August 14, 201214 yr I saw Stuart Stokes this morning up Rivington. I didn't like to ask him if he was in trainnig because he didn't do all that well, but still, fair play to him for keeping it up.
August 14, 201214 yr Can't decide if this dirty cheat, just to clear me of charges of sexism - this makes her fair game in my opinion looks more like Rab C Nesbitt or his missus Mary? Conversely, how did this fine looking, drug free beauty escape the board's attention during the Games? Ellen Hoog - Dutch Hockey Team 'Striker' Edited August 14, 201214 yr by Youri McAnespie
August 14, 201214 yr Emma Green, Swedish high jumper. All the proof you need that bummers have got it all wrong.
August 14, 201214 yr Emma Green, Swedish high jumper. All the proof you need that bummers have got it all wrong. Aye, but Will Young sang a song about her and he's definitely a bummer.
August 15, 201214 yr I saw Stuart Stokes this morning up Rivington. I didn't like to ask him if he was in trainnig because he didn't do all that well, but still, fair play to him for keeping it up. He is a mate of mine, exercise is his drug. He was disappointed with his performance in London, but to put it into perspective high quality competitive athletics has been his life. A couple of years ago he had retired from the steeplechase he had been plagued with injury and his efforts in the commonwealth games in 2002 looked like it would be his stand alone achievement. He got married, now has a couple of kids and is a PE teacher, he ran a qualifying time unexpectedly earlier this year, dedicated his life (with a very patient and understanding wife!) to achieve his best, unfortunately he picked up a bit of a niggle, not unusual at 35, but felt he could still perform in London. It didn't go to plan, but on reflection he will look back and see he was involved in this special event and nobody can take that away from him. While we probably won't see him competitively on the track again, he will probably go onto triatholon or ironman, he is too fit and talented even at 35 not to carry on in some form. I maybe biased but he is a true gent a dedicated sportsman and Bolton should be proud.
August 15, 201214 yr He is a mate of mine, exercise is his drug. He was disappointed with his performance in London, but to put it into perspective high quality competitive athletics has been his life. A couple of years ago he had retired from the steeplechase he had been plagued with injury and his efforts in the commonwealth games in 2002 looked like it would be his stand alone achievement. He got married, now has a couple of kids and is a PE teacher, he ran a qualifying time unexpectedly earlier this year, dedicated his life (with a very patient and understanding wife!) to achieve his best, unfortunately he picked up a bit of a niggle, not unusual at 35, but felt he could still perform in London. It didn't go to plan, but on reflection he will look back and see he was involved in this special event and nobody can take that away from him. While we probably won't see him competitively on the track again, he will probably go onto triatholon or ironman, he is too fit and talented even at 35 not to carry on in some form. I maybe biased but he is a true gent a dedicated sportsman and Bolton should be proud. Well said, Stuart!
August 15, 201214 yr I'm not sure if desperado thought I was taking piss as I wasn't. They were interviewing athletes after and they all said they were taking time out. Clearly he isn't.
August 15, 201214 yr I'm not sure if desperado thought I was taking piss as I wasn't. They were interviewing athletes after and they all said they were taking time out. Clearly he isn't. No didn't take it as a piss take. I bet a lot of athletes have been back training since the games, they probably considered a night off as a break! They will probably have their sights set on their next competition, must be hard after the Olympics. I read this morning that the Brownlee brothers, the triathletes, are in some competition in September. Dedicated athletes, very inspiring indeed.
August 15, 201214 yr Look at this article on Bradley Wiggins... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/cycling/9476594/Bradley-Wiggins-celebrates-Olympic-gold-with-wine-and-cigarette-in-Majorca.html The tone isn't accusatory, but lays the innuendo on (slideshow caption to picture 3.) Is the Telegraph testing the water for running dirt-digging stories on those previously out of the limelight?
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