I’ve met Sue on several occasions and she is unquestionably the greatest sports leader of her age … and a truly inspirational speaker. Would she could get her hands on the Premier League and men’s football across the game too!
On home crowds …. those here at Alexander Stadium for The Games have lifted every session. Enthusiastic and supportive of every athlete. The atmosphere has been fantastic.
… and a last word on crowds …. having had the privilege of being Competition Director for Athletics in 2012, I’m often asked what my greatest moment was during the Olympics. I’m torn between a young woman from Sheffield, who I nurtured through her schooldays, crossing the line as Olympic Champion in the Heptathlon …. and a sixty-thousand crowd, to a man, booing George Osborne when he made a presentation! (Though on reflection that might have been at the BUCS Championships test event where every Cabinet minister was trotted out.)
Great to hear from you Malcolm! Let’s hope the ‘big eventers’ come back to Alexander Stadium for future Diamond League meets and champs. As to Osborne, it was during the Paralympics in 2012 when he handed out medals. I was standing watching alongside one of the chancellor’s ministerial colleagues who laughed out loud…
Thought provoking, as ever, Ed.
I’ve met Sue on several occasions and she is unquestionably the greatest sports leader of her age … and a truly inspirational speaker. Would she could get her hands on the Premier League and men’s football across the game too!
On home crowds …. those here at Alexander Stadium for The Games have lifted every session. Enthusiastic and supportive of every athlete. The atmosphere has been fantastic.
… and a last word on crowds …. having had the privilege of being Competition Director for Athletics in 2012, I’m often asked what my greatest moment was during the Olympics. I’m torn between a young woman from Sheffield, who I nurtured through her schooldays, crossing the line as Olympic Champion in the Heptathlon …. and a sixty-thousand crowd, to a man, booing George Osborne when he made a presentation! (Though on reflection that might have been at the BUCS Championships test event where every Cabinet minister was trotted out.)
Great to hear from you Malcolm! Let’s hope the ‘big eventers’ come back to Alexander Stadium for future Diamond League meets and champs. As to Osborne, it was during the Paralympics in 2012 when he handed out medals. I was standing watching alongside one of the chancellor’s ministerial colleagues who laughed out loud…
Ah! Paralympics of course!