The London Olympics in 2012 will mean something different to each one of us. I was just sitting and thinking about what it means to me. There are going to be some sports that I would consider quite boring, and there are some events at the London Olympics I will stay up all night to watch. More importantly is the tradition of the Olympics.
I think back to those first Greek athletes who took part. We will have athletes doing the same in 2012, with exactly the same emotions those first Greeks had. That is so amazing.
Sport can truly unite nations and countries if it is done for the right reason -if it is done in a spirit of sport, and not in a spirit of win at all costs. London will have to provide that spirit of sport & comradeship in the way the games are handled. I can’t wait. I know it is another 4 years to go, but every day that I train for my own personal fitness, I think of our athletes who are also training for glory. That spurs me on to train even harder, although I certainly will not be competing.
So - for me, the coming 2012 London Olympics means a time to get behind our athletes, to promote a team spirit, and to hope that it remains a sport. I will be willing each and every athlete (even the sports that I have little interest in) to compete and just do their best. I am really excited, even now, about the coming Summer London Olympics even though I have to wait until 2012.
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