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jennywales · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:04 am Post subject:

Middle distance runner? A few years ago now? Sonia O'Sullivan???? I can't recall whether she won an Olympic medal, but she was good.

Hampton · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:08 am Post subject:

Won Silver at 5000M in the 2000 Games in Sydney.
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Solerina · Group Performer Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 1300

Solerina · Group Performer Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 1300

Sutherland just won so that's 3 boxers in the semi's

Hampton · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 1:39 pm Post subject:

Has to box a GB boxer for Gold or Silver.
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Tagalie · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 2:22 pm Post subject:

I'm always surprised that Ireland don't do better in the equestrian events, given the wealth of bloodstock, skills and general horsiness of a lot of the population. Then again, GB's riders never seem to do as well on the Olympic stage as you think they might. I think of Ireland as a more sporty country, than say Italy, who've done quite well this year.
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Hampton · Posted: Wed Aug 20, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject:

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DunDoire · Group Performer Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 1944

I can see nothing but easy wins for the 2 Irish lads against the 2 Brits. They are just better boxers, especially Egan.
The Sutherland vs. Degale match-up should be a fiery affair. There is no love lost between these 2 - a while back after Sutherland had beaten Degale, Degale wouldn't shake his had, he thought he was robbed. He was not robbed at all it was just sour grapes.

Roll on Friday!

LongJ0n · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 12:54 pm Post subject:

jennywales · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:18 pm Post subject:

I am looking forward to this - just hope it's not too early in the morning, as I am out to dinner and may simply have to stay up.....

RightJudgeIam · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject:

semis start at 2am BST I think and the last Brit goes about 14.45
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Solerina · Group Performer Joined: 26 Nov 2006 Posts: 1300

Hi Jenny,

Here are the 4 semi-finals that interest the Irish and British.

All times are BST

SUTHERLAND (IRE) vs DEGALE (GB) 8 A.M (Final 1.45 P.M Saturday)

BARNES (IRE) vs ZOU (CHN) 12 P.M (Final 6.30 A.M Sunday)

EGAN (IRE) vs JEFFRIES (GB) 2 P.M (Final 8.50 A.M Sunday)

CAMMARELLE (ITA) vs PRICE (GB) 2.45 P.M (9.25 A.M Sunday)

Sol

jennywales · Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

Thank you RJI and Solerina. At least I will not have my beauty sleep disturbed by having to get up at 2am (the cows protest when I go to the milking shed any earlier than 5.30 - that's the trouble with cows, too early and they moo, too late and they moo even more.....)