Winter Olympics

[rocket_scientist]

Ok I get it. Partially. Blank 7th end means GBR keep the hammer. 4-4 in the 8th.

[rocket_scientist]

Terrible choice of shot at the end of the 9th by wettie boy. So says Steve Cram of all people.

 

Swiss already lying two. Stunning hammer picks up FIVE and a 4 shot lead.

 

 

[manc_don]

Wow, that ski half pipe final was fucking epic! Awesome watch

[Tyrant]

Watched highlights (I think?) of the Womens Ice Hokey gold medal match between the USA of America and Canadia. Went to a shootout which the Yanks won for the first time since 94. Exciting stuff. 

[wee toon red]

And GBR get the hammer again in the 7th? WTF is going on? That's 5-2 to GBR last rocks?

 

Whoever gets the shot or point(s) in the previous end goes first in the next one, ie if you win the end you  go first in the next one. If it's a blank end, whoever went first in that one goes first in the next one.

[rocket_scientist]

Whoever gets the shot or point(s) in the previous end goes first in the next one, ie if you win the end you  go first in the next one. If it's a blank end, whoever went first in that one goes first in the next one.

 

Thanks. That's what I thought I'd worked out and you just confirmed my conjecture.

[Kowalski]

Oh well. Fingers crossed for a bronze medal tomorrow.

 

I’ve been pretty disappointed with the coverage. Balding, who I think is a very capable presenter, has portrayed ridiculous jingoism throughout the tournament. We are a nation of mild winters, small mountains and limited facilities. The obsession for medals at the Winter Olympics is ridiculous. They should just concentrate on showing some great sport instead. Balding has been a nightmare and has had to be corrected a few times by her guests.

 

Hazel Irvine is great though. Proper sports journalist with knowledge and manners.

[Kowalski]

FFS 

[BobbyBiscuit]

 

Hazel Irvine is great though. Proper sports journalist with knowledge and manners.

 

Shagged Ally McCoist though so she can get right to fuck. 

 

And then fuck off some more.

[Tyrant]

Shagged Ally McCoist though so she can get right to fuck. 

 

And then fuck off some more.

 

 

[scotfree]

Definitely my preferred olympics. Annoyingly due to the time difference I’ve missed most so far. Hoping to catch up tomorrow 

Is New Zealand not only have 3 or 4 hours time difference from South Korea?

[Kowalski]

Nothing like resurrecting a post on the final day but what a performance from Team Muirhead this morning. Brilliant to see. 

[Goldie03]

It was fabulous I have loved watching the winter olympics amazing athletes and the BBC coverage has been brilliant 

Fantastic for Eve and her team getting the gold 

Edited February 20, 2022 by Goldie03

[Kowalski]

Starts next week. Apparently Team GB could do well?!

 

Interestingly I see the USA are sending ICE to Milan! Not sure if they’re doing the bobsleigh or the skating. Bound to be handy for the shooting element of the biathlon though.  

[Goldie03]

Fuck yes I better not bump into them when I'm there!! 

[Jute]

Usually only watch the ice hockey at Winter Olympics so hoping that is part of BBC coverage.

[Goldie03]

I'm going to the ice hockey 

BBC have got full coverage 

[manc_don]

Totally missed this, I suppose given it’s allegedly summer here. Love the Winter Olympics.

[2stars]

On 27/01/2026 at 23:57, Goldie03 said:

I'm going to the ice hockey 

BBC have got full coverage 

Enjoy Goldie

hopefully the arena is finished on time 

quite jealous- always preferred the winter to the summer Olympics, and having spent a fair bit of time last few years around Milan and north of there, gutted that can’t go to these games as just love the area / food / wine etc

[Goldie03]

Ooh I cannot wait for the wine and now got tickets for the figure skating too so absolutely buzzing