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There is a big Black Russian cloud hanging over the games and while it will not stop us watching the drama unfold, it will leave a very bitter taste in lots of people’s mouths when Russian athletes pick up medals, which is inevitable. I feel for those clean Russian athletes, they have been let down by the establishment and it is not their fault, however you cannot help scepticism and Rio will be full of it when Russians excel at the games.
Perhaps the neutral will be hoping a star like Neymar can inspire the Brazilian football team to the glory of a gold medal. The Brazilians have some hopefuls, but none other than the poster boy who pulled out of the Copa America, but was certain that the Olympics were for him.
If we were able to get over the fact that Russia has caused a stir, then we would also have to get over the fact that athletes have withdrawn from the games due to the Zika virus. Basketball star Stephen Curry, world number 1 golfer Jason Day and British number 1 golfer Rory Mcilroy have all pulled out just to name three, however there were threats of stars like Greg Rutherford and Jessica Ennis Hill pulling out also. Most stars will be there, and both Zika and Russian athletes will be far from the mind of a Usain Bolt as he attempts to make history. However, the people and the spectators are what drive the feel of an Olympics. London was ready, the people were ready and Team GB united a nation. As we saw with the World Cup Brazil as a nation were not ready for a tournament on the big stage, riots dominated the headlines and poor working conditions resulted in many deaths throughout the build up to the tournament. This time an epidemic has struck the country
Once the opening ceremony is over though, the usual thrills and spills of the swimming will no doubt grip us again and then the British cycling gods will take over, they rarely disappoint with the medal haul. However, you feel that the pressure is once again on the main man to light up Rio! Usian Bolt has been the reason we remember Beijing for “that” World Record 9:69 while at a canter and then he rocked London when he beat the fastest field ever to compete in a 100m final. He was under threat then from Yohan Blake, however this time, is he the favourite?! Form and logic would have to put Gatlin as favourite to claim gold, but I have been guilty of doubting the greatest sprinter of all time before and he has always shut me up. Can he do it again after an injury plagued season and after Gatlin has once again performed to super human standards this season, I am not sure, Rio could be the time when he is dethroned. I certainly hope Rio can create the buzz it should, not only in this country, but the host country itself needs something to cheer about!
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