There were 10 golds on offer in the velodrome

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  1. Jay

    Jay Well-Known Member

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    We won 7 of them, got the silver in another, the bronze in another and were disqualified in the last when we'd posted the fastest time.

    And unlike just about every other sport each country was only allowed to enter one participant in each race because we were so dominant in Beijing. If we were allowed to enter two many of those golds would have been backed up by silvers.

    Phenomenal.

    Oh and our cycling team is beating the entire Kazakhstan Olympic squad.
     
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    Outstanding achievement.
     
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    Team of the year. Or the rowers.
     
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    Outstanding achievement, congratulations to all riders and staff. Cav hinting he will go to the track for Rio.
     
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    Already a CBE .....

    I'd recognise Dave Brailsford with a Knighthood too if I was Queen. Great motivator !

    And an honourary one for Jurgen Grobler too, for the rowing legacy he has created.
     
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    Re: Already a CBE .....

    If we are going to knight Wiggins and Dame Pendleton (to go with Sir Chris Hoy) then surely it should be Lord Dave B of the Velodrome.
     
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