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Re: AthleticsAha dumbfounding!(Original post by _OliviaTheOwl)
Totally jel!
No, I don't even think he likes athletics.. people like that do exist
That's exactly how I feel!
People only get excited about the Olympics..
they forget all about the Diamond League, Aviva Grand Prix, Greater Manchester citygames etc. etc..
yea! unfair, they don't do it the justice of attention it deserves
ah I forgot about the city games! Should be good - any clue as to who's running?
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Re: AthleticsThey will do one day.. when I rule the World it'll be a crime not too :-P(Original post by erniiee)
Aha dumbfounding!
yea! unfair, they don't do it the justice of attention it deserves ah I forgot about the city games! Should be good - any clue as to who's running?
Me too! I read an article that Dwain Chambers has been confirmed to do to 150m race - finally we'll get to see if that intense training in Jamaica's paid off
And maybe Bolt might make a surprise appearance again like he did a few years back *fingers crossed* that should make for an AMAZING race!!
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Re: AthleticsI hope so! LOOL, I will enjoy that era(Original post by _OliviaTheOwl)
They will do one day.. when I rule the World it'll be a crime not too :-P
Me too! I read an article that Dwain Chambers has been confirmed to do to 150m race - finally we'll get to see if that intense training in Jamaica's paid off
And maybe Bolt might make a surprise appearance again like he did a few years back *fingers crossed* that should make for an AMAZING race!!
Ah great! Oh yea - that will be interesting to watch 150 seems to be tough as well! Nice to see him getting into action after his indoor season and clearance to compete in the Olympics!
WOOO that would be amazing imagine..ah he needs to come back to this meet!
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Re: AthleticsYeah, I bet he's buzzing for it and I'm sure we all are too(Original post by erniiee)
I hope so! LOOL, I will enjoy that era
Ah great! Oh yea - that will be interesting to watch 150 seems to be tough as well! Nice to see him getting into action after his indoor season and clearance to compete in the Olympics!
WOOO that would be amazing imagine..ah he needs to come back to this meet!
I don't think Bolt's coming to the meet but Dwain's due to be taking him on in the Czech Republic five days later - finally!!!!! The showdown we've all been waiting for
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Re: AthleticsAha(Original post by _OliviaTheOwl)
Yeah, I bet he's buzzing for it and I'm sure we all are too
I don't think Bolt's coming to the meet but Dwain's due to be taking him on in the Czech Republic five days later - finally!!!!! The showdown we've all been waiting for
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Oh yes! I have to watch this!
Oh no, I'll get watching that ASAP
Aha. The times in all track events especially long and middle distance have been really impressive tonight!(Original post by rockrunride)
Mukhtar, you BEAST!
Michael Rimmer's looking good as well. So jealous of decent 800m runners. The way big Rudisha is going we could be on for another WR. -
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Re: AthleticsIt's almost a crime to miss it!
Speaking of miss.. did you get to catch the meet that was on tonight?
I got the times wrong and ended up missing the 100s but caught the 400m race.
It's an amazing clip, but heart wrenching at the same time. Someone who really loved the sport lol! You probably won't see someone like that again
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Re: AthleticsPretty happy for Mohammed breaking onto the scene last year and carrying on this year. 1:45 is great, and I'd call 1:44 truly world class, which I think he is capable of. I remember watching him at English Schools and then SIAB in 2007 when my old training partner was winning medals for 15/3000m. Didn't think much past "yeah, he's quite good" back then.. now he's a potential shout for the Olympics. How times change.
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Re: AthleticsHaha I agree(Original post by _OliviaTheOwl)
It's almost a crime to miss it!
Speaking of miss.. did you get to catch the meet that was on tonight?
I got the times wrong and ended up missing the 100s but caught the 400m race.
It's an amazing clip, but heart wrenching at the same time. Someone who really loved the sport lol! You probably won't see someone like that again
Yea! Was pretty dam exciting! Some really impressive performances, stand out for me had to be Gatlin and Jelimo! Very good running
Ah - Felix won as well! 400 was wicked, everyone is going so much faster than last year at the same point in the season!
I'll have a look now
Wow, love being able to watch an athlete progress!(Original post by rockrunride)
Pretty happy for Mohammed breaking onto the scene last year and carrying on this year. 1:45 is great, and I'd call 1:44 truly world class, which I think he is capable of. I remember watching him at English Schools and then SIAB in 2007 when my old training partner was winning medals for 15/3000m. Didn't think much past "yeah, he's quite good" back then.. now he's a potential shout for the Olympics. How times change.
Gatlin's looking hot for London as well..
Indeed, great lil win over Powell. I really wish Gay was racing earlier than he plans to this year
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Re: AthleticsGaaawd that is a bit heart wrenching(Original post by _OliviaTheOwl)
It's almost a crime to miss it!
Speaking of miss.. did you get to catch the meet that was on tonight?
I got the times wrong and ended up missing the 100s but caught the 400m race.
It's an amazing clip, but heart wrenching at the same time. Someone who really loved the sport lol! You probably won't see someone like that again
I thought his protest was successful! Sad to see such a hench guy get so upset, but yea, he clearly loved the sport!
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Re: AthleticsI know right!(Original post by erniiee)
Gaaawd that is a bit heart wrenching I thought his protest was successful! Sad to see such a hench guy get so upset, but yea, he clearly loved the sport!
Lets hope there are no repeats of that in London!
Hopefully not.. ahh I can't wait - I think the men's 100 final is on my birthday, my mommy tried to get me tickets but her attempt was in vain
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Re: Athletics:/(Original post by _OliviaTheOwl)
I know right!
Hopefully not.. ahh I can't wait - I think the men's 100 final is on my birthday, my mommy tried to get me tickets but her attempt was in vain
ah really! What a present, I wish I was born a lil bit later in the year!
And ah thats a shame. It was so ridiculously competitive to try and get decent olympic tickets LET ALONE 100m final ones! I'm kinda glad I didn't try cos I quite enjoy watching athletics at home and you'll get to see all the replays and build up and everything so dw!
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Re: AthleticsCan't wait for the Crystal Palace meet I've got tickets this year again
It was awesome a couple of years back when Bolt ran, huge fireworks display after on a nice summers day. Should be even better this year with the Olympics and all.
Socked that Gatlin beat Powell running 9.87, only .02 off his PB. Typical of Powell not running the full race and giving a mental advantage to another of his rivals -
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Re: AthleticsAh I watched that on TV, was so good! Really want to get tickets, maybe next year tho. And I know, like wtf was Powell doing at the end? He really needs to sort out his final 10 metres when he's got competition, he ends up looking like he's not even trying..interesting to watch Gatlin go so much faster than he did last season though. I think there are gonna be some crazy times this year..excited(Original post by Glow in the dark)
Can't wait for the Crystal Palace meet I've got tickets this year again It was awesome a couple of years back when Bolt ran, huge fireworks display after on a nice summers day. Should be even better this year with the Olympics and all.
Socked that Gatlin beat Powell running 9.87, only .02 off his PB. Typical of Powell not running the full race and giving a mental advantage to another of his rivals
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Re: AthleticsI know right!(Original post by erniiee)
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ah really! What a present, I wish I was born a lil bit later in the year!
And ah thats a shame. It was so ridiculously competitive to try and get decent olympic tickets LET ALONE 100m final ones! I'm kinda glad I didn't try cos I quite enjoy watching athletics at home and you'll get to see all the replays and build up and everything so dw!
Me too, at home's better.. Safer too and I can always watch it in HD and imagine that I'm actually there :-p -
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Re: AthleticsAh yea(Original post by _OliviaTheOwl)
I know right!
Me too, at home's better.. Safer too and I can always watch it in HD and imagine that I'm actually there :-p might need to get myself a HD tv to really appreciate the moment :'D
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Re: AthleticsHaha you do!(Original post by erniiee)
Ah yea might need to get myself a HD tv to really appreciate the moment :'D
Watching sport in HD is amazing.. especially on ESPN - they need to show some athletics on ESPN - that'd be awesome
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Re: AthleticsAha if only I could appreciate that(Original post by _OliviaTheOwl)
Haha you do!
Watching sport in HD is amazing.. especially on ESPN - they need to show some athletics on ESPN - that'd be awesome
I only have crap Freesat! I need to convince my parents to upgrade to Sky and a HD TV ASAP!
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Re: AthleticsHaha Freesat isn't crap!(Original post by erniiee)
Aha if only I could appreciate that I only have crap Freesat! I need to convince my parents to upgrade to Sky and a HD TV ASAP!
And I've got Virign which is chepaer than Sky plus ESPN comes free on it
but some of the channels on Freesat & Sky you can't even get on Virgin!
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Re: AthleticsHm well it annoys me that I can't receive Channel 4 Music or Viva(Original post by _OliviaTheOwl)
Haha Freesat isn't crap!
And I've got Virign which is chepaer than Sky plus ESPN comes free on it
but some of the channels on Freesat & Sky you can't even get on Virgin!
used to love watching music channels for some reason ha.
Ah I might tell them to get Virgin then
So do you know when the Ostrava meet is?
ah I forgot about the city games! Should be good - any clue as to who's running?
It was awesome a couple of years back when Bolt ran, huge fireworks display after on a nice summers day. Should be even better this year with the Olympics and all. 
