Rory's Olympic dream come true
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ELGIN youngster Rory Stanley had a magical Olympic experience he will never forget.
Rory (9) got a high five and a hug from Olympic 100m champion Usain Bolt.
The West End pupil was trackside at the Olympic Stadium to watch the Jamaican ace successfully defend his title in the second fastest time in history.
Rory was there with dad Mervyn and mum Lyndsey.
"During the celebrations Usain came over and gave Rory a big high five and hug. It rounded off a great day after meeting long jump gold medalist Greg Rutherford as well," said Mervyn.
"It was an awesome night. Our seats were phenomenal, front centre 75 metres down the 100m track and in front of the presentation podium. This meant that Rory got some great pictures of celebs, presenters and athletes.
"Princes Harry and Wills, along with Kate were around 10 rows behind," added Mervyn.
Rory is a keen runner and ran the Sport Relief mile in 8mins 10secs and also won the 100m at his school sports day. The youngster likes to go out running with his dad.
Mervyn said the atmosphere in the Olympic stadium was unbelievable.
"There was a great atmosphere in the stadium with a huge buzz of expectancy for the arrival of Usain Bolt.
"The roar was incredible when he walked out, the camera flashes were fantastic, however once he took to the blocks you could hear a pin drop. When the final arrived Rory stood on his seat (no-one behind him) to watch the race then took off to the barrier to see if the Bolt would come round for a celebration wave.
"Almost on cue he did as the guy stood next to Rory had a Jamaican flag. Usain then hurled himself into the crowd and the flag before high fiving a lucky few at the front.
"Rory couldn’t understand how Bolt could get so sweaty as he’d only run 100m."
For special reports on Moray's connection to the London 2012 Olympics see 'The Northern Scot'.
