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It seems almost pointless to mention that Katie Taylor will be competing today, given the hype surrounding her in recent days. But in case you’ve somehow forgotten, make sure to be near a TV at approximately 2pm.
Meanwhile, amid all the Taylor-related hype, it shouldn’t be forgotten that it’s a big day for two other Irish representatives – namely, Paddy Barnes and Alistair Craig.
And turning our focus away from the Irish athletes, there’s also the return of Usain Bolt, in the 200m, to look forward to this evening.
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Athletics
A number of hugely important events are taking place in athletics this evening, including the Women’s Long Jump Final (8.05pm), theWomen’s 400m Hurdles Final (8.45pm), the Men’s 200m Semi-final (8.10PM), the Women’s 200m Final (9pm) and the Men’s 110m Hurdles Final (9.15pm).
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Men’s Basketball
USA’s Dream Team continue their Olympics bid, as they take on Australia at 10.15pm. It’s one of the four quarter-finals taking place today, which also include Australia v France (4.15pm), Russia v Lithuania (2pm) and Brazil v Argentina (8pm).
Table Tennis
China take on Korea in the Men’s Team Gold Medal Match at 3.30pm today. Korea impressively disposed of Hong Kong in the semis, winning in straight sets, while China looked similarly imperious as they beat Germany 3-1 in their last match.
Who’s flying the flag?
(Paddy Barnes competes at 8.45pm today – INPHO/Presseye/William Cherry)
Athletics
Alistair Cragg features in Heat 2 in the 5000m at 10.45am in the athletics. Should he qualify, he will then compete in the Final of the event at 7.30pm on Saturday, 11 August.
Boxing
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past few days, you’ll know that Katie Taylor takes on Mavzuna Chorieva of Tajikistan at 2pm today in the Women’s Lightweight. Of course, Taylor isn’t the only Irish boxer in action today. Paddy Barnes takes on Devendro Singh Laishram of India at 8.45pm in the Men’s Light Flyweight.
And irrespective of what happens over the next few days, the Irish boxers will surely be deemed to have already had a successful Olympics, after Michael Conlan’s victory last night.
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It will be fascinating to see how Usain Bolt gets on in the 200mSemi-Finals at 8.10pm, following his incredible display in the 100m. The Jamaican athlete already consolidated his legendary status with his display on Day Nine, so a similarly exceptional showing today and hereafter will be the icing on the cake as far as he is concerned.
Ireland’s interest in sailing may have ended, but that’s no excuse to ignore the Medal Race of the Men’s 49er at 1pm, with ten teams competing, including Stevie Morrison and Ben Rhodes of Great Britain.
And of course, there’s Katie Taylor at 2pm, which needs no further hyping up.
Like Padraig Harrington. An athlete who has had huge success in a sport which is played by hundreds of millions of people. Women’s boxing is a sport ( if you could call it that) which offers very little competition. The only reason that Katie Taylor is successful is because there are very few women in Ireland who compete in boxing.
I have to say, the point about the number of women boxers in Ireland is potentially a valid one. Now if only Katie had proved herself outside of Ireland.
Utter nonsense Ciara. She does not only compete in Ireland you know. She’s WORLD champion, four times over, and EUROPEAN champion five times over. Do a YouTube search of her knocking the stuffing out of Paddy Barnes in a sparring session and you’ll get an idea of her power and athleticism. Then also consider she’s an Irish football international. Katie gets my vote.
It doesn’t matter if it’s Ireland or the rest of the world. Women’s boxing is not a mainstream sport. To be deserving of the accolade of “Ireland’s greatest sportsperson” then you first need to compete in a sport which offers worthwhile competition. There are always going to be boxers who can beat Katie Taylor. Maybe just not in her weight division, in her gender. Most male boxers could beat her regardless of the weight class. Can she really be called the best when this is the case when she is clearly not the best boxer? She is the best in a specific class in a minority sport. She ranks far below the likes of Harrington, McIlroy, McDowell, Stephen Roche, Brian O Driscoll and many more. Maybe she can be considered for the role of “Greatest Irish Sports Woman”, but even then she has competition.
Karla, I’m not one to advise parents on how to raise their children, but in your case I will make an exception. Don’t allow your daughter to participate in a sport which involves getting her head beat in. It’s not very ladylike now is it?
Ciara – there are always ppl like u around making ludicrous statements. Ur ungracious, derogatory comments about Katie are a disgrace. McDowell and McIlroy are excellent golfers but they have won one major each , while Stephen Roche had an outstanding year in 1987 but accomplished little else. Katie has proved her credentials over many years and is doing so again and I hope Ciara u will eat some humble pie soon.
Sitting having breakfast in chiswick… Ticket for semi’s , check…. Irish flag,check…. Travel card to excel, check…. Possible ticket for final , fingers crossed…. Get in there KT
@Ciara you should be proud of your fellow Irish woman for not only being the best in the world for what she does but for being the fore person at having womens boxing added to this olympics , and as for your choice of best “mainstream” sportsperson being a golfer I think you should spend less time at the19`th .
Totally agree Rory! Shes not only a super sports person,she comes across as being a modest, unassuming young woman. A fantastic role model. I’ll be glued to the tv at 2!!
Go on ya good thing ya Katie. My nerves are still frayed after the last fight but can’t wait for the fight. Best of luck to Katie and the Irish Boxing team.
Why is it whenever we have some sort of sporting success in this country,some eejits always have to put it down.When our international rugby team (and at the moment,our club teams) people were coming out with absolute crap about only eight countries actually play it seriously,when our soccer team had success in the nineties,people were complaining about the amount non-Irish players on the team,when Kilkenny when the won the four-in-a row in hurling,people were again complaining about hurling being a minority sport and there doing it again regarding women’s boxing.Sometimes I’m embarrased to be from this country.
On a final note,good luck today Katie and Paddy and also to John-Joe Nevin and Michael Conlon.Your doing true Irish people proud.
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Today is Katie’s day of Destiny. Today is the day we will come to a standstill for our greatest ever sportsperson. Come on Katie Taylor.
I don’t think she can be called our greatest ever sportsperson. A few others would be more deserving.
Like who Ciara?
Like Padraig Harrington. An athlete who has had huge success in a sport which is played by hundreds of millions of people. Women’s boxing is a sport ( if you could call it that) which offers very little competition. The only reason that Katie Taylor is successful is because there are very few women in Ireland who compete in boxing.
I have to say, the point about the number of women boxers in Ireland is potentially a valid one. Now if only Katie had proved herself outside of Ireland.
Like at the world championships or something.
Winning four of them would probably do.
Utter nonsense Ciara. She does not only compete in Ireland you know. She’s WORLD champion, four times over, and EUROPEAN champion five times over. Do a YouTube search of her knocking the stuffing out of Paddy Barnes in a sparring session and you’ll get an idea of her power and athleticism. Then also consider she’s an Irish football international. Katie gets my vote.
It doesn’t matter if it’s Ireland or the rest of the world. Women’s boxing is not a mainstream sport. To be deserving of the accolade of “Ireland’s greatest sportsperson” then you first need to compete in a sport which offers worthwhile competition. There are always going to be boxers who can beat Katie Taylor. Maybe just not in her weight division, in her gender. Most male boxers could beat her regardless of the weight class. Can she really be called the best when this is the case when she is clearly not the best boxer? She is the best in a specific class in a minority sport. She ranks far below the likes of Harrington, McIlroy, McDowell, Stephen Roche, Brian O Driscoll and many more. Maybe she can be considered for the role of “Greatest Irish Sports Woman”, but even then she has competition.
You a golf fan by any chance, Ciara?
Not really a golf fan, but it is one of the few global sports that we excel in.
‘One of a few global sports that we excel in’, you mean like boxing (male and female) a global sport that we excel in!
Behind you 100% Katie and Paddy!
Katies arrival on the boxing scene has promted girls to get out there and box.
I know a few 11 year old girls who box and my own 12 year old daughter is kickboxing.
Katie Taylor is an insperation to the younger generation, both male and female.
Karla, I’m not one to advise parents on how to raise their children, but in your case I will make an exception. Don’t allow your daughter to participate in a sport which involves getting her head beat in. It’s not very ladylike now is it?
Ciara – there are always ppl like u around making ludicrous statements. Ur ungracious, derogatory comments about Katie are a disgrace. McDowell and McIlroy are excellent golfers but they have won one major each , while Stephen Roche had an outstanding year in 1987 but accomplished little else. Katie has proved her credentials over many years and is doing so again and I hope Ciara u will eat some humble pie soon.
Go the distance Katie!
if you build it..he will come!
I actually just laughed out loud at Ciaras comment…..
I’ve given up talking to her!!
Sitting having breakfast in chiswick… Ticket for semi’s , check…. Irish flag,check…. Travel card to excel, check…. Possible ticket for final , fingers crossed…. Get in there KT
@Ciara you should be proud of your fellow Irish woman for not only being the best in the world for what she does but for being the fore person at having womens boxing added to this olympics , and as for your choice of best “mainstream” sportsperson being a golfer I think you should spend less time at the19`th .
Totally agree Rory! Shes not only a super sports person,she comes across as being a modest, unassuming young woman. A fantastic role model. I’ll be glued to the tv at 2!!
seriously ciara serious ?????? come on Katie …..
Go on ya good thing ya Katie. My nerves are still frayed after the last fight but can’t wait for the fight. Best of luck to Katie and the Irish Boxing team.
Come on Katie!! The whole country is behind you :)
Good luck today to both Katie and Paddy….
Great day to be irish, proud of you both!
Why is it whenever we have some sort of sporting success in this country,some eejits always have to put it down.When our international rugby team (and at the moment,our club teams) people were coming out with absolute crap about only eight countries actually play it seriously,when our soccer team had success in the nineties,people were complaining about the amount non-Irish players on the team,when Kilkenny when the won the four-in-a row in hurling,people were again complaining about hurling being a minority sport and there doing it again regarding women’s boxing.Sometimes I’m embarrased to be from this country.
On a final note,good luck today Katie and Paddy and also to John-Joe Nevin and Michael Conlon.Your doing true Irish people proud.
GO GIRL ⚡⚡⚡