Deer In The Headlights !

Diane on the commentary remained deadpan and low key. "And here's Debbi finally, showing commendable commitment and not letting a little problem with her kit inhibit her determination not to finish last again."

The crowd reaction was anything but low key however. There was predictable uproar with cheers, whistles and catcalls !

Exposed out in the open, Debbi froze like a deer in the headlights. What could she do ? Should she just chuck it all in, scamper back to the changing rooms and go home ? She knew Jeff would be furious if she did that. She looked up and saw her naked self emblazoned on the big screen. It's strange how the mind works; she did not fully take in that everyone was now gawping at her tits and pussy. Her first thought was how unflattering the ugly swim cap was. She should take that off ?

Hilde had almost completed her first lap and Siobhan was already halfway round and closing. A cry from one of the teens from the pub shook Debbi out of her reverie. "What are you waiting for Deb ? Hurry up, get moving, do it for England !" Debbi then caught sight of Celeste emerging from the transition area behind her in her pristine red swimsuit. Not daring to think things through and accompanied by raucous cheering, Debbi put her head down and pounded off down the track in quixotic pursuit of Siobhan !