The Olympics - Are You Disappointed?

Some great events, some remarkable competitors both winners and just competitors, some crass behaviour often after events, and a few memorable moments.

For me, so far was the silver medal performance of Jessica Fox in the womens single kayak slalom event.  Saw the sem final, where she was ok, but definitely not seen as a medallist would, I think, have been my view. But there she was - a silver medallist. And relatively young for that sport at 18.  Showed a lot of poise and steel - and remember it is the mind that assumes much greater importance at that level.  Well done.

Some drama at the track cycling - with the Brit women's sprint team disqualified, then another DQ in the final, with Australia winning a bronze.  Bradley Wiggins was a deserved mens time trial winner over Tony Martin [ gold in Beijing], but remember Martin had a bad fall in the Tde F with a broken wrist, so that has been a big recovery for him.  Still more track cycling to come with the Meares v Pendelton sprint a big one to watch.

It seems as if the way the dice has fallen over a few things, has not been in Australia's favour, but that is sometimes how it goes.

Whie not yet over, the performance of Kim Crow in the womens single sculls so far has been amazinghas a fluid grace with the sculls  that seems to indicate absolute effortless performance.  I am sure it is not, but so far she has been outstanding in all races I have seen.

And swimming..........changing of the guard, too much on Magnussen and some say, some swimmers not adequately hungry to win.  And still Phelps goes on - 200IM win today.  While he may not have the in your face stand out talent seen a few years ago, he gets the job done, very well, so congratulations to him.

Still more to come.......