The Official Olympic Thread

[Shaggy]

Yeah. If I recall correctly, in late 2002, he hosted CBBC's coverage of Fame Academy, along with Holly Willoughby. Such was the duo's success, they became an integral part of the show, also presenting the 2003 series, and the 2003 celebrity edition for Comic Relief. He also presented the 2005 and 2007 Comic Relief editions of Fame Academy, with Sophie McDonnell and Caroline Flack respectively.
Beginning in 2004, Humphrey started hosting The Saturday Show and BAMZOOKi, but these roles ended in 2005 and 2006 respectively. He was named anchorman of children's sports show Sportsround in September 2005, beginning a series of roles related to sports. Also he was the presenter on Gimme a Break in the first series.

Thanks.

[Reece]

Haha maaaan I wanna see that but it's kids TV here - where was it shown?

PS last night I saw Inverdale break down to camera after his interview with the rowers...that was beautiful

They just showed it on BBC1 coverage.

Yeah that was a great moment. Poor rower guys

[captainfog]

Haha maaaan I wanna see that but it's kids TV here - where was it shown?

PS last night I saw Inverdale break down to camera after his interview with the rowers...that was beautiful

yeah, that has been one of my moments of the games.

[Phoenix07]

I'm going to stun myself here and say I hope Murray wins the Mixed Doubles. He can have a Gold there at least.

Is today's Men's Singles final 5 sets rather than 3?

[captainfog]

Funny how Redgrave is like a father figure to all the rowers. He's really protective of them too, they are like his babies. Haha

[captainfog]

I'm going to stun myself here and say I hope Murray wins the Mixed Doubles. He can have a Gold there at least.

Is today's Men's Singles final 5 sets rather than 3?

yep :-)

[CJ]

Funny how Redgrave is like a father figure to all the rowers. He's really protective of them too, they are like his babies. Haha

Was thinking that yesterday, after those two lads got silver

[captainfog]

Was thinking that yesterday, after those two lads got silver

and when he basically carried that northern Irish bloke to the podium. Another beautiful moment.

[Shaggy]

I thought Redgrave was a bit of a cunt until a couple of weeks ago but I was wrong.

[CJ]

and when he basically carried that northern Irish bloke to the podium. Another beautiful moment.

Yeah, I suppose he is the father figure really. His wife is the team doctor isn't she?

[captainfog]

I thought Redgrave was a bit of a cunt until a couple of weeks ago but I was wrong.

Me too

Yeah, I suppose he is the father figure really. His wife is the team doctor isn't she?

Didn't know that. Ha! He's still fully involved isn't he.

[Alex]

Redgrave loves a hug.

Just read back over this thread from last night. The highlight being everyone's inability to understand sprint cycling. I always thought the last lap was the only one that counted in terms of time, so the others before are like warm up/positioning laps?

That would make more sense than 2 people going as slow as possible until the end for no reason.

[Shaggy]

Still hasn't been explained why the prowling cat laps are even close to being necessary.

It's good though - you get to laugh your head off for a few laps before the sprinting really starts. So it's a beautiful blend of comedy and sport.

[Alex]

I never thought those laps we're part of the 'race' Just sort of a prelim.

[Reece]

Turns out our judo silver medalist had a broken thumb whilst competing. Hardcore