Sport can be a tough world. Imagine working for 12 years at a job, 12 hours a day, 7 days a week – sacrificing diet, and all the usual conveniences of life. But after those 12 years of work, the end result is only a perceived failure with no pension or pay off. A sense […]
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GB Olympic Track Cyclists
It was quite a fitting end to the Olympic track programme to see Sir Chris Hoy warmly embraced by Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave. Sir Steve Redgrave won five consecutive gold medals at five different Olympics – an unprecedented achievement. Sir Chris Hoy took his final tally to 6 gold and 1 silver from four […]
Inspired by the Olympics
photo S.E Star / CC In an age of glib marketing sentiments, it’s easy to be a little cyclical about another slogan ‘Inspire a Generation’. But, despite all the clichés and imperfections of the Olympics, I’ve found myself drawn into this great sporting spectacle and feel genuinely inspired by the Olympic spirit. It’s an inspiration […]
Olympic Road Race Preview
At 250Km the Olympic road race will be one of most interesting events on the Olympic calender. The standout favourite is Mark Cavendish. If the peleton finishes in a bunch sprint on the Mall, it would be hard to bet against Mark Cavendish. The box hill circuit 9* 15Km circuits include a substantial amount of […]
Olympic 4Km Track Cycling
“Citius, Altius, Fortius.” – “Swifter, Higher, Stronger.” The motto of the Olympics is a great inspiration. Yet, these days the Olympics deviates from this pure motto of athletic inspiration. We have events like synchronised swimming (though thankfully, the solo variety of synchronised swimming was not continued after 1992), even golf is going to be admitted […]
Pendleton Claims Another Gold
The track cycling is nearly over, but Victoria Pendleton managed to claim another Gold for the British Team, beating Australia’s Anna Meares in the final. China’s Guo Shuang beat Willy Kanis for bronze. Bradley Wiggins missed out on a third gold in the madison. But, Chris Hoy has reached the final against fellow British rider […]
New World Record for GB Team
GB pursuit team won Gold in 4km Pursuit in a time of 3 minutes 53 seconds, beating Denmark by over 6 seconds. It beat their old world record by 2 seconds. A very impressive ride. Bradley Wiggins Paul Manning Gerraint Thomas Ed Clancy
Pendleton and Hoy In Olympic Sprint
Bos and Hoy in Track Sprint This morning was the start of the 500 metre track sprint for men and women. After the qualifying time trial, riders go through to the quarters, semi and then final. The sprint takes place over 3 days. Victoria Pendleton, is a strong favourite for the women’s title. I hope […]
Greatest Olympians of All Time
A reader left a comment asking me what I thought about Chris Boardman’s choice of greatest Olympians of all time at the Independent Boardman’s Choice was Steve Redgrace Michael Phelps Carl Lewis Mark Spitz A British cyclist (in a few years time) Choosing the best Olympian or best Cyclist of all time, is the surest […]
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games – Review so Far
A review of the opening days of the Olympics: Beijing Olympics – The Good so Far Spectacular Opening Ceremony. Michael Phelps becoming most successful Olympic athlete of all time. The procession of World Records set in the Swimming pool. (Of course, If it was cycling people wouldn’t be explaining these fast times on a new […]
Post Race Interviews
As much as I have loved watching the Olympics, I’ve come to dread the post race interviews. I guess when you’ve just finished a race, the last thing you want to do is to have to give a coherent, well thought out interview. At the end of a race, all the emotions come to the […]
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