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" Since the Olympics in London, people say, 'Greg's won again. That's what we all expect. Of course he wins.' "

Greg Rutherford

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" I'm a very keen baker; I pride myself on my cakes. I go along the classic sponge line, but I like to jazz it up: I've made some psychedelic birthday cakes. "

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" I eat a lot of vegetables and salad. I put strawberries, pomegranate seeds, blackberries, and blueberries into shakes and add Greek yoghurt for a snack. I have this when I'm not training. "

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" People forget that track and field is one of the hardest sports because we compete against all the world. There are many sports when you are up against only 15 or 20 countries. "

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" I want to jump far all the time and go out there and win medals. "

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" If you put me against most sprinters in the world, I reckon over a start I could get very close, if not take them. "

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" I think it was just me who thought I could be Olympic champion. I've been telling myself that, and I did that. "

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" I'm very driven, and there are lots of things I can't do. "

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" Me and my brother just used to fight all the time; then my sister came along, and it was all about the little girl in the house. We'd always eat dinner together as a family. "

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" Ultimately the clothing company is a large investment on my part, and I'm taking a huge gamble. But having a focus away from the track is good for you. "

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" It's quite funny because I always talk to baby through Susie's belly, and every time I start speaking, I just get kicked in the face. "

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" I do a lot of things like running hills and larger amounts of reps in the gym. "

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" It would be pretty special if I could win two Olympic gold medals, one at the Summer Games and one from the Winters, so I'm going to give it a real go. "

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" During your career, you put yourself in peak physical condition, but then you bear the brunt of it for the rest of your life. "

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" My favourite series of all time has been 'Band of Brothers.' That was amazing; I've watched that so many times. "

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" I was always the slightly fat kid, which used to bother me quite a bit. "

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" I was persuaded to see 'The Muppets' by a friend, and I regretted it. A very boring hour and a half. "

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" There are not many people around the world who can say, 'I get paid to jump into a sandpit.' "

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" Ultimately, you've got to answer your critics on the track, and I am very much hoping 8.41m is acceptable for people. "

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