Rio Olympic Games 2016

[Louzie0]

It's only when somebody from another team makes a hash of it that I realise just how difficult this gymnastics is. Max Whitlock's talent is stunning.

[andyh]

Max Whitlock, absolutely brilliant.
2 golds in the space on a couple of hours.

Well done, young man.

Now, bring on the cycling !!

[taylorsworkrate]

Max Whitlock, absolutely brilliant.
2 golds in the space on a couple of hours.

Well done, young man.

2 in a couple of hours, after no gymnastics gold for Britain for 116 years!!!!!

[ACVilla]

I feel very sorry for Smith. He seems such a likeable guy and looks genuinely gutted with silver.

[dave shelley]

Wonderful stuff from both gymnasts.  I agree re-Smith, I feel sorry for him but you can't take anything away from Whitlock.

Brilliant from Rose too. 

[Louzie0]

I feel very sorry for Smith. He seems such a likeable guy and looks genuinely gutted with silver.

Yes, so do I. I thought he was going to win the pommel, based on his experience. Apparently he dropped a difficult move from his routine according to the commentator. I think this affected the maximum mark he could score, compared to MW.

He looks close to tears, on the podium.

[taylorsworkrate]

Whilst obviously feel sympathy for Smith, It is great to see a British athlete gutted with silver

[ACVilla]

I feel very sorry for Smith. He seems such a likeable guy and looks genuinely gutted with silver.

Yes, so do I. I thought he was going to win the pommel, based on his experience. Apparently he dropped a difficult move from his routine according to the commentator. I think this affected the maximum mark he could score, compared to MW.

He looks close to tears, on the podium.

He tried the harder routine in the team final and fell off, this must have affected his thinking.

[Louzie0]

I feel very sorry for Smith. He seems such a likeable guy and looks genuinely gutted with silver.

Yes, so do I. I thought he was going to win the pommel, based on his experience. Apparently he dropped a difficult move from his routine according to the commentator. I think this affected the maximum mark he could score, compared to MW.

He looks close to tears, on the podium.

He tried the harder routine in the team final and fell off, this must have affected his thinking.

That does sound likely, doesn't it.
His interview about the pressures from detractors has just explained a lot.
Why talk down a talented athlete? Incredible to attack someone personally, whether you rate them or not.


Meant to say, excellent from Justin Rose as well!

[Dante Lavelli]

Another Gold for Whitlock. What an hour he has had!!!

I bet he shagged Taylor Swift during the break too.

[Dante Lavelli]

Wonderful stuff from both gymnasts.  I agree re-Smith, I feel sorry for him but you can't take anything away from Whitlock.

Probably a bit unfair but I'm not a fan of the bloke, seems more interested in being a celebrity rather than the best in his discipline.

[Exeter 77]

It is great to see a British athlete gutted with silver

I thought that when Greg Rutherford was so disappointed with Bronze last night.

[ACVilla]

Wonderful stuff from both gymnasts.  I agree re-Smith, I feel sorry for him but you can't take anything away from Whitlock.

Probably a bit unfair but I'm not a fan of the bloke, seems more interested in being a celebrity rather than the best in his discipline.

Yet he is the best In the world in 2 disciplines.

Strangely though I'm not a fan either, can't put my finger on it but not sure I like the bloke.

[Risso]

2nd in the table now ahead of China.  Stunning, simply stunning.

[Richard E]

Another Gold for Whitlock. What an hour he has had!!!

I bet he shagged Taylor Swift during the break too.

He turned up at her bedroom door but I told him to sod off because she was otherwise engaged.