massive Ratchanok fan.

NZ won't accept the quota. He would've been named by now. So calm your tits everyone.

At least the womens field will be strong with practically all the big names playing. At the very least Stenson will represent Sweden the newly crowned British Open champ, that's good news.