I am speechless and excited right now. I still think it would be fantastic for London but it’s also brilliant for the rest of the UK. The bid team did a brilliant job. Seb Coe‘s made himself a hero for a second time. Roll on 2012.
But this is going to encourage a lot of whinging, I know it is. Yes, people are going to whinge, we’re British, and we love whinging. Yes, some people may not think this is a worthwhile thing. But I disagree. It’s a great thing.
Elsewhere: Anna celebrates too
and in pictures … elsewhere: Awarded to the city of …
On this day…
- 2005: 12:46
- 2005: Preliminary Vote
- 2005: What Have You Done Today?
- 2005: The G8 Summitt
- 2004: The Day F1 Came To London
- 2004: Formula One Comes To Regent Street
- 2002: Beer