There is a lot of talk about the Olympics inspiring a new generation to take up sports.  They have not mentioned the effect on mathematicians, which is surprising as sport is by far the biggest cause of statistics.  Listening to the radio, I have heard more analysis than to do with anything political or economic eg the Euro crisis.  Perhaps to 'sports science' we could add 'sports mathematics'.  

A parade of faces from the screen.  Jubilation, disappointment, rage and misery, captured at the moment of most visceral emotion when we are closest to beasts.