9 August 2012

The relays kick off on Thursday, with the heats of the men’s 4x400m and women’s 4x100m.

In celebration of the only team events in athletics, we are going to take a closer look at one of Team GB’s 4x100m team members, Danny Talbot. I roomed with Danny in Daegu last year, presumably because the team staff thought I was sensible and would take Danny under my wing, and show him the ropes of a major championship.

I’m not sure Danny was prepared for the three weeks that followed. Here is what I learnt:

·      Danny likes to keep things very tidy.

·      This is how Danny likes to keep his shoes: