Another one of us Leos

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The 200 metre world record is the most awesome object in athletics. In thirty years, it has only been broken three times. In 1978, I think, Pietro Mennea broke it in Mexico City. It then stood until 1996 and the Atlanta Olympics, when Michael Johnson broke it with one of the most awesome runs I ever saw. And Johnson's record has stood until now - when the Bolt from the blue tore into it in spite of a headwind that would particularly have hampered his tall and upright frame. And again, as in Atlanta 1996... a performance that nobody who saw it will ever forget.

And the crowd all rose and sang Happy Birthday to him. Because, as it happens, his birthday is tomorrow! What a way to celebrate.

Comments

[helixaspersa.livejournal.com]

It was amazing wasn't it? The 10k swim was great too. I am loving the Olympics this year, it is well timed with my protracted and leisurely house move so I am packing lots of boxes in front of the TV.

[guarani]

Awesome indeed! And while he seemed to be strolling at the park, the rest of the athletes looked like they were running for their lives... and losing.