August 22, 2008

Went to track and field at the Birdcage. The subway was jammed with people going to Games. Took Line 10 to Line 8 which was the line to the Olympic Green. The station at the end of Line 10 was jammed with people scalping tickets There had been a gig article in the People’s Daily the day before as to how there had been a roundup of international scalpers who had been sent back to their host countries. Saw the American men and women qualify for the 4 X 400. The American men crossed the finish line at least 15 meters ahead of the British team.