Reaction to Allan Wells’ wish that the Olympics inspires youngsters

Published on 19/06/2012 13:01

OLYMPIC legend Allan Wells claims an ‘empty’ generation needs to rediscover a competitive edge.

The 1980 Olympic 100m gold medallist told the Evening News yesterday that too many of his compatriots were living in a “comfort zone”.

Wells said: “They say that the British are the most obese in Europe. I think people live in the comfort zone too much in Scotland. Athletics might not be the coolest because it’s committed, physical. But it’s for people who want to test themselves.

“They seem empty inside and I am saying, ‘where is the stimulation?’”

For: Lachlan Bruce

Against: Liz Smith

Related Articles

• Liz Smith: Holyrood can do so much more

  THERE will rarely be a better time to inspire our children, as they marvel at the talents of the likes of Edinburgh’s Sir Chris Hoy.

  0 Comments

• Lachlan Bruce: the bigger picture is better

  ALLAN Wells’ comments show just how poor the perception of young people in Scotland is today. I can understand why he believes young people need “a kick up the backside”. Today’s newspapers are far too full of negative stories about young people.

  0 Comments