In reply to TobyA:
> (In reply to Robert Durran) Well said that man! You really did get out of bed on the right side today!
That might be because I had a fantastic time in Skye last weekend and am off there again tomorrow!
Actually, I've been thinking about what a star Coe is. His 800m world record was one of the truly great enduring records, his rivalry with Ovett entertained and inspired a generation, and, best of all, his victory in the 1984 Olympic 1500m final against Ovett and the odds after blowing his stronger event, the 800m, must be one of the all time great Olympic moments - the iconic photograph of him crossing the line, the agony and ecstasy on his face more or less defining the Olympic ideal, is for me one of the most memorable images of the twentieth century. Now, not least thanks to Coe, there will surely be some comparably brilliant moments in London.
I can't wait for the Olympics (oh well, actually I'll be in Lofoten for the duration.....never mind.....)