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Both parents supported my becoming a world class athlete.

As a child, I wanted to be an athlete, a professional tennis player or something like that.

I was an all-sport athlete growing up. My dad, I think, hoped I would go to college on a scholarship.

I just wanted to be an athlete.

As a child I wanted to be a professional athlete or lawyer.

I wanted to be an Olympic swimmer when I was growing up.

My parents couldn't handle my energy so they enrolled me in every sport the school was offering. I didn't resent it because I loved sports and picked them up easily.

I wanted to play football or be a boxer, but my dad didn't want that because of all the impact. But in 1992 I was watching short track, and it was obscure, but they looked like superheroes in their tight outfits, and I thought it was amazing. I wanted to do that. I made the national team at 14.

I always wanted to become a football player, and I thank my parents, as they helped me so much to realise this dream. They always supported me on my path.

Also, to be honest, my dad wanted me to be an athlete. And I think all sons want to prove something to their dad. So now, aged 35, I want to see what I can achieve physically.