With Nick's dad in Auckland airport. Many proud kiwis congratulating him. Met my wife & boys in obvious interest at St Marks School in games 5 minutes ago from web
Left Beijing in pouring rain. Glad not to have been knocked over crossing the road which is a major achievment over the course of a week. 10 minutes ago from web
They talk about electric atmospheres but that was GAS! Bolt breaks one of the best records on the books. We sing happy birthday he is 22 tom 02:35 AM August 21, 2008 from txt
Nick smiles & steps onto the podium as the kiwi flag flies in the birds nest for the second time in 3 days, Now we all wait to see a BOLT 01:24 AM August 21, 2008 from txt
Medal table just come up on screen with GB 3rd & NZ 14th with 3 golds! - guessing 3rd is board sail but when you are here you dont get news 12:36 AM August 21, 2008 from txt
In the birds nest for the last time. Right behind the cage for the womens hammer. Not the kind you get in mitre 10 - wonder how this started 11:12 PM August 20, 2008 from txt
In the official merchandise store - so many things so little choice. Off to see some terracotta warriors who are browning olympic green. 08:44 PM August 20, 2008 from txt
Hot & hazy morning at the hockey- floodlights on. Party atmosphere around the ground as we get ready for esp v usa. Shame we're not in semis 02:56 PM August 20, 2008 from txt
Nick looked done in on his lap of honour. He gave it his all. His father was smiling as he went for the line. Bet his dad was pleased too 01:48 PM August 20, 2008 from txt
Alison Shanks stands on the seat next to me as we celebrate Nicks brilliant bronze - until security tell us to get down! What a night! 04:08 AM August 20, 2008 from txt
GB win a fantastic 400. The atmosphere is amazing. The stage is set for the final event of the night. Come on Nick run like never before 02:24 AM August 20, 2008 from txt
So close to the start for the 110 hurdles if I sneeze I could cause a false start or a minor diplomatic incident. Acceleration is awesome! 12:38 AM August 20, 2008 from txt
In row 2 in birds nest about 2 metres from lane 9 starting block, can see the olympic flame overhead - fantastic seats tonight - stoked ! 11:08 PM August 19, 2008 from txt
Chinese set us an initiative test to get back from the triathalon involving 3 buses, 1/2 GB badminton team & a bit of walking. We failed. 08:59 PM August 19, 2008 from web
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