Amazing, The bid team really deserved the result with most being top athletes and sporstman that canvassed the vote. This will really focus a lot of activity for a fantastic event....Ian
<sarcastic mode on> Surely it was the mere presence of David Beckham and Posh in Singapore that swung it? <sarcastic mode off>
Seriously, I agree that the bid team are to be congratulated on this fine result for London and the UK. Much as I hate to admit it I even Blair deserves some kudos from the comments I have heard on various news programmes where IOC members commented on the comittment and sheer persuasiveness (sp?) of the P.M.
Lets hope he can use some of this skill to influence the gathering in Gleneagles to do the right thing. Idealistic I know - be but one can only hope...