It's day 5 of the Masters Games and the smell of linament is getting stronger. The best part of the games is actually the inspiring older athletes who are showing that an active life can be sustained until the latter years - just at a whole different level. The poster athlete so far seems to be a 100 year old in the track and field: she has set several records including in the shot put. She is the only athlete in most of her events but I'd guess she'd take out any other competitors anyway.
In a city of so many millions it's a pretty special experience to see so many athletes around town proudly sporting the games ID cards and slightly tacky backpacks. Even at the Sydney opera on Monday night you could spot them despite the gussied up clothes and performance lighting.
My record at the games is now 3 wins and 2 losses with 1 match to go. I seem to be sitting in 3rd place now which suits me fine. Brian MacLean from the Evergreen Club hasn't dropped a match yet and I am thinking he might take it all if he wins his match on Thursday.
Tommorrow is the final day for singles play with the medal ceremonies and harbour cruise sheduled for the evening. It's been a lot of fun so far with really good spirited squash -the next games are set for Turin, Italy in 4 years. Lots of folks here are thinking about going.
Source: Bruce Madu
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