How's this for topical? The Olympics has officially started after last night's impressive - and lengthy - opening ceremony that included rolling green fields, giant chimneys emerging from the ground as if by magic, a massive Lord Voldemort vanquished by Mary Poppins, Mr Bean and a skydiving Queen! Just a normal Friday night over here in Great Britain.
To commemorate the event, the Guardian website has created this retro-styled video game that allows you to try your hand at a few events. Take a look after the jump.
See how your personal best in the 100m, 10km, 100m freestyle swim and bicycle road race compares against the all-time greats - and whether your time would have ever earned you a place on the podium. You can also share your results with your friends on Facebook, become a keyboard warrior, unlock secret codes and much more.
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