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" The DNA showed I have a level of endurance in me which I never really realised, which makes sense. "

Greg Rutherford

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

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" To put up with me, you have to be patient. "

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" I can't tell you how much everyone has worked so hard for me, as well as myself. "

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" When I chose athletics, I knew I wanted to be Olympic champion, and now I have done it in London. "

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" My parents were great at making sure I got out of bed when I needed to play football on a Sunday morning and that I was ready after school to go to training on a Tuesday and Thursday. But it was never forced upon me or rammed down my throat. If it had been, I could have ended up hating sport. "

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" I come into these competitions to win, not to get silver or bronze, so it is frustrating. "

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" I am pleased I went from fourth back into a medal position, but bronze is not good enough for me. "

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Not Good Enough

" I do weights three or four times a week, and it has had an incredible impact on my confidence. "

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" I thought I was going to jump further than that, but I don't care - I'm Olympic champion. "

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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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" It's changed from one-hit wonder to 'Greg Rutherford wins events.' That's what I've always wanted, that level of recognition. "

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" I want to become double Olympic champion, triple Olympic champion, five-time world medallist. "

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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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" I haven't actually checked my family tree, but Rutherford is a very old Scottish name, so I've probably got Scottish genes a few generations back. "

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" I have been in discussions with the BBC regarding my involvement with SPOTY after hearing what I believe to be very outdated and derogatory comments from a fellow SPOTY nominee. "

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" Over the years, I've had torrid luck with things going wrong. "

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" I seem to be the 'luckiest' athlete around - and that's one of the most frustrating things. You compete against a vast array of people and train your whole life for those moments. "

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" Hopefully, I can get multiple distances out there and re-establish myself as one of the best jumpers in the world. "

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