So.... watching the BBC .... 2 topics ... GB gold and lack of Aussie gold.

The BBC are talking about how money makes success at Olympics and are scratching their heads as to why Australia had 50 million reserved for Olympic sport that was never spent. Any ideas?

http://www.theage.com.au/olympics/ne...807-23scb.html

ah gotcha ... not keeping up with the Aussie news here in London

Lucky you

What a f***ing maniac gambling taxpayer granted funds on the casino of the stock market and property. I'm incredulous, it's disgraceful.

They should use that cash to tempt back all the world class Aussie coaches who have moved overseas to coach Australia's rivals. That's the real reason for Australia's lack of gold success.

Well that....and piss poor athletes

Lots of people said that - but apparently the nudge came instinctively when Meares realised she had transgressed.

Funny that Pendleton's silver was way down the list of headlines in one UK paper...even though it was an end of an era story - it's not just an Australian paper that sticks to the positive headlines...which in the case of the UK - was about Hoy..

So given your explanation, and reading accounts, it seems Meares tried to go really slow, knowing that Pendelton couldn't stay behind for long...without falling of her bike - and when Pendelton had to go - entice her to hit the line by not giving her much space? I read an account where it says Meares indeed took Pendleton high....wouldn't you take them low - so they can't get past and can only do so by having to go against gravity....don't get it mate.

In other news:

I've never seen Pearson hurdle - but now I have - she is an incredible athlete...amazing to watch - and a deserved win. Australia's very own Gunnell!!!

She absolutely blasted the field away! Really impressive to watch.... you sure she isn't British? Can we make her British? Did she have a British Grandmother?

Meares was tactically brilliant ..... something the British cyclists have have worked so hard on and have been so good at for these games. Pendleton did not expect that and was outclassed.

Asked if she was carrying the mantle for Australia by the BBC .... she said she was staying with her aunt in Tonbridge. Didn't answer the baiting BBC question - great deflection. The aunt is british so there's hope yet.

I watched an interview with her earlier. The time spent and lengths taken just so she could beat Pendleton at the Olympics was amazing. Including recording the UK crowd in the Velodrome at the World Championships and replaying it full blast in training to get used to racing against her with the home crowd screaming. She played her at her own game and forced Pendelton to take the lead when she wins normally from behind. Very interesting interview.

Pendleton actually says in the post race interview that Meares pushed into her and she pushed back which lost her the balance she had..... Still, its not like the Aussies ran to complain or anything.... they wouldn't be sad like the French would they?

What a sore loser .... loser .... tears and all. Shame in Queen Vic

Hey don't get me wrong, its a shame she didn't win YET ANOTHER GOLD but since we won 9 in the Velodrome its not a big deal...... How many did Australia win by the way?

australia has tonnes of real gold