Wow, what a finish!  I just watched Simon Whitfield finish second in the triathlon at the 2008 Bejing Olympics.  Several times it looked like he was done but within the last kilometre he tossed away his hat and poured it on.  I got chills that still shiver back every now and then.

With 600 metres to go Whitfield had taken the lead but likely started his charge just 100 metres too soon.  The German, Frodeno, overtook Whifield and looked like he still had more in the tank.  For 500 metres I had the same feeling I got with Ben Johnson in ‘88 (before the tests) or Donovan Bailey in ‘96 in the 100 metre dash - extreme pride and happiness.  I’m still really happy for Simon but I hate to say it, there’s nothing like a gold medal.

Congrats, Simon!  You did your entire country proud.