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In high school and college, I was an athlete.

I was an athlete when I was growing up.

I've done sport for a long time.

I know that I was put on this planet to be an athlete.

I was focused on athletics, outdoors, sports.

It was probably right after I made my comeback - after retiring post-2008 Olympics - when I finally felt more at ease with my body. Being away from the sport helped put things in perspective.

I did some sports. It was a bit frustrating. I wasn't the greatest sports person.

I remember watching the 2000 Sydney Olympics, with my nose right up to the screen, knowing there and then that I wanted a sporting career.

I just wanted to be an athlete.

I probably went into sports with a sense of competitiveness and came out of it even more competitive.