Anybody watching the IAAF gala?

[BruceFlorman]

It's being webcast live now at http://www.iaaf.org/live/gala2008/gala1.asx

[BruceFlorman]

Are there any native French speakers out there who can tell me what kind of accent Prince Albert has while speaking French? Maybe it shouldn't, but it surprises me a little that he sounds so "American" while speaking English.

[gh]

Technically, I'm pretty sure it's not the IAAF Gala, it's the IAF (International Athletics Foundation) Gala.

Al Grimaldi had an American mother and went to Amherst; fact that he speaks flawless English I would think should be expected.

edited to fix the alma mater

Very interesting. Usain Bolt got some pressure to run the 400 from Michael Johnson and Tommie Smith.

[BruceFlorman]

Actually is seem to be the "World Athletics Gala". But whatever... you knew what I meant.

[BruceFlorman]

A photo that practically begs for a funny caption…

If only I had one.

[EPelle]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqyk0VzN38o

[Figaro]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqyk0VzN38o

That's beautifully created.
My compliments, EPelle!