Rio 2016 Olympics/Paralympics

[Spring]

Any knows whats Phelps' semi timing?

 

Actually Phelps 51.58sec is only 6th fastest of the semi finalists but don't read too much into this.

 

The Olympic record is 50.58 sec by Phelps in Beijing 2008 and our Joe is 0.25 sec away from it.

It would be a dream if he could get the Gold and bag the record as well

 

Haha getting greedy!!

51.58, he came in second

 

[Toothiewabbit]

Actually Phelps 51.58sec is only 6th fastest of the semi finalists but don't read too much into this.

 

The Olympic record is 50.58 sec by Phelps in Beijing 2008 and our Joe is 0.25 sec away from it.

It would be a dream if he could get the Gold and bag the record as well

 

Haha getting greedy!!

 

I hope Phelps did not tarik in the semis...that's all he's got [laugh]

[sake]

I hope Phelps did not tarik in the semis...that's all he's got [laugh]

he had just finished the 200M IM which he won easily.

[Kusje]

CNA also too much...

 

Their headline for the heats was that JS handed Phelps a "shock defeat". Which part of heats do they not understand? 

[Count-Bracula]

This morning Fiji beat Great Britain to win the Gold

South Africa beat Japan for the bronze.

 

This small nation, with limited financial resources have abundance of spirit. Yes their speed and athleticism is ideal for Rugby 7s.

 

Touted to be the best 7s player of all time is Fijian Waisale Serevi but sadly he has retired. He was here in S'pore recently promoting 7s rugby which is well suited for Asian countries compared to the 15 a side version.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waisale_Serevi

Fiji won the Rugby 7s here not too long ago.

[Lala81]

I hope Phelps did not tarik in the semis...that's all he's got [laugh]

 

Phelps and Laslo, De clos are all lao jiang. They will swim fast enough to garner a decent starting position if possible 3rd to 5th lane. 

The show only starts in the finals.

 

I believe the fastest swimmer in the 200m butterfly semis was the hungarian youngster, 19 year old. But he only got the bronze in the finals.

Edited August 12, 2016 by Lala81

[Jman888]

he had just finished the 200M IM which he won easily.

 

 

yah think he just need to qualify for final and no need to chiong too hard, he probably go much faster after one day rest.

[Lala81]

Didn't know this but ya big price to pay!!

 

Those Chinese divers are winning by quite a few points in most of their events whereas the rest of the field is normally 0.x points diff only. Their training is rigorous and they must have dived countless times to achieve this kind of perfection. I suppose for the Chinese athlete, it's a way out of poverty for them and their families n hence the ruthless attitude!!

 

One of the reason why the european and other country divers are not as good is simply they don't dive as many times as the PRC.

The PRC is result over body. Yeah there's no lack of young hungry divers ready to do what it takes to reach perfection.

he had just finished the 200M IM which he won easily.

 

Phelps is insane.

 

Maybe he will still be there in 2020 lol.

Read he train until 5% body fat for this olympics. He's actually in better shape than he was in 2012 just that he's older.

Double gold for 100m women's freestyle.

 Joint Gold for Canada's Penny Oleksiak and USA's Simone Manuel in women's 100m freestyle

Edited August 12, 2016 by Lala81

[Topspin]

One of the reason why the european and other country divers are not as good is simply they don't dive as many times as the PRC.

The PRC is result over body. Yeah there's no lack of young hungry divers ready to do what it takes to reach perfection.

 

 

The smaller Asian bodies is an advantage for diving, similarly, Ang Moh physique will favour certain sports over Asians. 

[Weez911]

Schooling is born in Sg. Even his father is born here. They used to be my neighbour at Bedok reservoir, both parents are very nice and friendly. At a young age, Schooling woke up between 5 to 6am everyday to train for hours, probably for this very moment.

 

I'm very proud of him, and I wish I can be at Rio to cheer for our own boy. Go Schooling!!

[Spring]

Schooling is born in Sg. Even his father is born here. They used to be my neighbour at Bedok reservoir, both parents are very nice and friendly. At a young age, Schooling woke up between 5 to 6am everyday to train for hours, probably for this very moment.

 

I'm very proud of him, and I wish I can be at Rio to cheer for our own boy. Go Schooling!!

Wow good to know u know them bro!!

Think his dad is a Eurasian n mum is a Chinese. They a true blue Singaporeans though his surname means some will misunderstand n thought he is a FT.

[Mason016]

Wow good to know u know them bro!!

Think his dad is a Eurasian n mum is a Chinese. They a true blue Singaporeans though his surname means some will misunderstand n thought he is a FT.

 

I think its an irony that the father is a Rafflesian while his son is an AC boy.    can imagine the alma mata all scrambling to lay claim...   [laugh]  

[Ktglfc]

Actually Phelps 51.58sec is only 6th fastest of the semi finalists but don't read too much into this.

 

The Olympic record is 50.58 sec by Phelps in Beijing 2008 and our Joe is 0.25 sec away from it.

It would be a dream if he could get the Gold and bag the record as well

 

Haha getting greedy!!

 

 

Agreed.... don't read too much into it... cos Phelps may just want to keep a bit of strength ... and tricks up his sleeves (or trunks) .. and only show full hands in the final tomorrow ...

 

What really matter is the Schooling has erased the Asian record !

He is the fastest in Asia !

 

Now, we just pray that he will continue his fine form and give the best National Day present !

[Spring]

Agreed.... don't read too much into it... cos Phelps may just want to keep a bit of strength ... and tricks up his sleeves (or trunks) .. and only show full hands in the final tomorrow ...

 

What really matter is the Schooling has erased the Asian record !

He is the fastest in Asia !

 

Now, we just pray that he will continue his fine form and give the best National Day present !

 

Not trying to tempt fate but looks likely he's our only medal hope in this Games.

 

I'm not sure what's happening in sailing but as for the women's team event in TT, the girls are due to meet Korea in the quarters and that is a tough ask so I'm not expecting much but hopefully the sailors do something since our shooting has gone up in smoke as well.

Edited August 12, 2016 by Spring

[Celicar]

If Phelps get enough rest      

That is outdated. He is going to go for intensive cupping.

[Karoon]

Schooling is born in Sg. Even his father is born here. They used to be my neighbour at Bedok reservoir, both parents are very nice and friendly. At a young age, Schooling woke up between 5 to 6am everyday to train for hours, probably for this very moment.

 

I'm very proud of him, and I wish I can be at Rio to cheer for our own boy. Go Schooling!!

 

in the movie version he will wake up at 5am and head straight to do laps in bedok reservoir itself....

 

anyway, hope he gets a good rest, 'watch a few youtube vids' before bed *snigger snigger*, early to bed and rise all fresh for a historic day.

[Lala81]

That is outdated. He is going to go for intensive cupping.

 

haha they use angmoh style suction cups but not the traditional ba guan style.

haha no flame and smoke one 

in the movie version he will wake up at 5am and head straight to do laps in bedok reservoir itself....

 

anyway, hope he gets a good rest, 'watch a few youtube vids' before bed *snigger snigger*, early to bed and rise all fresh for a historic day.

 

Release supposedly no good. hahaha 

[Lala81]

All the drug cheats coming out.

 

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/sport/chinese-swimmer-chen/3036620.html

 

No reason a 18 year old needs to be taking HCTZ.