David and coach John Powell hit the track for the first time today after flying the 7600 miles from London in readiness for the first ever World Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.
His first training session was a fairly tame affair, with the main objective to shake off any lingering effects of the long flight over.
David relaxes after his first session in Singapore
"David's looking fine," said John, "although he's caught a cold which doesn't exactly help, but that will be long gone by race day next week, I'm sure. It's all about a bit of revision on the track now - a bit of work on block starts and some rapid turnover stuff to get him to next Wednesday's start line ready to fly!"The Youth Olympics are huge in Singapore, and both coach and athlete were greeted at the airport by a frenzy of activity and publicity. The city is shrouded in banners and posters advertising the Games, which Singapore were awarded over fellow finalists Russia by the International Olympic Committee.
"It's a huge deal over here," said John, " and when the opening ceremony goes ahead on Sunday I doubt Singaporeans will be talking about much else!"
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