Comments on: Podcast 80 – Australia and the Summer Olympics

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 22:36:56 +0000

In reply to Dietmar.

Hi Dietmar,
Many thanks for your comment. Yes, the Olympics are very topical at the moment, with the Tokyo games underway. I agree that these Tokyo games have been unique and very successful. At a time of a global pandemic, it has been a welcome distraction to focus on something other than Covid-19. I also agree that a lack of spectators must be a disappointment to the athletes who have worked so hard to get there. Even so, it seems these games have been a great success. I have enjoyed watching many of the sports on television. The games in Munich were indeed very memorable, not only for the terrible terror attack, but also for the way in which the games continued after this attack, which was a great credit to the German people who were determined to carry on in true Olympic spirit. I have visited the Olympic games site in Munich and I found it very interesting.
Despite all its problems, I think the Olympics is a worthwhile activity for the athletes. I agree with you that the games must go on. Australia will, once again in 2032, host an Olympics and I hope I will be around to see it.
Einen schönen Tag noch.
Rob

By: Dietmar

Dietmar — Sat, 07 Aug 2021 14:40:43 +0000

Hallo Rob,
thank you for your podcast Nr. 8o, which is now exactly 5 years old. When I looked at the list of all your podcasts, i found it quite intersting, also because of the actual games in Tokio, which are ending now. The Games in Tokio are very special, because they have no audience. I`m sorry for the athletes. They can`t feel the special atmosphere of Olympic Games. For me these games are also special because of the climate there.

When I heared your podcast, I could remember the story of Cathy Freeman. It really was such an amazing run in a special situation for the australian people.

I remember of the games in Munich in the year 1972 in Munich with this cruel terror attack. This now is 49 years ago. Sports and the Olympic Games have changed in these years. It has become much more commercial. The roll of the IOC is, for my opinion, rather bad. And of course the medial attention now is very high. And today we have the problems with doping. But nevertheless: The Games must go on.

Have a good time!

Best wishes
Dietmar

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Thu, 10 May 2018 00:45:12 +0000

In reply to Francesco.

Hi Francesco,

Ah yes, I had forgotten about that. I can remember hearing about it on the news. Oh, well, I’m sure they will be there at the following World Cup.

Say hello to your friend.
Cheers,
Rob

By: Francesco

Francesco — Wed, 09 May 2018 15:13:24 +0000

In reply to Rob McCormack. It was a disappointment don't pass qualification for the World Cup. I wish you to win next World Cup with Australian Team. Hi Rob! Hello from my girlfirend, too.

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Wed, 09 May 2018 01:59:53 +0000

In reply to Francesco.

Hi Francesco,

Thanks for your comment. It’s great that you are passionate for sport. So are most Australians! We love the soccer too. Italy is one of the best soccer teams in the world. I hope they do well at the next World Cup.

Cheers from Melbourne.
Rob

By: Francesco

Francesco — Tue, 08 May 2018 11:45:17 +0000

Hi Rob.
It’s a nice podcast. It was fantastic to see the olympics games live. I’m passionate of the sport. My favourite sport is the soccer. In fact I’m italian.

By: Rob McCormack

Rob McCormack — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 06:40:20 +0000

In reply to Raymond Herd. Hi Raymond. Thanks for your comment. Yes, Cathy's run was just magic. Her performance under the most incredible pressure is something I admire greatly. Cheers, Rob

By: Raymond Herd

Raymond Herd — Sun, 07 Aug 2016 06:37:07 +0000

Great article Rob! I particularly liked the video of Kathy winning the 400 meters. That was a nice touch which brought back many great memories. Thanks for sharing.