OLYMPIC SPECIAL 3
THE first week of the Olympics has been like that famous 1960s Western starring Clint Eastwood and Lee van Cleef - we've seen a lot of the good, a bit of the bad and a bit of the ugly side of the world's biggest sporting event. In that sense, yes, it has gone much to form - most Olympics I have witnessed over the years have gone off to much the same script.
My main relief is that we have not had to watch in horror as some terrorist cell have wrecked the Games. There was a general fear that could happen in the first week, but it seems as if the balls-up by security firm GS4 has resulted in an unexpected happy spin-off - for the Army were brought in to beef up security and have been doing a great job.
I have been staying in Earls Court during the Games and what has struck me is the fantastic feelgood factor that has dominated. The volleyball has been taking place at the exhibition centre and the visitors - many of them from abroad - have been laughing and really enjoying themselves.
Around 15,000 crammed into Earls Court on Saturday and then on Sunday and what was also noticeable was the excellent rapport between the stewards and guides and the crowds walking down Penywern Road to the venue.
All those stewards and guides - many of them volunteers - deserve a real round of applause. They have welcomed the visitors with open arms and been helpful and polite. They have been a credit to the nation and have played a truly major role in ensuring these Games are a success.
Well done, all of you - you deserve a medal too...
FRANK WORRALL
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