主播大秀

Macau

Boredom can be an issue for those athletes still enjoying the facilities here at holding camp and now itching to join the action in Beijing.

In between their carefully regimented training regime, time is filled with music, the odd book, a game of pool in their exclusive lounge.

But like an excited child desperately trying to kill time on Christmas Eve during the seemingly endless wait for their presents, restlessness can set in, so some bright spark came up with the idea of "" style quiz night at to keep the troops entertained.

Assuming the role of Sue Barker was 主播大秀 TV track and field reporter .

Perhaps not quite as eye-catching in a dress as the former queen of the , Phil nevertheless proves to be a compere beyond compare!

But any thoughts that this is simply a bit of fun to pass an evening are quickly dispelled by , who fronts a formidable track and field team, supported by javelin thrower , who demonstrates a formidable all-round knowledge; , 1500m runner with a Cambridge degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Masters thrown in for good measure, and Olympic 400m legend , who also seems to know alot about everything.

You don't win Olympic and world championship medals without being a fierce competitor, and Kelly makes it clear from the off that failure here is not an option.

Vocal throughout, she bellows out her answers and expresses astonishment when they don't tally with hers.

She keeps an eagle eye on the scoreboard - the responsibility of another former Olympic medallist who keeps her composure in the cut-throat atmosphere - and constantly reminds Quizmaster Phil of his own rules.

Her fellow hepthathletes had better watch out.

Sotherton's sheer will to win backed by the intellectual power of her team-mates prove an irresistible combination as they storm to victory, ahead of the inexperienced but richly talented team representing the .

These youngsters are clearly the ones to watch should there be a rematch at .

Sadly, , tipped to deliver medals in Beijing, have had what's technically known as "a mare".

They finish a distant last, reaching their nadir during the "" round when they get only one of their four judo questions right.

Poor must feel it was an omen.