From 20th to final

Four S'porean sailors have ensured that Singapore will sail (in at least one category) at the Olympics!! Woo... woo... claps... whistles...

pic from CNA

Apparently, the guys have done well enough to be assured of an overall position of nothing worse than 20th in this World Championship they are competing in. So, let's say they finish 20th. What are their chances at the Olympics?

Well, they can look to Marion Bartoli for inspiration. Ranked 20th in the world, she beat Ms Impossible-is-nothing world #1 Justine in the semis for a place in the Wimbledon final. As she (Marion, i.e.) was inspired by Pierce Brosnan rooting for her from the stands (after which she got the tag 'licensed to dream' -- ha ha, cute), perhaps the sailing people can get a Bond girl or two to cheer the guys on next year.

Best memory of this year's Wimbledon:

pic from the Wimbledon site

Great match, great sportsmen. Too bad neither of them made it past the semis... again... Never mind lah, they can try again next year. After all, impossible is nothing...

Well, if it does come to nothing, Djokovic may have it in him to make it in the entertainment scene when/if he retires from tennis. This hilarious clip shows him impersonating various other players. Best appreciated if you are a tennis fan.

Watch it here: N

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