MOVIE OLYMPICS

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The Olympic Committee have had a last minute change of heart and allowed movie characters to compete at the Olympic Games. Let's see how our film friends finished on the winners' podium…

GOLD - Captain America (Captain America: The First Avenger)

Not only did he save our butts in World War II, super-soldier Steve Rogers is a super-sportsman too, able to toss a discus a half mile thanks to practising with his heavy vibranium shield. We salute you!

SILVER - Sam Flynn (Tron: Legacy)

This flashy young upstart follows in his father's footsteps and has quite the arm when it comes to disc throwing – although we're not keen on his neon-striped outfit. Is that regulation?

BRONZE  - Hylas (Jason And The Argonauts)

A sterling effort from the mythical man – legend has it he beat the mighty Hercules in a discus competition back in the first ever Olympic Games in Greece.

DISQUALIFIED – Magneto (X-Men)

After examining slow-motion replays, it became apparent that the helmeted supervillain was controlling the discus with the power of his mind. According to Rule #13.4.1, that's not allowed.

GOLD - Hawkeye (The Avengers)
Clint Barton of The Avengers takes the gold, by virtue of his near-supernatural ability to hit the bullseye in any situation. His final arrow was actually fired from his dressing room.
SILVER - Katniss Everdeen (The Hunger Games)
Hungry young newcomer Katniss Everdeen takes the silver with a gutsy performance. Everdeen was delighted to discover that finishing second didn't doom her to instant death.
BRONZE - Legolas (The Lord Of The Rings)
A fine effort from the Elfin legend Legolas, although he may have been suffering from jetlag after flying between London and New Zealand while shooting The Hobbit.
DISQUALIFIED - Robin Hood (Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves)
Mr Hood finished strongly but it was soon discovered that he wasn't from Sherwood Forest as his entry form stated, but California.

GOLD - King Leonidas (300)
The musclebound Spartan King has tossed more than a few spears in his lifetime. When awarded his gold medal, Leonidas kicked the judge off the podium before yelling "THIS! IS! BRILLIANT!"
SILVER - Achilles (Troy)
Perhaps more used to stabbing with javelins than he is throwing them, Achilles nonetheless has quite an arm - and he's handsome, too. Does the man not have a single weakness?
BRONZE - Moon-Watcher the Ape (2001: A Space Odyssey)
He may be little more than a primitive ape, but this monkey is so powerful, he once threw a bone into outer space. You can't argue with an arm like that.
DISQUALIFIED – Miss Trunchbull (Matilda)
The well-built schoolma'am is a field veteran, but the event turned ugly when she was booed by her schoolchildren and tossed her javelin into the crowd.

GOLD - Dashiell 'Dash' Parr (The Incredibles)
There was no catching the son of Mr Incredible – truly, the Parr family has amazing genes. The boy they call 'Dash' even stopped to sign fan autographs before he crossed the finish line.
SILVER - Lola (Run Lola Run)
Who knows why plucky German athlete Lola runs like she does? All we know is she can sprint with the best of them. Here's hoping she makes good use of the prize money.
BRONZE - Indiana Jones (Raiders Of The Lost Ark)
Dr Henry Jones Jr shows even the stuffiest college professors can pick up some speed when necessary – he told us: "I just imagine there's a giant rolling boulder chasing me."
DISQUALIFIED – Ben Richards (The Running Man)
Despite arriving with great fanfare, the one they call 'The Running Man' is actually quite cumbersome, due to being built like a brick outhouse.

GOLD - Team Dead Or Alive (DOA: Dead Or Alive)

The bronzed beauties of Team DOA had the adoring crowds in rapture thanks to their combined skills in volleyball and looking amazing in bikinis.

SILVER - Chuck Noland (Cast Away)

Beardy Chuck has been out of the game for a while, but has a certain affection for the sport after he was taught the ins and outs of the game by his dearly departed friend, Wilson.

BRONZE - Team Top Gun (Top Gun)

They strode onto the court oiled and shirtless, high-fiving and hollering, but their bodies were writing cheques their volleyball abilities couldn't cash. Looks like they just lost that lovin' feeling.

DISQUALIFIED – Gaylord Focker (Meet The Parents)

In the water volleyball category, Mr Focker was disqualified after showing too much aggression in the pool and breaking an opponent's nose.