Rio Olympic Games 2016

[Pat McMahon]

Info here regarding UK Sport investment.

http://www.uksport.gov.uk/our-work/investing-in-sport/how-uk-sport-funding-works
Interesting to note that lottery money basically pays athletes wages enabling them to be full time athletes.

I was listening to a cycling commentator earlier who said that the British cycling budget is roughly equal to the next 9 nations combined. The sustained success is all to do with great full time athletes working in a dedicated environment with top coaches and sports scientists. Apparently the US team has one full time employee.

[paul_e]

Brilliant first round for Buatsi in the boxing.

Wins and has at least a bronze.

[PGW]

Brilliant first round for Buatsi in the boxing.

Wins and has at least a bronze.

Shame McCormack got beat.

[St AustellAVFC]

Let's go Andy, let's go . Apart from the chant I'm loving the late night sport. Last night was so much fun, hope tonight is the same.

[OCD]

Brilliant first round for Buatsi in the boxing.

Wins and has at least a bronze.

How does he have at least a bronze when he's into a semi final?

[Monty]

Brilliant first round for Buatsi in the boxing.

Wins and has at least a bronze.

How does he have at least a bronze when he's into a semi final?

Pretty sure the losing semi-finalists each get a bronze in the boxing.

[paul_e]

Brilliant first round for Buatsi in the boxing.

Wins and has at least a bronze.

How does he have at least a bronze when he's into a semi final?

Pretty sure the losing semi-finalists each get a bronze in the boxing.

Yep, no third place fight so you get 2 bronzes in each weight.

[VillaAlways]

Murray now serving to stay in the set

[St AustellAVFC]

Sat in my caravan, kids and wife sleeping, me and my dog chilling. Normally hate Murray but am really backing him tonight. Crowd sound intimidating for a tennis match.

[VillaAlways]

Now hold your serve

[St AustellAVFC]

The best thing about this Murray game is, we don't need to look at his bloody mom every time he gets a point.

[St AustellAVFC]

Gold for Murray. Lovely from both players at the end. Enjoyed that.

[cdbearsfan]

Murray wins! What a fucking hero. And hopefully the twat in the jester hat has been left to fend for himself in the City of God.

[VillaAlways]

Absolutely fantastic from Murray. An absolute winner

[Ads]

Epic match! Well done Murray!