Entertain us:Matt Shirvington

Former Olympic sprinter and Games co-host on Foxtel Matt Shirvington talks Olympics,idols and acting.

When you're not watching the Olympic Games,how will you be entertained in London?

Between hosting Foxtel's coverage during the day and standing in the mixed zone during the athletics,I won't really have any time to do anything other than watch the Games. But I am hoping to get out and just soak up the atmosphere.

"I am hoping to get out and just soak up the atmosphere"... Matt Shirvington.

"I am hoping to get out and just soak up the atmosphere" ... Matt Shirvington.

Do you enjoy going to the movies?

I do when I get the chance.

What was the last film you watched?

Snow White and the Huntsman,with Aussie Chris Hemsworth,who is definitely a star in the making.

Did you use music for motivation before competing? Which songs?

Absolutely! When I was competing I used to love listening to old-school house,and something intense to get the heart pumping. But without doubt my favourite band of all time is the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Who was your rock or pop idol growing up?

Anthony Kiedis.

If you could do a karaoke song with anyone,who would it be?

I'm not so sure about the karaoke,but one of the coolest musical things I would like to do is DJ at one of the big British music festivals,or one of the big clubs in Ibiza.

Have you ever had an interest in acting?

Yes. I used to love drama when I was at school. It used to take a while to get a performance out of me,but I always enjoyed the process and definitely thought there was potential there.

Who should get a gold medal for the worst movie or song ever made?

David Hasselhoff - for both.

Christine Sams is an entertainment writer

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