I just wanted to thank you all ever so much for all of the support and good wishes - my daughter Lisa went into the Beijing 2008 Olympics with an aim of getting to the final of the 1,500m and she did it.
One very proud dad!
Mike, Team Stadium, 28 Aug 2008
It would have been so good for her to come away with a medal, but what will be will be, she has done herself proud and will pick herself up and hopefully come through for the World Championships next year, the Commonwealth Games the year after, then London 2012.
Lisa at the Beijing 2008 Games:
Fourth is always the hardest position to finish in, but I am confident this will make her more determined and hungry for more.
I am glad to be part of the team which is building the London 2012 Olympic Stadium that will host the Athletics, and I can hopefully watch my daughter collect her medal at home in 2012.
Thanks again
One very proud dad!
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Comments for this post:
28 Aug 2008, 06:46PM, 2012GOLDENGIRL said:
You should be very proud, i watchd that race and she did brilliantly! It would have been wonderful is she came home with a medal like you said, but she did well jsut to get into the final, and even the olympics!
29 Aug 2008, 11:02AM, Alex said:
Congratulations are due to Lisa and to all the atheletes who competed for Team GB, medal winners or not
29 Aug 2008, 03:17PM, kingboy said:
Heroine without medal,we Chinese also clap for her.Clearly we can see ,she was enjoying the game.Wishing her good luck next time!
29 Aug 2008, 07:15PM, ANDY72 said:
You should be so proud of Lisa. She looked great in qualifying for the the final and i was certain she was going to get a medal. Was a real shame to come 4th but Lisa did brilliantly just to reach the final. I,m sure she will achieve a lot with her running over the next few years. She was so cheerful after the race too which was amazing and a credit to her. Surely a medal in 2012, and hopefully a few before then! Good luck Lisa.
30 Aug 2008, 10:23AM, said:
congratulations to you both,as other people said you really should be proud about your daughter.