With still 128 days to go until the Beijing Olympics, we are going to run a series of competitions here leading up to the games.

The prize for this competition is a set of Beijing Olympic stamps from China, showcasing the Olympic venues. See pictures below.

To enter the competition you simply have to write to us who your favorite Olympic athlete is and why. Please also include which sport the athlete plays and their nationality. The athlete should have qualified or has a good chance of qualifying for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Your entry should be at least 250 words and written