What would be the fun in that?

I'm glued to the Olympics and although I agree with you, I do so want Jamaica to do well in track and field. However, they have stiff competition to face both from the USA and Nigeria. Now, weren't you supposed to be unpacking? and yes, I am on the edge of my seat. I am also proud of the events that Team GB have won. Yes, I am supporting two countries and that in my book, that 8is allowed

Dawn, today has been the most successful day for the British Olympic team - ever. Yes, we expected Jess Ennis to get the gold in the Heptathlon, and Mo Farrah looked a good bet in the 10,000 metres, but it isn't over until it's over. They did the business, and then Greg Rutherford amazed everyone by nailing the Long Jump. In the rowing, we got an unexpected medal in the women's lightweight sculls. The girls only got together earlier this year, and nobody expected anything, yet they delivered gold. I'm not the world's biggest sports fan, but I've been glued to the Olympics, and what's kept me there is the unexpected boosts from the 'maybe men.'

You are right. I love the suspense. Knowing the winner would ruin that for me.

I believe that this is something that is true not only with a major event like the Olympics, but it is also true when it comes to the smallest sporting events, like my son's t-ball team. Last year they were the team that could not score, however, we had to go to all of the games because there was always that chance that they would win. It is the excitement of the fact that anything can happen when it comes to sports that makes them something that is worth watching.

Yep - so true! If the favorites always won - then forget even having Olympics - give them their gold medals and call it a day! Wrong season Olympic , but I think of figure skating (yah, what else, right?). I think of Oksana Baiul was literally a newcomer to the scene, and she beat out Nancy Kerrigan. And then Michelle Kwan who never got the gold - beat out by Tara Lipinski and Sarah Hughes (and Irina Slutskaya as Michelle came in after her). Which goes to show, you can have the goods, but it's about who is going to make best use of those goods when the time counts - that's who is going to win the gold!! There's NEVER a guarantee that a particular person or team is going to win . . . it's the ones who challenge the favorites and give them the run for their medal that makes it all exciting!!

It sure does seem like the Olympics doesn't have expected results too often. I think that this stems from the fact that the Summer games are only held once every 4 years. A lot changes in that time period. Older athletes retire, new ones burst onto the scene. The amount of difference that many years of training can make is enormous. It's little wonder that repeating at pretty much any event is so difficult: you're facing the greatest competitors at the sport.

I enjoy watching the games, not only due to everything you mention, the competition and excitement, but also due to the fact that certain sports normally have so little coverage - example archery, judo, diving etc at least where I live they rarely give if at all and the games are one of the few times to watch it. I think if the favourites win, it can also be exciting, like when they break the world record, or a record amount of medals, the excitement is still there. There is barely under a week to go to the end of the games, and then we have to wait 4 years for the next games. I try and enjoy it as much as I can.

I think that is the main reason why I love Sports to Movies. In movies, you know who will always win, except for a few movies here and there. But in sports, you never know what will happen. The favorites win more often that not, but then those nots are what make things that much more interesting and fun to watch. Cheers! ram

I am not a sports fan but I know people that are. Shall I ask them? Then it wouldn't be my reply but a distillation of the opinions of others. If I were a fan I'd not want to know who the winner is unless I was competing. That way I would know if it was worth participating. Who is Martha? Did you win the unpacking? Were you the favourite and did you get an Olympic medal? Why didn't you say that you are here I 'd have come over and bought you some pie and mash.

I love the Olympics! It is great seeing people compete from all over the world! I have loves seeing Michael Phelps win the most medals of any Olymician in history! I love seeing how his mom reacts to his racing and other Olympic parents! They are fun to watch! I will always cheer for the USA but there is alway drama in some competion! Like in gymnastic,swimming and track and field! I will never lose my interest in the games! There are alwyas going to be surprises!

I like all the water sports, table tennis, badminton, gymnastics, and tennis..I dont like sports where people get injured or likely to sustain major injuries like weight lifting and wrestling. I think water sports are a fun to watch..pleasing to eye..yes there is the win and lose concept. But think of it, how many medals we Indians win..lol. So it is more because we dont get to watch them as often than who is going to win. :)

I love to watch basketball games; from the Junior League games that my son is in all the way to NBA games. But watching the Men Basketball Olympic games have somewhat given me the feeling that you describe knowing that USA will be most likely to take the gold. How could anyone in the world beat a team consists of best NBA players?

Yeah, that would be boring. It's always nice that underdog could win, too, or how many things can happen. You know, this way you really can cheer for your country's contestants and really believe they have a chance and sit in front of the tv and mucnhing on popcorn and shout out loud.

I absolutely agree with your point of view. You have precisely highlighted the correct point. There would be no point of discussion and arguments if we always have a single winner. It is always the nail biting competitions that makes a tournament successful. We want a sports to be a winner rather than any individual. It is evident from the fact that equal appreciation is given to one who puts his best effort against whosoever he is playing against, no matter what both are ranked. Well done Good point of view, I have complete agreement.