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He wasn't even sweating. Not even a pant. as the fastest man in the 100m heats of the Olympic qualifiers and he looked happy. "I'm just going to let my feet do the talking," he said, referring to Wednesday's court case.

How I could have done with his legs earlier after an agonising crawl up the M1. Thank you Clive Anderson by the way, for keeping my pecker up with your radio chat between junctions 10 and 12.

It's good to be back in Birmingham, where we've had some great domestic championships and trials over the years.

I think we'll be in for a good weekend of athletics. In almost every event, there are little stories going on and there aren't too many events where things look to be straightforward.

Those who come in the top two in their event in Birmingham and have reached the Olympic qualifying standard (and there is still just a little time left for them to achieve that) know that they are going to Beijing.

A team of 11 archers will represent Great Britain at the Paralympic Games in Beijing in September and I would happily wager a few quid that they will not be returning home from China empty handed.

You could not wish to meet a more pleasant group. They really are an inspiring bunch , and in Tim Hazell they have an excellent coach. It's always a pleasure to be in their company, and they always make me feel very welcome.

But, delightful people though they may be, they are also very determined. There was no great celebration when the squad was announced, just a steely determination all around the room that achieving selection was only the start - all of them are focussed on being successful. And success means medals.