Wife got a discovery + membership last month for all the reality junk they put on there. Was very pleasantly surprised the other day to see I've got all the Olympic events at my fingertips. It's worth noting if you've got SkyQ you can get discovery+ free for 6 months
Trouble is the coverage is seriously crap. The studio seems to be computer generated, unfortunately on a Commodore 64.
Lutalo has been one of the shining lights of the BBC’s shocking coverage. Knowledgeable, enthusiastic and well spoken. Definitely has a career in broadcasting if he wants it.
I must be watching someone else. He seems like a really nice guy but I find him really struggling to get his words out and his point across. Perhaps it’s nerves but he’s got something of the Alex Scott school of cliches about him.
I must be watching someone else. He seems like a really nice guy but I find him really struggling to get his words out and his point across. Perhaps it’s nerves but he’s got something of the Alex Scott school of cliches about him.
I agree, he definitely doesn't look a natural. Seems like a genuinely nice guy and very knowledgeable though. I can't imagine him in a wider presenter role but think someone like him is very welcome as a guest on the respective sports.
I don't like the presenters congratulating each other on the coverage as I saw today. I think Dan Walker and Sam Queck are ok. Heather Irvine is rubbish. A big problem overall with the coverage is that BBC are only allowed to show two sports at a time in their contract. I preferred the days when you could red button what was of interest to you. It was enjoyable watching the diving then the mountain bike race this morning for obvious reasons.
With lottery funding, and as long as the body holds up and you haven't started declining, I can see why successful Olympic competitors want to keep continuing now
And with the Olympic cycle, it's not as if you can't have a year off to do different things before knuckling down again.
Triathlon (well any long distance event really). Can't understand how the back markers get the motivation to carry on. After about 20 mins you know you aren't going to win, but you have to continue with a 20k bike ride & then a 10k run. Is it for a PB or just the taking part ?
Triathlon (well any long distance event really). Can't understand how the back markers get the motivation to carry on. After about 20 mins you know you aren't going to win, but you have to continue with a 20k bike ride & then a 10k run. Is it for a PB or just the taking part ?
I guess it's the same in lots of sports (including golf?). I doubt many football teams star the season thinking there's a chance they'll win the league
Another silver in the Triathlon. Great run by Georgia Taylor-Brown who suffered a late puncture in the cycle so lost an unfortunate 20-30 seconds. Started the 10km in 5th but managed to overhaul 3 of her rivals, big congratulations.
Bermuda storms to victory in the women’s triathlon! That one gold medal by my calculations makes us fourth top per capita in total gold medals since the games began! ;-)
Bermuda storms to victory in the women’s triathlon! That one gold medal by my calculations makes us fourth top per capita in total gold medals since the games began! ;-)
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That doesnt even include the ringer in the triathlon.
And with the Olympic cycle, it's not as if you can't have a year off to do different things before knuckling down again.