THE countdown to the Olympics is in full swing now with just under two years until the London Games begin.

And what a week it has been for celebration.

The word on the lips of the London Organising Committee has been 'legacy' and after Great Britain's largest medal haul at the European Athletics Championships you can see it coming together.

For the last few years there have been question marks over this legacy with GB athletes not standing up to their full potential.

But as the home Olympics move ever closer we are starting to see athletes achieve, and in impressive style.

Jessica Ennis has been touted around for gold in London for a few years but now we have top athletes coming through in track and field, there is no reason why we can't achieve and improve on fourth place in the medal table in London.

A total of 19 medals were claimed by British athletes in Barcelona in the last seven days and for me it showed just how important the 'Inspire' and 'Get Set programmes are.

Not only do we have the chance to see top athletes in our country, gracing our stadiums, and filling our TV sets, but we have the opportunity to join them, help our talented youngsters develop and bring our stars to the world's biggest and greatest sporting stage.

I for one have been ridiculously excited for the Olympics taking place on home soil - receiving monthly newsletters from London 2012 since 2005 - and now it is just round the corner I am bursting with anticipation.

Our athletes this week, from those achieving top honours to those just getting their first sniff of international competition, have reminded me just why I am so passionate about my sport.

I know I haven't got the speed, talent or knees to cope with gruelling sports, so I have to settle for second best - cheering on and reporting the exploits of those fellow countrymen and women who can.

Andy Turner has come back from a nightmare two years which saw him lose his Lottery Funding and now he is European champion over the 110m hurdles.

Kendal AAC runner Rebecca Robinson debuted in the marathon in London in April and finished 20th.

Three months later she has run her first international marathon for Great Britain, helping the team to bronze as she finished 24th.

So why can't we bring this home in two years?

Critics say we have done well, but where are the Yanks and Aussies.

Yes, we have to be realistic and there is great talent outside of Europe, but this is a stepping stone for Team GB and the next one comes at the Commonwealth Games.

If our stars continue to achieve it will boost confidence - both in the athletes and the country - and enhance their chance of further success.

As a wise man once said 'success breeds success'.

I for one have enjoyed the build up to the Olympics and there is no reason why I shouldn't continue to.

We have a lasting legacy being built around us and I am well and truly on the bandwagon for success.

Are you going to join me?

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