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The Paralympics have for too long been considered the poor cousin of the Olympics. It's always run after the main games and rarely gets anything like the media coverage.

Let's not forget that the Paralympics, just like the Olympics, are built on a rich history.

The sentiment of those suggesting the Olympics and Paralympics be combined is no doubt well intentioned. But it also echoes the myth that disabled people want to be other than what we are - that we'd like nothing more than to be 'allowed in' with the able-bodied competitors.

I know there's life after the Olympics.

The Paralympic Games is about transforming our perception of the world.

Having loved sport my whole life, competing in a Paralympics would be a dream come true.

Seriously, I love the Olympics so much it hurts.

The Olympics must be my curse or something.

If I break my ankle right now, this Olympics wasn't meant to be.

I am also hugely excited to then be competing to defend my three Paralympic titles at the Paralympic Games. I believe we will see some amazing times posted and I am very much looking forward to what will be an incredible Olympics and Paralympics in London.