Fantastic day today. I managed to watch some of the Olympics and 2 out of my 3 countries have got some gold medals today. Britain had 2 golds: Helen Glover and Heather Stanning won the women's pair in rowing and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins claimed Britain's second gold by winning the men's cycling time trial. To cap it all Hungary not only had a gold, but a World Record as well when Daniel Gyurta won the 200m breast stroke in fine style. The current standing of the medals is:
Great Britain 2golds 3silver 4bronze 9 in total; Hungary 2golds 1silver 1bronze 4 in total; Canada no golds 1silver 5bronze 6 in total.
Wiggo was absolutely amazing, such a nice man with a gorgeous attitude. He went and talked to his fans, rather than chat with the sponsors and bigwigs after winning the Tour de France and in Hampton Court he searched out his family and talked to the fans, rather than be fawned over by the press and other sycophants. I love the man.
Daniel Gyurta is only 23, but he won his final in emphatic style. Such a nice young man this one too. Answering the question about how this World Record and Olympic gold will change him, he said, perhaps his trophy cabinet will get a bit fuller, but that's about it. Ahhhhh!! I also like the two women winning the rowing, both of which are in the Army and are due to return to Afghanistan some time. Their humility and common sense approach was refreshing. I don't always enjoy highly competitive sport, but today I most certainly did. Now all I want is Canada to put in some brilliant performances, so I can cheer them on as well!!
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