Olympic Twitter Archive 2

On bus with Jason & Yuge. Jason got his love of sport at Well Coll & is still wearing his shorts. They reckon the rowers all did great. 11:02 PM August 16, 2008 from txt

Its the twins winning gold in a photo finish! Shouts of Kiwi Kiwi echo round the lake. Suddenly saturday is looking super again! Great stuff 09:05 PM August 16, 2008 from txt

Mahe is back on his feet for the medal ceremony. The NZ flag flies. Not what he hoped for but still an inspirational kiwi & a great guy! 08:29 PM August 16, 2008 from txt

Brave effort Mahe-you did us proud that took guts. The norwegian coach threw his bike in the lake when their guy won. Mahe looks in trouble 08:07 PM August 16, 2008 from txt

Uru & Taylor win the B final in style but it wasn 't the race they wanted to be in & these are not the races we are really here to see 06:49 PM August 16, 2008 from txt

Jamie from Wellington has his fingers crossed. He and girlfriend won a trip here by acting out a great NZ olympic moment. Hope he sees some 06:11 PM August 16, 2008 from txt

We were the first into stand 102. Once again opposite VIPs so good chance of spotting GovG! Can see the mountains clearly. The stage is set 04:41 PM August 16, 2008 from txt

Standing waiting to get into Shunyi. Gates slow to open. Feel like I am being barbecued.Wondering if the all black top was such a good idea 04:08 PM August 16, 2008 from txt

Blue skies over Beijing for super saturday. There WILL be kiwi medals today. But we want some gold. A nation holds its breath. Come on! 03:23 PM August 16, 2008 from txt

Met GB Chris Hoy's family celebrating his cycling gold & got to touch Jamie Staff 's gold medal too. Fantastic! 02:30 PM August 16, 2008 from txt

Britain win gold. This is the best velodrome I've been to. Actually its the only one I've been to. I would come back though cycling rocks! 11:28 PM August 15, 2008 from txt

There might be 9 million bicycles in Beijing but for the next 45 seconds it is 6 bikes &riders who will decide who wins gold & who silver 11:09 PM August 15, 2008 from txt

Bradley Wiggins sets a new olympic record & its GB 1 and NZ 2 in qualifying. Great stuff & a final to look forward to. 10:15 PM August 15, 2008 from txt

The governor general is here as well - he may be following me! Roulston is looking good. Anyand smiles. Lots of other kiwis cheer wildly. 10:06 PM August 15, 2008 from txt

There is a man in the velodrome firing a pistol. But it appears to be part of the individual pursuit! Good atmosphere & great fun. 09:26 PM August 15, 2008 from txt

Fantastic seats in row 2 in the velodrome. Can almost touch the cyclists as they thunder past. China v Japan crowd go crazy 08:43 PM August 15, 2008 from txt

People cycle here with umbrellas up. Yesterday for the rain, today for the sun. I can't see it catching in on in Wellington! It is very hot. 05:43 PM August 15, 2008 from web

Birds Nest & Water Cube look great. Sunshine today. Fans wearing logos & flags mix with locals in a collage of colour. Off to the velodrome. 04:12 PM August 15, 2008 from web

The girls run round having lost a close match. Some are in tears. In the stand families & friends share the loss. Knowing how much they gave 02:40 AM August 15, 2008 from txt

The blacksticks score and the governor general in the stand opposite goes ballistic! But seconds later GB equalise. Lots of chanting "kiwi" 01:35 AM August 15, 2008 from txt