Crazy to think that Michael Phelps’ record in the fly might be broken already.
2021 Summer Olympics (Tokyo)
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What is very remarkable is the 14 year old from Canada, Summer Mcintosh, she hasn't won a medal but has been competing at the highest level and finished 4th against Ledecky and Titmus, I think she also competed against Titmus or Ledecky in the 200 freestyle semifinals and has a chance to get in the final in the 800 meters again against Titmus and Ledecky. To be already this good at that age is comparable to what Ledecky did in London.
Oh I’ve noticed. I’m super impressed with the teenagers performances this year.
You mean by the teen from Hungary? He looked very comfortable on the semis and he has already taken a world record from him so yeah, it looks very likely he's going to break the Olympic record on the finals. I don't know if Chad le Clos made it to the finals but if he manages to swim next to him that is going to help him as Le Clos starts going all out on the first 100 meters so if Kristof manages to stay near him the first 100 he's going to be on pace to break the record.
Osaka looking shaky in the tennis. Down a couple service breaks in the first set to Vondrousova from the Czech Republic. Lost the first set 6-1. Lost the match in straight sets. Tsisipas gets revenge over Tiafoe on the men's side.
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Congratulations, I see she took gold! Great achievement for her and your countryBermuda - Flora Duffy is our big hope
Brilliant win for Flora Duffy in the women’s triathlon..
They should try to attract better competitors then, not just can the whole thing if you ask me.
My comment wasn't completely serious though, mind. I haven't seen a live skateboarder since the late 90s.
Women's tennis is so unpredictable.
Yeah the other girl played a great match though and Osaka made a lot of unforced errors. No one like Serena who's seperated themselves from the pack though so there will be a lot of competitive matches. Some of the womens boxing has been enjoyable to watch too. Action packed.
Anyone been following the GB boxing team up to this tournament? I'm a bit out of the loop but apparently Pat McCormack is the star of the team? The GB commentator perhaps got a bit excited saying that Caroline Dubois is the best female fighter he's seen but she looks pretty good and the level of female boxing is clearly getting better. I noticed that Dubois lost a split decision to the Irish world champion Kellie Harrington who is 11 years older than her in the final of Olympic qualifying, that would be a fun final if they both can get through.
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Given Osaka's recent words/actions, she strikes me as someone that needs to be in a very specific headspace to excel.
I'm not sure she copes too well with the pressure of being the favourite, and I'm not overly surprised that she's suffered an early exit here given that she's come into this Olympics off the back of an absence and being the face of the games.
Women’s Taekwando Semi-Final there was incredibly exciting - went down to a kick in the very final second to win it.
What is it with these GB taekwando fighters and the closing seconds of matches.
Could she not have just backed off for 3 secs? Easy win then surely.
Switzerland casually goes for gold, silver and bronze in the women's MTB race 
Belgian hope for gold today with Matthias Casse at judo, already nervous even though I usually don't understand what's happening.
Belgian hope for gold today with Matthias Casse at judo, already nervous even though I usually don't understand what's happening.
Switzerland casually goes for gold, silver and bronze in the women's MTB race
Pretty incredible, how often does that happen at the Olympics?
Can't say I follow women mountainbiking so I don't have a clue. It's big in Switzerland though for sure, Mathias Flückiger and Nino Schurter have been in the top 5 of the world for the last half decade or so.
I think it's one of those sports where you need to be on the front foot. You try and back off to create space and you're just giving them more room to come and hit you.
I've watched at least 4 matches now so I'm an expert.
Surfing on Eurosport 2 @United Hobbit
Serbia vs Japan womens volleyball was
It's mad isnt it? that's 3 GB athletes that have lost a medal now in the closing 10 seconds.
I get that you can't just run away but surely be more defensive, aim to counter strike etc?
USA battering us at Rugby 7s
Getting closer now. tie game, 21-21
What a comeback from the British Rugby 7s!
Yeah great comeback wow. Not sure what those coaches said at half time but it worked a charm.
The yellow card was just a kick in the teeth as well.
Great win, from 21-0 down as well
South Africa v Argentina up next. I'm nervous, really hope we put in a good performance. We should beat Argentina, as we favorites, but you never know.
If it goes as expected, it will be a SA v NZ final. But would like GBP to cause an upset in that semi final. Very possible.
Dangerous play from Argentina, red card.
What a sprint from that guy.
7-7.
Intense stuff.
7-7.
Intense stuff.
What the feck SA.
Gotta come out fast in the second half. Shambles
Gotta come out fast in the second half. Shambles
Fiji v Australia should be tasty. Fiji started slowly in the group but won all their games including a dismantling of GB. Wouldn’t count them out.
Aren't Fiji supposed to be favourites? Beat the trollies off us at any rate.
White water rafting (assuming thats what its called) looks so frustrating. Constantly having to go against the current of the water to go through the pole thingys.
Wow. Outclassed by 6 men.
Its a real pain trying to support my country
Its a real pain trying to support my country
Bottle job again from SA.
So close but so far. Utterly disappointed right now. Well done to Argentina, never gave up.
So close but so far. Utterly disappointed right now. Well done to Argentina, never gave up.
South Africa
I woke up 40 mins before my alarm was set to go off for this Women’s Gymnastics team final. Oh my god I’m nervous.
How on earth are people watching