I love athletics; there is something about the idea that it's just one human being pitted against other human beings, no safety net, no props or aids (well not many) and just muscle power, skill and strength of will to determine the outcome. My son and I watched the World Championships on TV last night and what a treat it was, not only were the broadcasts in glorious HD we got to see Jessica Ennis win the Heptathlon gold with a spirited 800m run, and the superb Usain Bolt smash the 100 meters record. I really like the idea of athletes as role models; they always appear much nobler than their (all too often) cynical, tribal and violent colleagues in Football and Rugby.
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