ManOfSussex
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As expected, the nation's darling has retired from athletics. Best British female athlete ever?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/37641093
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/athletics/37641093
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Jessica Ennis-Hill retires from athletics
- Thread starter ManOfSussex
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I'm devastated. Ennis Elbow*, my contribution to the Viz Profanisaurus about five years ago, will be no more.
*A repetitive strain injury incurred by teenage boys whilst watching the 2012 Olympic heptathlon finals on TV over a full two days, with their trousers round their ankles and only a box of empty and discarded Kleenex for company.
*A repetitive strain injury incurred by teenage boys whilst watching the 2012 Olympic heptathlon finals on TV over a full two days, with their trousers round their ankles and only a box of empty and discarded Kleenex for company.
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
Yep
Garry Nelson's Left Foot
Well-known member
An incredible athlete and a lovely human being. A proper role model for all kids(and adults). Hope she doesn't disappear from public life.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Agreed.
She's smart and articulate (and VERY easy on the eye), so she'll have a role on TV sports coverage for years to come if she wants to go down that route. Although she might have to keep a bit of a crafty eye out over her shoulder for BALDING in the BBC locker room.
I want to f*ck her belly button as much as her fanny.
(very romantic, I know).
(very romantic, I know).
Pavilionaire
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- Jul 7, 2003
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That'll be Sprog No. 2 in Hello / OK Magazine, then some Commonwealth Games guest punditry and Strictly Come Dancing in 2018.
I'm A Celebrity / Celebrity Bake-Off / Celebrity Big Brother etc - as National Treasure the world's her oyster.
joeinbrighton
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I very much doubt that will be the path she takes. She was quite cold on the idea of being a TV pundit when she was asked about her post-athletics career intentions earlier this year.
I'm hoping she'll take up weight lifting. I'd love to see her snatch.
joeinbrighton
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I don't see her going into broadcasting. I don't think that's her bag somehow, although I dare say she will get plenty of lucrative offers on that score. I wouldn't be surprised to see her getting involved in promoting or administering her sport later down the line, or being a figurehead at least.
She has been fantastic for her sport. Such a great role model, both for her sport and also for her gender. On the track, she's been an absolute warrior but off the track she has conducted herself with humility, humour and charm. A lovely woman.
I wouldn't say she is the greatest British sportswoman of my lifetime. But she is in the top 1.
She has been fantastic for her sport. Such a great role model, both for her sport and also for her gender. On the track, she's been an absolute warrior but off the track she has conducted herself with humility, humour and charm. A lovely woman.
I wouldn't say she is the greatest British sportswoman of my lifetime. But she is in the top 1.
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
Alas the 'Clean & Jerk' may well be transfomed into the 'Jerk & Clean'.
theboybilly
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I wish her everything she wants. I just hope she stays in the public eye. Lovely woman
This. A woman with principles, humility and talent to name just three.
ROSM
Well-known member
In Rio, she took not winning with such grace. She knew shed tried her best and did everything she could.
A lovely woman who clearly doesn't mind other people coming first
A lovely woman who clearly doesn't mind other people coming first
Virtually impossible not to.
Ha-ha, I knew we wouldn't have to wait long.
Normal Rob
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I think Denise Lewis has just been pushed off the BBC sofa.
Prince Monolulu
Everything in Moderation
I think Denise Lewis has just been pushed off the BBC sofa.
Bloomin 'eck, having a daydream now about being wedged between Jess and Denise on a tiny sofa.