Views on the olympic games

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It used to be the marathon that was the heartbeat of the Olympic movement. These days, to British eyes at least, it has become the triathlon that first stirs the blood and has a nation setting its alarm clocks. As in , the implications and potential of such displays of national team spirit, an all-inclusive and joyful patriotism, have not always found favour in predictable quarters.

The ludicrous Sir Digby Jones felt his experience was spoiled by the proud Tower Hamlets consonants of Alex Scott , eloquently anchoring the BBC coverage alongside Clare Balding, and keeping up a winning smile for a fortnight.

His criticism not only exposed the limitations of his empathy but a misunderstanding of the fact that authentic glory is only ever about sacrifice. Show detailed source information? Register for free Already a member? Log in. More information. Supplementary notes. Other statistics on the topic.

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