As the countdown to
the London Olympics reaches 100 days to go, the world is preparing for the best
Olympic spectacle since Sydney 2000. At the unveiling of the slogan for the
games, “Inspire the world”, athletes undergo their final preparations as organisers
apply the finishing touches to event locations across the country. Australia’s
leading International Olympic Committee member believes that “the quality of
the preparation, the commitment and the professionalism has been outstanding”.
On the same day of the unveiling of the slogan, 20000 flowers were planted in
the shape of the Olympic rings that can reportedly seen when flying in and out
of Heathrow Airport. 
But its not just about
the preparation, after all the Olympics is about the athletes battling it out
for the pride of their respective countries, and the 2012 London Olympics
promises some titanic battles. On the track, Usain Bolt hopes to ‘amaze’ the
world by running 9.4 seconds for the 100m event, while Australia’s Sally
Pearson hopes to continue her dominance in the women’s hurdles. In the pool,
Australia’s James “the missile” Magnussen prepares to face the force that is
Michael Phelps while Eric “Eric the Eel” Moussambani returns to the Olympics as
the coach of the Equatorial Guinea Swim team after his famous swim at the 2000
Sydney Olympics. And, finally, can the Australian men’s hockey team bring home
their 8th Gold Medal since 1956. 
As London prepares to be
host to the world in July, many people are excitedly anticipating the opening ceremony
that always promises to be a spectacle. Each host nation adds some flavour from
their own culture as they welcome countries from the world. It has been
rumoured that the RAF will fly in full battle formation around the UK to herald
the game and officially begin the games of 2012.
All I have to say is,
Go Australia!
Hoo Roo
Stewy
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