The 2008 Olympic games are underway. The games were officially opened by Chinese President Hu Jintao in a marathon 4 hour opening ceremony overnight that culminated in triple gold-medal winning gymnast Li Ning lighting the Olympic Cauldron in spectacular fashion. Li was propelled by a harness around the top of the Birdsnest Olympic stadium before lightning the flame that will burn over the next two weeks of competition.
The Australian team, with James Tomkins carrying the flag, was third-last of the 204 competing nations to enter the stadium in an endless parade of athletes and officials. As usual, their outfits left a lot to be desired compared to the far more understated and professional looking styles of some of the other competing nations.
Competition kicks off to day with the main feature the Men's Road Race. Australia is well represented by Tour de France heroes Cadel Evans, Simon Gerrans, Stuart O'Grady as well as Michael Rogers and national champion Matthew Lloyd. My tip however is Luxembourg's Andy Schleck. He seemed to be crusing in the last week of the Tour this year and if he has maintained his form he will be hard to beat.
Enjoy the two weeks of competition!!!
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