Losing is the new winning...

[Lie-in King]

http://uk.eurosport.y...ricans-044151526.html

This is all very well, but the Wall Street Journal fails to mention that some of these "medallists" have achieved times & performances of distinction, perhaps best demonstrated by the result of the 800m final -

http://en.wikipedia.o...%27s_800_metres#Final

Osagie's time would have won gold at the last three Olympic Games, while it also puts him fourth on the British all-time list behind Seb Coe, Steve Cram and Peter Elliott.

Yes, I know it's a light-hearted article but felt it worthwhile to show that it's possible to win when you lose. :-))

[jno]

The editor of the WSJ is an Australian, so no bias there.

(In fairness, I believe Australia has now overtaken Yorkshire in the gold medal list.)

[chrishamee]

Thank you Lie in King