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London 2012 Olympics

Discussion in 'Other Sports Forum' started by Red Astaire, Jul 27, 2012.

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    Portly Old Age Pensioner

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    The IRA didn't do shooting guns? I think that's similar to Holocaust denial! :D

    There's a pretty comprehensive account of the use of the Armalite etc. etc. in this Wiki article.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army_arms_importation
    Portly, Aug 9, 2012
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    Gerry_A_Trick, Aug 9, 2012
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    Spionkop69 Get the cretins out!

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    I was referencing the shootings made on both side of the religious divide - Republican and Loyalist. Some may not have wanted to be British but by definition they were. Ergo, any future Olympic event involving kneecappings may not count as Irish gold medals :)
    Spionkop69, Aug 9, 2012
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    Damn, I was fishing for a much less restrained response than that.
    Gerry_A_Trick, Aug 9, 2012
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    Like : "Ooh aah, up the 'RA?" :D
    Portly, Aug 9, 2012
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    What a fight from Adams.

    First women's Olympic boxing champion
    livvy145, Aug 9, 2012
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    Katie Taylor won gold for Ireland in the boxing too, very close bout. Great atmosphere in the arena for both bouts.
    livvy145, Aug 9, 2012
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    Well done Katie
    Jack D Rips, Aug 9, 2012
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    Come on Australia!!!!
    Modo, Aug 9, 2012
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    They were about to show Katie Taylor being awarded her gold medal and they cut to synchronised swimming. Bloody Greeks!
    athensruairi, Aug 9, 2012
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    nealmac Turn around

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    Delighted for Katie. Tough fight for her. Couldn't call it at the end.

    I think the 3 lads are all in action tomorrow, if I'm not mistaken.
    nealmac, Aug 9, 2012
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    I had a tenner on the Russian girl at 11/2.

    It was one of those bets that when you lose, you still think it wasn't a bad bet! :)
    Portly, Aug 9, 2012
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    David Rudisha has just broken his own world record in the 800m final.

    1.40.91

    Absolutely astounding running.

    He ran the first lap like a pace-maker on the Grand Prix circuit - 49 seconds !!!
    themn, Aug 9, 2012
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    Jamaica 1,2,3

    Bolt is brilliant
    livvy145, Aug 9, 2012
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    themn, Aug 9, 2012
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    Jamaica won more medals in one race than what most nations win in the entire Olympics.
    athensruairi, Aug 9, 2012
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    I don't know if anyone follows Samuel L. Jackson on Twitter (he's a Red by the way) but he's wicked.

    Does not give a fuck.

    Samuel L. Jackson ‏@SamuelLJackson
    Are we READY for some FOOTBALL... Olympic style?! Go USA!!


    Samuel L. Jackson ‏@SamuelLJackson
    Shields wins Women's Boxing GOLD! Whoopin' Ass & takin' names!! Go USA!!

    Samuel L. Jackson ‏@SamuelLJackson
    All of IRELAND Raise A Pint for Katie Taylor's Gold Medal Russian beatdown!!

    Samuel L. Jackson ‏@SamuelLJackson
    AWESOME SCOOOOOOOOOORE by USA!!! 8 mins in!!! Go USA!!!

    Samuel L. Jackson ‏@SamuelLJackson
    What's the Fukkin SCORE Smartasses?!! ONE to NOTHING!!! We don't say NIL either!! FUCK OFF!!!

    Samuel L. Jackson ‏@SamuelLJackson
    HOOOO LEEEEE SHIT!!!! Di we....SCORE AGAIN!!! OMG WE HAVE 2 GOALS...they have NIL OR NONE?!!

    Samuel L. Jackson ‏@SamuelLJackson
    Ooops! Go USA!!!
    themn, Aug 9, 2012
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    Manteo Mitchell (usa) ran 200m of a 4x400m with a broken leg.He heard it snap, but got the baton to his team mate! Now thats dedication!


    In your face, Nani !
    themn, Aug 9, 2012
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    That's some bob-sleigh team they are building




    (stolen)
    livvy145, Aug 9, 2012
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    Jade Jones wins taekwondo gold for GB! The first ever Brit to win an Olympic title in the sport! She beats China's Hou Yuzhuo 6-4! #bbc2012
    themn, Aug 9, 2012
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    An amazing run. Britain's Andrew Osagie came 8th & last but
    • His time of 1:43.77 is a world record for the eighth-placed finisher in an Olympic 800m final
    • It would have won him the gold medal at the last three Olympics
    • Now fourth-fastest Briton over 800m behind Sebastian Coe, Steve Cram and Peter Elliott
    LarryHagman, Aug 10, 2012
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    I wouldn't worry, there'll be an e-petition asking the IOC to apologise soon enough.
    Ryan, Aug 10, 2012
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    This sailing on now is one of the most boring things I've ever seen in sport. Complete shite.
    FoxForceFive, Aug 10, 2012
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    Yeah, the Olympics is really winding down now.

    I'll miss them.
    Bradley, Aug 10, 2012
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    Barnes lost his semi, so close though.

    Nevin wins his
    livvy145, Aug 10, 2012
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