All the talk over the last couple of weeks has been of Dwain Chambers (amazingly, he's not going, which is the right decision - even if the ban may not have held up in court with better representation, according to the judge), human rights, internet access in China, pollution etc etc.

What we need now is for the sport to take over.  Britain has a good chance of taking a good number of golds and may even finish 4th in the medal table, if things go well (you heard it here first!).

It is going to be very tough for the athletes from Britain in Beijing though, not many are strong medal chances - although the UK target is for 5 medals.  The best chances will be Phillips Idowu, Kelly Sotherton, Christine Ohuruogu and Nicola Sanders.  I would assume the medal aim includes relays, so hopefully at least the mens 4x100 and womens 4x400 could stand a chance, with the latter being the more likely.

Why not enter our fantastic Beijing Fantasy League game for the British Athletes at www.momentumsports.co.uk/OgInfo.asp .  We have some great prizes and it'll be your chance to show your friends how much more you know about athletics than they do.