Before the Beijing Games began, I have to admit I wasn't that fussed about watching the Olympics.

I thought that I'd probably watch the Kiwi rowers, and that would be about it. Little did I know, that from Day one - I would be hooked.

For some reason (don't ask me why), I find myself watching all manner of sports - from rowing and swimming, to archery and synchronised diving. Sports that, to be honest, I usually wouldn't bother sitting down to watch.

And the more I watch, the more I become hooked.

From a Kiwi perspective the rowing has been fantastic, with five out of the seven teams making it into the finals - although some of the semi's were a little too close for my liking. Saturday night should be an exciting night for sports lovers, and hopefully New Zealand can win a few medals.

Moss Burmester's final was an exciting race, and although he ended up fourth, the fact that he kept up with Michael Phelps for most of the race is incredible. Not to mention setting a new Commonwealth record for the 200m Butterfly.

Without a doubt, Phelps has been the main attraction at the games so far. He's won five Gold medals, and is right on cue to win a record eight.

He has also taken his total tally to eleven, which is a Olympic record - making him the greatest Olympic athlete of all time.

All eyes are now on his last three events, and whether he can get to the magic eight Golds.

And the games are only just warming up, too, with the athletic events due to begin over the next couple of days.

It really is the greatest sporting event in the world.

- Chris.