Even before I competed in the Olympics, I always wanted to write a book.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
We all have our notions of sport. If I'd wanted to make my living climbing mountains, I wouldn't have gone into publishing. Most of the time, you're sitting in a dark room reading a manuscript.
My personal story has always been about perseverance and always getting up when I fall. Maybe I'm not Olympic champion, but I can teach the world about that.
I realised I'd never climb Everest but thought I could still write a book.
I always have a book that I write during competition. I need it with me, just to read back and reflect and look forward. If I'm feeling anxious, it helps me.
The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.
When I chose athletics, I knew I wanted to be Olympic champion, and now I have done it in London.
I was a bookish kid, not really athletic.
When I picked athletics, I knew I wanted to be an Olympic champion.
I'd love to compete in the Summer Olympics.
I really wanted to come into the Olympics.