Goldie Sayers, UK javelin athlete 

My time in Macao was very well spent. I did a few PBs in training (sprinting and lifting) so now I am in the best physical and technical shape of my life.

Unfortunately I picked up a tummy bug on Wednesday, but with the help of the doctors, nutritionists and a few antibiotics I have managed to get over it pretty quickly.

I arrived in the Olympic village on Friday night. I am sharing a room with Liz Yelling so watching her marathon was hard, especially with her fall. She looked absolutely fantastic up until that point. I think she did remarkably well to finish the race. The Great Britain team is creeping up the medals table so the momentum is building toward an epic finish and a fantastic atmosphere.The athletics has finally started and the stadium is amazing. It is actually more spectacular than it looks on the TV.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/olympics/2008/08/raring_to_throw_the_javelin_af.html

(China Daily 08/20/2008 page27)