Australia didn’t succeed, but the men’s and women’s tournament in Paris were both outstanding.
They have, frankly, been an absolute revelation. Yes, I knew that this form of rugby could be entertaining. Yes, I knew that on a good day it could even be spectacular. But sporting theatre tolevel? I had no idea. Despite the disappointment of both our men’s and women’s teams coming fourth, just when higher honours were beckoning, the tournament itself was wonderful. The standard of play was off the charts.
The best rugby matches are celebrated for how much running with the ball there is. In sevens, there is pretty much nothing but running rugby. And yet there are still all kind of body types required, as strength and bulk are as valued as sheer speed. In the Olympic arena, it all comes together to take the breath away.
When they pull off the tricks it is spectacular, but the crashes are jarring – and all the more so because many of them are not wearing helmets.
Italian high jumper Gianmarco Tamberi lost his wedding ring in the Seine during the opening ceremony, after having lost so much weight in recent months to compete: Eurosport commentator Bob Ballard, commenting, as the Australian women’s 4x100 metre relay team lingered a little on the pool deck:
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