Before the games, anyone seeing the 103 medal
target for Team GB would be allowed to think that was a tad
optimistic. Although just 5 days into the Paralympics and this target is definitely
in real danger of not only being achieved, but even bettered.
The power of home advantage has never been so evident, with
records being smashed, stadiums sold out and beaming smiles everywhere this again
turning into a truly unforgettable few weeks for Britain as a whole.
The Team GB athletes recently won seven gold’s [“The
Magnificent seven”] on what some are calling “Superb
Sunday”. One of these gold’s was a truly sensational victory for
wheelchair racer David Weir who lit up the Olympic Stadium with a dramatic last
gasp win in the 5,000 meter race. Which was every bit as eventful as Mo Farah's
win over the same distance.
The first few days were challenging for Team GB as they were
battling for second spot with a resurgent Australia, with tougher competition they’ve
done brilliantly to come out on top. An example in the raise in standards came
last night when we saw Oscar Pistorius beaten in the 200m, which was a
complete and utter shock. This acts as a fantastic statement of how much
Paralympic sport has improved.
The Paralympians are a credit to themselves and their
country so let’s all get behind the team for remaining days!
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