What did the Olympics do for you?
August 13, 2012
Well, it’s all over. The not-so-fat lady sang, the young dudes sang, the old guys sang – 80,000 people in the stadium sang and millions more watching on TV joined in. The Closing Ceremony of London 2012 has come and gone and what on earth do we do now?
So much has been said and written about the incredible success of these Games that I can’t really add any more. For 17 days, I’ve been entertained, thrilled and moved by the skills and dedication of athletes from all over the world, and the Herculean efforts of all those people who made the Games such a phenonemon.
Happy at the canoe slalom after Team GB won gold and silver
We were lucky enough to be at Lee Valley Whitewater Centre to see GB men’s canoe doubles take Gold and Silver in the canoe slalom and I also visited the wonderful Olympic Park to watch the hockey. I’ll never forget either experience.
Stott and Ballie's winning run at Lee Valley
I’ve felt energized and inspired by the Games, and far from it being a distraction (well, almost…) I’ve actually felt a boost to my creativity and have got on really well with my June 2013 release for Piatkus and also started something new and exciting. Just a fledgling project at the moment but we’ll see. 🙂
My highlight? How can you choose one? But Andy Murray winning gold in the tennis is right up there- read my previous post about Wimbledon to see why.
The amazing velodrome at Olympic Park
I was so sad to see the flame extinguised but there are still things to look forward to. The cover of Miranda’s Mount for one (any day now. :)), the release of Miranda’s Mount on October 4th, finishing my next book and starting a new one.
If you’ve been inspired by the Olympics, I’d love to know about it. Anyone for handball or 10m diving?
Posted by Phillipa @ 1:14 pm | Leave a Comment
Cara Cooper Says:
I was really touched by the Ugandan medal winner. When I was a teenager all we heard about Uganda was sad and he looked so elated. Also, I’ve been struck by how nice so many of the athletes are and gracious. Mo Farah is a wonderfully modest guy considering the amazing things he’s achieved.
Phillipa Says:
Hi Cara – I didn’t see that ceremony but I was really moved when Felix Sanchez wept on the podium, I loved the way the crowd gave him a huge round of applause. And I agree totally: Mo is a true gent. 🙂