Great Britain Set for Best Olympics Since 1908

Although always hoping for the best the British success at the Olympics has surprised fans, pundits and former athletes alike. The British team have gone out there and performed and picked up medals that were expected as well as medals that weren't. The amazing thing is the British team is third in the medal table and there is still six days of competition left. To finish where they are currently would be the perfect reward for the athletes and the ideal preparation for London 2012.

Winning medals in Sailing and Rowing was expected, but there have been a few oddballs. Gaining a Bronze medal in the Male Gymnastics was certainly one of them. Team GB was also tipped to do well in the Cycling, but the performances have been superb especially considering world records have been broken. The good news there is there are still medals up for grabs and the better news is Team GB is expected to win them. Now of course we move into the Athletics the target was four or five medals and if they could all be Gold that would be amazing. There have been some British athletes that have reached finals that weren't expected to so that could represent a bonus medal count beyond four or five. The disappointments have been few and far between with the most notable being Kelly Southerton and Paula Radcliffe.

The success should continue with a guaranteed Bronze medal in the Boxing. There is also expected to be Gold in the Laser Sailing. Not to mention medals on the track and a good chance of three medals in the Cycling. All that success is expected in the next day or so. If Britain can keep picking up medals and they do stay third it would be fantastic and their best performance at an Olympic games since 1908. Of course in 1908 the Olympics were in London, so the performance of Team GB may get even better in four years time. This is an exciting time for British sport and we can prepare for the London games as one of the favourites. Congratulations to all the British athletes who have won medals and good luck to those still competing. The good news is most the athletes are expected to compete in London, so another strong Olympic performance beckons. Of course there is also the possibility of new talent to emerge.