PATRICK COLLINS: At 29 minutes past eight, the Olympic Stadium announcer delivered his party piece. ‘Heat Two of the men’s 100 metres,’ he began. He moved from lane to lane, identifying the British athletes: ‘Andrew Robertson … Richard Kilty … CJ Ujah …’ Then he paused for dramatic effect, before beginning: ‘With eight world titles, six Olympic gold medals…’ A glorious clamour devoured the rest of his message. ...read
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PATRICK COLLINS: At the final whistle, a gentleman behind the press box cursed loudly and luridly. The small boy alongside him tugged at the sleeve of his overcoat: ‘Can we go home now, Dad? Can we, Dad? Pleeeese!’ And as we sat in the freezing dusk of London SE7, struggling to take in a terrible football match, all our sympathy went out to the child. ...read
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