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Friday, 10 November, 2000, 15:20 GMT
Caption competition winner No.15
Cycling kangaroos
Kangaroos hit centre stage at the closing ceremony
There was Kylie Minogue and there were kangaroos. The Paralympics closing ceremony was quite something.

But, hang on, are those people under those kangaroos?

BBC Sport Online asked you to send in a comedy caption to go with the picture.

The lucky winner is Cathy Hanlon, currently in Japan, but originally from Scotland who sent in this witty little effort;

"Hopefully with these disguises, nobody will know we've been at a Kylie concert!"

Well done Cathy, and as you read this, your mystery prize is jetting its way to you.

Below is a selection of the best entries, and do not forget that an all-new caption competiton will appear on the site soon.


After their shock defeat in the triple jump, the Roos decided to try their hand another sport.
Ben Levy, England

Narrator: "Woh! look what's entering the stadium on bicycles to the sound of " If you wallaby my lover "
Robert Gray, Italy

"I've heard of piggy-back races but this takes the biscuit!"
Barry Anderson, Northern Ireland

It's very tight as it comes to the finish but... Skippy takes it by a pouch on the line!
Richard Benjamin, Scotland

Don't be embarrased guys, if it wasn't for Sydney they might have had to watch Morris Dancing in Manchester
Roger Wilkinson, Australia

Kangaroo 1: "Cripes, these things are hard to ride."
Kangaroo 2: " Yeah: try hitting it on the helmet, it works for me."
Nigel Brachi, Canada

Australia rocked, as the Mad Kangaroo Disease spreads
James Rolfe, England

Yet another example of Australians with over-inflated egos
Paul, England

Rumours spread like wild fire of wide spread doping by the Aussie cycling team.
Tunde A, England

John Prescott was delighted with his high profile opportunity to showcase Britain's public transport policy for the 21st century.
Ed Bayley, USA (English)

An outbreak of Roo-rage disrupts the Paralympics closing ceremony
Peter, Switzerland

Sex crazed adolescent kangaroos mistake cyclists for potential mates
Richard, Canada

The Aussie's attempt at designing a highly aerodynamic all-one cycling suit left a little to be desired.
Mark Duffield, UK

"Next time let's wait 'til we get to the party before blowing up these balloons".
Tobias, England

After Chris Boardman beats Eddy Merckx's one hour distance record, the UCI reveals the specification for future attempts on the Belgium greats record.
Trev, UK

When Bruce said inflate these dolls I never thought we'd end up in this position.
Richard Waites, UK

Panic as Aussie version of "Jelly Babies" attack the local cycle sprinters in the velodrome.
Neil Jolliffe, UK

After failing to persuade the real kangaroos that it really wasn't as hard as it looked, the organizers had to settle for inflatables.
Charlton, Israel

"Mad Roo" Disease manifests itself in a slightly different way to BSE.
Rob, Equatorial Guinea

Not happy with the way cycles are being prepared for races the Cycling federation rules that the use of inflation was compulsory, as always the Australians missed the point!
Steve, Holland

In an effort to upstage the highly successful US Postal Team, Australia unveils its own 2001 Tour de France entry.
Bill Black, USA

I told you to get on YOUR bike Skippy.
Robert Russell, UK

Suspected drug abuse ruins the Sydney 2000 High jump contest
Whitt, England

Cyclings drugs problem are worse than first thought
Simon, UK

News Headline: Inter-species breeding provides colourful results.
Alex McIntosh, UK

"I don't mind the bike ride, it's the swimming and running I don't like"
Matt, UK

'I don't fancy yours much Bruce!' 'Yeah? But she's a good sport.'
Ben Barker, Dubai

It started as a boil on my backside, how about you?
Dave Madigan, UK

Just you try and tie this Kangaroo down sport!!!!
Barry, UK

"I've heard of carrying the torch but this is taking the mick!"
Rod Cullen, England

Hopefully with these disguises, nobody will know we've been at a Kylie concert!
Cathy Hanlon, Currently Japan, normally Scotland

I don't wallaby roo'd but isn't this recycling drive going a bit too far ?
Lynne Black, England

Closing ceremony disrupted by protestors demanding 'It's A Knockout' be recognised as an official Olympic sport.
Malcolm Rothera, UK

Apparently John Prescott wants these fitted to all new bikes in Britain too.
Fraser, UK

The novelty piggy back race proves a huge hit in Sydney 2000.
Darren Whittington, England

The drugs scandal in the world of cycling has reached new heights.
Jason Edwards, England

I knew we should have bought tandems!
Paul Chandler, USA

In all the confusion of the closing ceremony, the mother Roos confuse the pursuit team for their baby joeys!!
Cazza, England

Ride me kangaroo round, sport...Ride me kangaroo round.
Mahinda Kularatne, England

The Austrailan Kangroo cycle display team show off there daredevil skills
Tricia Murray, England

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