One year to pole vault

The Beijing Summer Olympics begin one year from today, and I am genuinely excited. It feels like ages since I've seen a good fencing match.

Also, let's take a moment to appreciate one of the less familiar events: the Pentathalon. Wikipedia explains that "The modern pentathlon simulates the experience of a 19th century calvary soldier behind enemy lines: he must ride an unfamiliar horse, fight with pistol and sword, swim, and run."

An unfamiliar horse? Who does this? I LOVE the Olympics!

Tune in next year.