Thedelldays Posted 3 August, 2012 Author Posted 3 August, 2012 Bear in mind he's German and has only lived here for 2 years. There were other questions that he was asked that he clearly didn't understand probably. Although it does sound a little bit dodgy.... yes...he was asked about it and the term "kidology" was used and he did not know what it meant....yeah, all lost in translation lol
The Kraken Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 yes...he was asked about it and the term "kidology" was used and he did not know what it meant....yeah, all lost in translation lol Also, the commentator said to him: "So you were trying to pull a fast one?", and he said "Yes, I was trying to go as fast as possible."
Thedelldays Posted 3 August, 2012 Author Posted 3 August, 2012 Also, the commentator said to him: "So you were trying to pull a fast one?", and he said "Yes, I was trying to go as fast as possible." bloody germans lol
The Kraken Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 The Chinese women got demoted from Gold to Silver for the exact same thing and apparently loads were disqualified at the World Championship's for the same thing. They announced a while ago they were going to clamp down on it, so you can't really complain. Dave brailsford was interviewed on BBC about it and asked if he had any complaints; he said no, it was a fair decision.
mcjwills Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 The remark from Hindes was an off the cuff remark that was meant to be funny as part of an interview. I do not think there was any chance he was trying to cheat. Thats my 2p's worth on the subject.
The Kraken Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Hmmmmm. Just read some more of his actual statement: "We were saying if we have a bad start we need to crash to get a restart," Hindes said in the post-race interview with the BBC. "I just crashed; I did it on purpose to get a restart, just to have the fastest ride. I did it. So it was all planned. Not so much lost in translation, and I think we all know the German sense of humour probably wouldn't encapsulate that. Oops...
alpine_saint Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Also, the commentator said to him: "So you were trying to pull a fast one?", and he said "Yes, I was trying to go as fast as possible." I just tested a couple of Austrians in my office. They would have answered the question the same - they have no idea what "pulling a fast one" means.
alpine_saint Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Hmmmmm. Just read some more of his actual statement: Not so much lost in translation, and I think we all know the German sense of humour probably wouldn't encapsulate that. Oops... Ok, pretty open-and-shut case that they have decided to ignore. Must happen often.
alpine_saint Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Cheeky Kiwis have booted us off the top of the rowing medals table.
LGTL Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 When he said it you could see Hoy looking at him as if to say "shut the **** up!!"
alpine_saint Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Jessica Ennis is lovely. i Heart her. Leading after 2 events.
The Kraken Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Jessica Ennis is lovely. i Heart her. She can chuck my spam javelin whenever she wants.
alpine_saint Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Looking good for team and individual golds in horse-mincing...
The Kraken Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Dressage. What a complete non-sport. What's next, dog walking?
dubai_phil Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Dressage. What a complete non-sport. What's next, dog walking? We'd be no good at that, we can't sit down to do it
The Kraken Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 We'd be no good at that, we can't sit down to do it Fine. Paralympic wheelchair dog walking. Come to think of it, I'd probably prefer watching that to f*cking dressage.
doubleonothing Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Bring back Motorsport! It used to be in the Olympics! If you can have a horse then use Horsepower! Glad rugby 7's gets introduced in Rio. Not convince golf should be (though I'm sure DP will disagree - winking thing)
The Kraken Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Christ alive, the state of the two monsters going for women's Judo bronze now. The 20 stone Ukranian makes our "girl" look attractive. I wouldn't want to mess with either of these two.
The Kraken Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Bring back Motorsport! It used to be in the Olympics! If you can have a horse then use Horsepower! Glad rugby 7's gets introduced in Rio. Not convince golf should be (though I'm sure DP will disagree - winking thing) If they're going to do it, it should only be for amateurs. Golf is still one of the rare sports where there is a clear difference between professional and amateur codes, and where both codes have their own significant place in the game on an international level.
Joe Kirkup Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 From an Oz perspective, we're being treated to archery. What the F are they using to fire the arrows, not something the guys at Agincourt would recognise! I have fallen in love with the Dutch heptathelete. But only coz she is pretty, I am not getting off on the bodies of the skinny female atheletes - not even the beach volley ballers. Need a bit more meat, if you ask me. With you on that, Gemma Gibbons silver Judo medallist was doing it for me yesterday.
alpine_saint Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 [/b]With you on that, Gemma Gibbons silver Judo medallist was doing it for me yesterday. Deary me. Pendleton hits the spot with me.
doubleonothing Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 If they're going to do it, it should only be for amateurs. Golf is still one of the rare sports where there is a clear difference between professional and amateur codes, and where both codes have their own significant place in the game on an international level. By all accounts in Rio the pros will be competing.
The Kraken Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 By all accounts in Rio the pros will be competing. That's what I thought, which is a massive kick in the teeth for the (thriving) amateur game. Golf doesn't need to be an olympic sport, like Tennis it will never, ever challenge to be one of the major tournaments.
eurosaint Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Just got a bronze in the ladies heavyweight judo ! Our girl beat a great big lump from Ukraine ! Whooppee ! Ps, no sexy comments available after watching that one !
Turkish Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Come on, love. Follow that moped........ She smashed it. I'm liking these female cyclist.
alpine_saint Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 My beloved has just gone past the entire field. I love those thighs...
Frank's cousin Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 My beloved has just gone past the entire field. I love those thighs... Is Mrs Alps getting Lycra for Christmas then?
Minty Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Pendleton smashed it. Hoy smashed it. Lots of rowers have smashed it. Jessica Ennis smashed it in the hurdles this morning. I think we need a new phrase.
JackFrost Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Christ alive, the state of the two monsters going for women's Judo bronze now. The 20 stone Ukranian makes our "girl" look attractive. I wouldn't want to mess with either of these two. Did you see any of the men's judo? They had a bloke from Guam (Ricardo someone Jr.) who was 34 stone (218kg) in the 100+kg. His opponent was 21 stone and looked tiny compared to him. The commentator openly said "how on earth does he fit on a plane"?
Thedelldays Posted 3 August, 2012 Author Posted 3 August, 2012 british 4 cycling just destroyed their way to the final or should I say...SMASHED
Minty Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Smashed, definitely smashed. Just outside their own world record time from yesterday, fully expect it to go again later in the final vs Australia.
Minty Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Federer vs Del Potro is a bit mad... 18-17 in the final set.
dune Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 I can't bring myself to watch the tennis. Once a year at Wilmbledon is more than enough.
The Cat Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 GB Men's hockey team jizzing on Pakistan 3-0 at the moment and that is definitely Dan Harding who is the best player on the pitch and just scored the 3rd.
Minty Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Womens Team Pursuit team just smashed the World Record in qualifying...!
Lets B Avenue Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Womens Team Pursuit team just smashed the World Record in qualifying...! Dani King's dad, Trevor, represented GB at 2 winter olympics in the eighties, in the biathalon.
doubleonothing Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Vicky P wining her Kerrin heat. Bizzare event really. One of Japan's crazy inventions!
Thedelldays Posted 3 August, 2012 Author Posted 3 August, 2012 Vicky P wining her Kerrin heat. Bizzare event really. One of Japan's crazy inventions! I first thought it was Mary poppins in the bike lol
dubai_phil Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 Watched in Pub awesome performance Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2
Colinjb Posted 3 August, 2012 Posted 3 August, 2012 The Keirin really is a stupid event. But Pendleton smashed it!
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