Olympics / Jake Norton / 13 August 2008 / Leave a comment Bet Now

Be entertained by Laurie Lawrence in possibly the greatest Olympic celebration of them all...

It's 1988, and Duncan Armstrong upsets hot favourite Matt Biondi in the 200m freestyle in Seoul by practically swimming atop the lane rope in order to leverage the American's ample wake.

It was an incredible piece of skill and atheltic prowess, but not nearly as incredible as the celebration of Armstong's coach, the loveable larrikin Lawrence.

This video begins just after the race, as a young Stephen Quartermain is hugged, screamed at, and slapped in the face by an... er... emotional Lawrence.

"How do you think I feel? How do you think I feel?"

"Lucky lane six! Lucky lane six!"

"Mate, we just beat three world record holders - how do you think I feel?"

"Whaddya think we come here for? Silver? Stuff the silver! We come for the gold"

Laurie Lawrence, thank you. You are a genius. We salute you...