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I always said I wanted an Olympic medal. It's the pinnacle of any athlete's career.

I think to actually be an Olympian to me means that you've trained most of your life, or you've dedicated most of your life or a big chunk of your life into doing something that you believe that you can accomplish.

To be part of something special, to be an Olympian and have the chance to win a medal - it's an amazing feeling.

To be an Olympian - not many people can say that. But first of all, I've got to make the team, and I know a lot of hard work is going to go into it, so hopefully it pays off.

For athletes, the Olympics are the ultimate test of their worth.

The benefit is competition, the thrill of playing in the Olympics, being an Olympian, playing against the best.

The experience of being an Olympian is one that can never be taken away from you.

My father's encouragement is what has brought me this far, because when I grew up I wanted to be like him, and I knew I had that ability to become an athlete. Being an Olympian is one of the greatest things, and being an Olympic gold medallist is one of the most prestigious titles in the world.

To be an Olympic athlete is an honour, a privilege. They're so respected. This is my dream. I have to do this.

The Olympics is about showing what you've done with your life, your dream as an athlete and sharing that with the world.