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Dramatic athletics - but Britain beware 10:40am on 24 Aug 2008 Terrific article Steve, but as an Aussie and an educator of primary students could I also suggest the way for long term success is not only structural (and of course monetary) foundation, but “fair dinkum” government support for school children in all physical activity. There is no question that the UK has its share of track and field superstars, but imagine the impact on the landscape if more children had a greater access to PE and sports, particularly via schools? As an Australian reflecting on our own limitations it does get disheartening when you see so many children NOT being exposed to wider sports, and talented children disadvantaged at not being able to go to the next stage because of distance, money, bad coaching etc. It would be really great if we could say “Now look at how the Poms are getting behind sport by supporting the grass roots of physical activity!” I’m confident that the UK will rise to the occasion, however, and I am looking forward to seeing, for myself in2012 in the city of London, a great athletics show.

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