Derval O’Rourke: We must keep our Olympic expectations in check

O’Rourke will once again be providing analysis of the athletics in her role as a pundit with RTÉ television and she has asked viewers to “keep their expectations in check” when it comes to the track for at least two reasons

Derval O'Rourke racing at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Picture: Brendan Moran / SPORTSFILE

Just over 10 weeks out from what is supposed to be the opening ceremony for the 32nd hosting of the modern Olympic Games and the only certainty is that doubts over it actually happening will linger on for some time yet.

For every declaration of intent and positivity there has been a counter argument or expression of dissent over the intention to plough on with both the Olympics and the Paralympics in a country grappling with the pandemic.