I used to say that the newspapers were tomorrow's fish and chip paper, but I didn't really mean it; I could still be hurt by what they said. After Athens, I just didn't care.

I've always been good at putting things behind me–I fall apart, do my crying bit, and then put it away and move on.

You see, with me, when I'm nervous, I smile and laugh.

I would be happy with an Olympic bronze. What I don't have is an Olympic medal.

I used to say that the newspapers were tomorrow's fish and chip paper, but I didn't really mean it; I could still be hurt by what they said. After Athens, I just didn't care.

The biggest danger is trying to put too much pressure on yourself, trying to get in too good shape.

I was glad I did a year abroad, because it helped me as an athlete and as a person. That took me out of my comfort zone. Watching the French athletes train in the Pyrenees made me realise what I had to do to become a top athlete.