The Olympics - London 2012

The Olympics and Paralympics in London were amazing!

I’ve enjoyed watching all the sports, my favourite being the Athletics! There were so many phenomenal performances and inspirational results, especially Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah, Usain Bolt, Chris Hoy, Bradley Wiggins, Louis Smith, Beth Tweddle, Katherine Grainger and Anna Watkins, Jonnie Peacock, David Weir and too many others to mention! Well done Team GB.

Fortunately, I was one of the lucky ones in successfully getting tickets to watch the Games. We went to see an afternoon of Artistic Gymnastics: Men’s Rings, Women’s Uneven Bars and Men’s Vault.  

It was fantastic! The first competition to take place - the rings – the strength these guys have is just unbelievable. It was a surprise win for the Brazilian gymnast Arthur Nabarrete Zanetti, who took the title from the favourite, Chinese gymnast Yibing Chen. A Brazilian strong crowd almost lifted the roof of the stadium off!!

Yibing Chen on the Rings

The Men's Rings Medal Ceremony

Next it was time for the British supporters to make some noise as Beth Tweddle entered the arena and they did! 

Beth Tweddle being introduced to the crowd

We had a great view of the uneven bars and spotted Beth warming during the other gymnast’s routines. 

Beth Tweddle warming up

Beth did a fantastic routine as the crowd oohed and ahhed throughout (see pictures below). 

Tweddle won bronze and we got to share in the proud moment as she stood on the podium to accept her medal.

Beth Tweddle Bronze medal winner

Women's Rings Medal Ceremony

Following this excitement we saw another British gymnast – Kristian Thomas – in action in the men’s vault. It was a brilliant start to his competition with a score of 16.366 for his 1^st round vault, however he was unable to land his 2^nd round vault cleanly and finished in 8^th place. The competition was won by Korean gymnast – Seon Hak Yang.

Kristian Thomas getting ready to vault

Great day at the Olympics! Just wish we could’ve seen some more!!