I think there's going to be pressure on all the British athletes. It's a home Olympics at the end of the day. I like adrenaline, that's something I f….

I wasn't the kind of kid who would get A's without even trying. I had to work to get good grades, but I was very organised about it because I always ….

Things have changed so much, with Facebook and Twitter. Everyone is so much more accessible these days: no British athlete has ever experienced what ….

To unwind after training, I love to have a long hot soak in the bath, then veg out on the sofa with a box set. I'm a box-set junkie! I absolutely lov….

I carry a golf ball to put under my feet when they get tight, and a Thera-Band for general stretching..

I don't want to think of life after competing. But if I were to do anything else I'd go down the psychology route. That's what interests me..

I want to experience that massive adrenalin rush when you step into a new stadium, all the more so when that Olympic Stadium is packed full of people….

My idea of beauty is somebody that doesn't have to try too much, someone who is effortless and fresh..

One minute you're a developing athlete trying to get to the top, then the next minute you do well and win a medal somewhere, and then it's all foiste….

I was around 15 when I first wanted to compete in an Olympics. I even remember the first time I got to wear a GB kit as a junior. I've even kept it. ….

It's quite funny in that I once won Rear of the Year at my school! I was about 17 in the sixth form and we used to have an end of year celebration an….

I'm proud of the way I've dealt with setbacks. It's hard when you feel down and you think, 'Why is the world doing this to me?' But you have to pick ….

People who aren't perhaps that into sport are going to be following me and wanting to be part of the Olympics. That definitely does bring added press….

To get the adrenaline pumping between events - or to help me switch off, Jay Z, the Roots and Drake are on my playlist..

I learned what I need to do in the long jump, what I needed to do in the javelin and I've been able to rectify those events. It's been a bit of a lea….

We always spend more time on the throwing events and a little bit more on the long jump. They're my weaker events - they don't come as naturally to m….

There was a massive poster of me down my road, right outside the chip shop. I was about to go in, but then I saw it and changed my mind. Me coming ou….

It's really important for me to look good before a race. I definitely think if I feel I look good, it makes me feel more confident..

After my first day of competition I put on compression socks. They help me recover for the next day..

On a scale of one to 10, I'd rate my body confidence as a good seven. Everyone has their hang-ups, but I see my body as a training tool and I feel go….

I do watch what I eat but I've got a real sweet tooth..