Olympic fever

Lauren Thompson

The build up to summer 2008 has been lead by the gloom and doom stories highlighted in Rachel's blog such as gas rises, electric charges, rain fall levels and most importantly petrol price rises.

Now apart from the latter (which affects me greatly) I do tend to be rather single-minded in terms of my focus on all things equestrian and whilst I do listen to the persistent moaning of those within earshot I have to admit it doesn't feature much in the wonderful world of "face-book".

However, as this "summer" has come and nearly gone, (not memorable for gorgeous weather, hosepipe bans or barbecues) I have been totally gob-smacked by how the Olympics have altered the mood of my friends and family.

The fascinating sight of the older generation (sorry Dad) screaming at the TV as Louis Smith swings himself around a stuffed horse that frankly doesn't look anything like a horse, is something to behold.

Overheard hard luck stories about the heartbreak of Beth Tweddle and how the French team just nabbed the bronze in the women's archery are swiftly overshadowed by the one-two position for "us" in that bike race.

From athletics to wrestling with in-between sports such as BMX'ing, canoeing, diving, sailing etc…the most valued and prized asset is "someone from Britain", the more local the better and the opportunity to scream our support and admiration.

The often used quote of "sport lifting the nation" was never more true than the summer of 2008 through the fantastic achievements of Team GB. Well done to them all.

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