Ferocious
05-27-2004, 11:03 AM
What is everyone most looking forward to throughout the Olympics this year?
I'll be mainly watching the Track and Field Athletics as I used to compete in the sport for a few local clubs, and I even came 3rd in the English Schools U17 400m with a time of 48.2.
Mens Decathlon
Can't wait to see if Dean Macey competes. The guy was nobody going into the Sydney Olympics. but he came out with a medal and was a minor national hero. I hope he can repeat his performance this time out if not better it.
Mens 100m
For the first time in a long time this event is Wide open I can see at least 12 guys who are capable of winning it this year. Ato Boldon has been on great form of late, as have Tim Montgomery, Jason Gardener, Maurice Greene, Obadele Thompson and the likes. I just hope that the new 'One false start is a yellow flag for everyone' rule, dosen't come into play to much
Mens Triple Jump
With Jonothan Edwards retired now this is wide open. A top tip if your a betting Man/Woman is Christian Olsson of Sweden.
Mens Long Jump
Watch out for my next door neighbour Chris Tomlinson, Not a chance of winning unfortunately. but definately an outside pick for the final.
Womens Middle Distance Events.
Maria Mutola vs Kelly Holmes vs Gabriela Zsabo vs Stefanie Graff all will win at least one medal, maybe more depending on wether they opt for the 800m or the 1500m
Marion Jones
I hear Marion is on good form so far this year, and I'm interested to see how many events she will decide to do, as she burnt herself out last time around.
I'll be mainly watching the Track and Field Athletics as I used to compete in the sport for a few local clubs, and I even came 3rd in the English Schools U17 400m with a time of 48.2.
Mens Decathlon
Can't wait to see if Dean Macey competes. The guy was nobody going into the Sydney Olympics. but he came out with a medal and was a minor national hero. I hope he can repeat his performance this time out if not better it.
Mens 100m
For the first time in a long time this event is Wide open I can see at least 12 guys who are capable of winning it this year. Ato Boldon has been on great form of late, as have Tim Montgomery, Jason Gardener, Maurice Greene, Obadele Thompson and the likes. I just hope that the new 'One false start is a yellow flag for everyone' rule, dosen't come into play to much
Mens Triple Jump
With Jonothan Edwards retired now this is wide open. A top tip if your a betting Man/Woman is Christian Olsson of Sweden.
Mens Long Jump
Watch out for my next door neighbour Chris Tomlinson, Not a chance of winning unfortunately. but definately an outside pick for the final.
Womens Middle Distance Events.
Maria Mutola vs Kelly Holmes vs Gabriela Zsabo vs Stefanie Graff all will win at least one medal, maybe more depending on wether they opt for the 800m or the 1500m
Marion Jones
I hear Marion is on good form so far this year, and I'm interested to see how many events she will decide to do, as she burnt herself out last time around.