David H Joined: 31/07/2003 Posts: 987 Favourite Category: Body & Soul

Runner's countries on shirts in olympics

Is this the first time the runners have their countries on their shirts? I don't remember seeing them before and if it is what made them finally decide to do it?

WhiteBear Joined: 28/06/2008 Posts: 523 Favourite Category: ChatterBank

4 x 100m relay Olympics 2008 Final

Ok what went wrong?? first the British men dosnt make to the Finals for being disqualified. then the British women doesnt finish in the final. (total **** up in the last change over) What a disaster!! There…

5 answers (last answered: 23/08/08 01:04)

Rtaxron Joined: 21/03/2008 Posts: 1104 Favourite Category: ChatterBank

The Long Jump.

Howl do they accurately measure the length of the jumpers in the sand, 1 jumper missed out by 1 centimeter?

lucystrong Joined: 17/07/2002 Posts: 20 Favourite Category: How it Works

personal best versus lifetime best

Is there a difference? If so, what is the difference? And why is one sometimes used in favour of the other when times or weights or scores are quoted?

1 answer (last answered: 22/08/08 01:30)

rov1200 Joined: 22/11/2006 Posts: 182 Favourite Category: News

Olympics

The mens 400m took place today and the USA won all three medals. I was surprised when the 3rd USA runner who was lying 4th coming to the finishing line did a horizontal dive and gained the bronze medal. I always k…

New Member: Pete-84r Joined: 15/08/2008 Posts: 4 Favourite Category: Sports Pub Chat

Michael Johnson on BBC

Why does he not commentate for a US broadcaster? I would have thought he'd be their first choice

4 answers (last answered: 21/08/08 13:55)

pirwany Joined: 11/10/2006 Posts: 38 Favourite Category: Quizzes & Puzzles

100m sprint

How many strides did Usain Bolt take in his Olympic victory in Beijing? About 42?

pirwany Joined: 11/10/2006 Posts: 38 Favourite Category: Quizzes & Puzzles

100m sprint

How many strikes did Usain Bolt take in his Olympic victory in Beijing? About 42?

Lucienne Joined: 24/10/2007 Posts: 58 Favourite Category: Quizzes & Puzzles

Sprinter's win

Which part of a sprinter's body must cross the line first to become a winner? Many thanks for any help.

1 answer (last answered: 16/08/08 14:16)

FIRESTAR Joined: 20/06/2008 Posts: 78 Favourite Category: Quizzes & Puzzles

female british athletewho died of cancer in the 1970's

can anyone enlighten me with the name of the british female runner who died of cancer in the 1970's? any help greatly appreciated.

2 answers (last answered: 03/08/08 01:12)

Riquelme Joined: 27/05/2007 Posts: 2 Favourite Category: Athletics

Running problem

I developed shin splints four years ago (not my problem), which I didn't experience again after stopping running. Starting regular running again recently saw the niggling pain slowly creeping in again, so I went ou…

3 answers (last answered: 23/07/08 11:45)

Remeboy Joined: 22/08/2006 Posts: 40 Favourite Category: Motoring

Olympics 1956

Can anyone tell me who came 1st.-2nd.-& 3rd. in the Discus at the 1956 Australian Olympics

1 answer (last answered: 22/07/08 08:24)

johnny37 Joined: 08/12/2006 Posts: 467 Favourite Category: Law

Dwaine Chambers to take Qatari nationality?

I sympathise with Dwaine. There are drugs cheats from other countries who have served their time and are allowed to compete in the Olympics. My question relates to the number of Kenyan athletes who would not other…

v_cmohan44 Joined: 01/11/2005 Posts: 49 Favourite Category: Other Sports

Olympic Games

Which Olympics Medalist also won the Nobel Prize?

1 answer (last answered: 13/07/08 20:42)

laradona Joined: 03/07/2008 Posts: 1 Favourite Category: Athletics

is it realy fare to prevent our best 100 metre athlete from competing in the olimpics?

ok.... we all know he cheated,but like anyone else,he payed the price,now...are we so naive to the point that we give criminals a second and third chances and look the other way when it comes to professional athlet…

1 answer (last answered: 21/07/08 04:53)

vespaboy Joined: 29/08/2005 Posts: 139 Favourite Category: Body & Soul

Schhol sports records

Hi How can I find out the records for secondary school sports both track and field. I would be especially interested in Thurrock/Essex. I've tried googling to no effect. Thanks

conniethebad Joined: 18/12/2006 Posts: 13 Favourite Category: TV

jog trousers / track suit bottoms / ends / track pants / track trousers / jog pants

Do you know where I can get Mens tracksuit pants 36 inch waist and 30 inch leg?

1 answer (last answered: 26/06/08 13:12)

conniethebad Joined: 18/12/2006 Posts: 13 Favourite Category: TV

running shoes

Can someone recommend a good pair of running shoes to start training in. I am going to be walking / running and then hopefully running on cross country and tarmac type terrains. Male 33 - size 9 shoe.

1 answer (last answered: 06/06/08 21:36)

carlto Joined: 27/05/2003 Posts: 5 Favourite Category: Other Sports

Spains Olympic kit

Who will make Spains Olympic kit and where can I view it / buy it online.

Robgue Joined: 17/05/2008 Posts: 37 Favourite Category: ChatterBank

Dwain Chambers

Should his olympic ban be lifted or should he remain banned? let me know what you think

1 answer (last answered: 18/05/08 02:04)