Hats off to Michael Phelps!

The Olympics 2012 has been brilliant so far. 


Let's take our hats off to Michael Phelps. He is a wonderful swimmer, and a very gracious sport. Not only has he embodied the true spirit of the Olympics, he has delighted crowds with his brilliance, which will rub off on future international swimmers. 


Hopefully, we will see more of his kind. USA should be credited for its excellent training programmes. They produce some wonderful athletes. Phelps has made television worth watching again. He has created an era where it is not necessary to support athletes representing your own country. 


We should be and we are in a position to support who we like. Sport offers us the opportunity to marvel at individuals such as Phelps. He is evidence that years of training do pay off. 


So, if you saw him live, then you were very lucky. You were in the presence of a grand master of the swimming pool. Just remember, moments like these are a real day to treasure.