Olympic chat thread 2 Gold edition.

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What a way to start.

Thanks to everyone on the last thread for explaining the sailing medals.

Just checking in, I'm looking forward to the Dressage.

What a night, well done Murray and Del Potro a stunning match, and the ever wonderful Usain Bolt.

Go Carl and Nip Tuck!

Where is the equestrian being shown?? Can't find it on bbc 1 or 4

Can't wait for Charlotte! Blueberry is apparently being retired so this could be his last big test

I wouldn't have a clue whether that was enough or not but I thought it was excellent.

Oh yes!

Pretty sure I didn't breathe at all during that test and what a score!!!

Go Charlotte and Valegro! That's a massive score!

Crying at my desk. Beautiful perfection. She has to get gold

I'm watching the synchronised swimming here. Is it wrong that I find it hysterical?

I feel bad because they have trained so hard and are so talented but seriously.

Go Charlotte and Blueberry!!!!
Oooh er, it's got a bit dusty around here, my eyes are watering.......

Nobody been watching the athletics this afternoon? Sophie Hutchon got a bronze medal in the hammer throw. She seems a lovely young woman, very pleased for her.

Also, Jack Green qualified for the 400m hurdles semifinal. Very pleased about this because (a) he trains at our local athletics club and (b) he's had serious problems with depression which he's been very open about - good to see more openness about mental health problems and that he's been able to come back from the depths.

I can't find any athletics on.
I'm watching via iplayer.

Sophie Hutchon got a bronze medal in the hammer throw. She seems a lovely young woman, very pleased for her She was fab and so genuinely surprised by the result. Glad she beat a drugs cheat.

It's over now until the early hours. It was on BBC1.

Another Gold!!

Charlotte is a brilliant rider, but nonetheless, if Valegro is now retired it's going to be hard for her to find another horse like him.
Anyway, well done the pair of them. Superb performance.

Excellent gold for Charlotte and Valegro.

I loved Sophie Hutchon getting the Bronze she just couldn't stop smiling it is one of my favourite moments, plus her coach coming over all emotional was lovely. Also glad the drugs cheat won nothing. I also whooped at the winner who broke the world record.

Charlottes got another horse called Florentina, beautiful grey mare, who I think is meant to be very promising

I'm totally in love with the Team GB men's badminton doubles. Beat a pair ranked much higher than them and were interviewed by the BBC. One of them said, 'I'm not the best player but I work hard' followed by 'I'm up for a medal' Fantastic!

Ah, found you.

What ages are the female gymnasts? Strange little under-grown creatures with older faces

The gymnasts vary in age, some are teenagers and I think they said there was a 41-year-old competing too.

What ages are the female gymnasts? Strange little under-grown creatures with older faces I agree. I feel terrible in finding them repulsive.

So chuffed for Sophie Hutchion and the men's badminton team showed true spirit, I love that attitude " I'm not the best player but I work hard" watching the gymnastics, I've always loved the beam , such a demonstration of skill and bravery, I find it mesmerizing