Greig Leach

I was struck by the kindness and sportsman(woman)ship of the top four finishers in the women's mountain bike race. Gold Medalist Jenny Rissveds (Sweden) reaches out to hug Emily Batty (Canada) who had just finished her race in fourth place. Beside them draped in the Polish flag, Silver Medalist, Maja Wloszczowska (Poland) embraces the Bronze Medalists, Catherine Pendrel (Canada). The mutual respect is the embodiment of the Olympic spirit and the heart of most women's sports. We men have so many things to learn...