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"I was born a vegetarian, I think. Since infancy I never liked meat, never ate it, never ate turkey, chicken, fish or eggs. … I'm so healthy it's embarrassing. If I felt any better I'd have to see a doctor. … I truly believe that fruit is the body's cleanser, vegetables are the body's healer, and meat is the body's premature aging agent and the cause of all diseases except virus disease."
"God made me the way I am, and I accept myself. I am who I am, and I'm proud of myself."
"I don't give a damn what people say about me. I like me the way I am, and who cares what other people say?"
"Sometimes I was sad, sometimes happy. Just on and off. Always I felt welcome. It's just, you know, sometimes as a human being, you cannot always be happy. You do good things, you do bad things, people talk."
"I am not a fake. I am natural. I am just being Caster. I don't want to be someone I don't want to be. I don't want to be someone people want me to be. I just want to be me. I was born like this. I don't want any changes. [https://playersbio.com/caster-semenya-quotes/"
"I am a fighter. I never give up. https://playersbio.com/caster-semenya-quotes/"
"I'm the kind of person who doesn't really focus on more negativity. I'm a positive person, and I look at things in a positive way."
"It's all about the hard work, knowing your strengths and weaknesses. You work on what you know you can do best. I have speed."
"I know how I look like. I know how I sound. I know how I walk. I'm just gonna be me. I do me, and you do you."
"When I'm racing, I'm thinking about my own race. I'm not thinking about anybody."
"I don't like fame, I prefer to have no profile. But this is not possible for me. This is what I do, so I just have to find a way of being comfortable with it."
"Education is the key. If you are educated, nothing can defeat you."
"Be yourself, embrace your uniqueness, and don't let anyone else define your worth."
"Don't let setbacks define you, but use them as stepping stones towards success."
"It is not about winning or losing, but about giving your best and pushing your limits."
"Strength is not measured by physical prowess alone, but by the resilience and determination of the human spirit."
"Believe in yourself, even when others doubt you."
"Success is not determined by the opinions of others, but by your own self-belief."
"The true measure of an individual lies not in their victories, but in their ability to rise after defeat."
"Do not let the constraints of society limit who you are meant to be."
"Challenge the status quo and redefine what it means to be an athlete."
"Don't let anyone's narrow-mindedness define your path, break the barriers and make history."
"The road to success is not always smooth, but the journey itself is what makes it worthwhile."
"Be proud of the person you are, regardless of others' opinions."
"Embrace your own strength and be unapologetic about it."
"Listen to your own voice, because it is the only one that truly knows your potential."
"The strength of the human spirit knows no boundaries."
"Embrace your uniqueness, for it is what sets you apart from the rest."
"Never underestimate your own power, for you are capable of achieving greatness."
"Success is not defined by external validation, but by the inner sense of accomplishment."
"Stay true to yourself, even in the face of adversity."
"Hard work, perseverance, and self-belief are the keys to unlocking your true potential."
"Don't be afraid to challenge the norms, for that is where true progress lies."
"Your identity should never be defined by society's labels, but by your own self-worth."
"Never let anyone make you doubt your worth, for you are deserving of every success that comes your way."
"Believe in your dreams, even when they seem impossible."
"Stand tall, be proud, and let your achievements speak for themselves."
"The greatest victory is the one fought against your own doubts and fears."
"Embrace the power of resilience and never give up on your dreams."
"The road less traveled may be challenging, but it is where true greatness awaits."
"In the face of adversity, let your spirit shine even brighter."
"Do not conform to the expectations others have of you, but forge your own path."
"The Run For Life: Caster Semenya , December 17, 2019"
"QHAWE! Mokgadi Caster Semenya , ISBN: 978-1-4856-3072-2, May 2021, 260x210mm, 32 pages,"
"Caster Semenya working on memoir, ‘Silence All the Noise’ : https://apnews.com/article/caster-semenya-book-f21d3b0ee4bce91dea726a9a566dad3b"
"I wanted to give people the opportunity to attend [prom] without feeling inferior towards anyone else because they couldn’t afford an outfit,"
"To me, attending your grad, prom, is a rite of passage basically. It’s your reward for finishing high school and it’s an important milestone they all need to experience."
"The community response has been unbelievable to say the least. I am so humbled by the generosity of the communities we live in. Thank you for believing in our cause and contributing in so many different ways"
"It is very overwhelming to play in your first world cup, but for me, it is the third one."
"So, it is just another tournament; whether it is the Commonwealth Games or a World Cup, the name really doesn’t matter. It is just a matter of playing against 16 countries and trying to be the best."
"The more games you play, the less stress and nerves become. The pressure will always still be there"
"It is about taking that experience and telling the next player: ‘Hey, It is just another match, focus on our goals, focus on what is important.’ If you keep focusing on what your job is and what you do next, you will forget about everything else."
"No one should say I have to do it, it should come from my heart to stop netball. I cannot just sleep and wake up and say, now I'm done"
"If I'm still strong, I can still go and play. I can say I still have five more years. There are youngsters coming in so I think for them to come while I'm still active, it's a good bonus for the players and share what I learnt with the experience I have with those players before I step off."
"So, I think for me while I'm still active, it's my job to help the youngsters and then when I step off at least there's no gap."
"It is important because obviously these guys playing National Champs, Varsity [Netball], their set up is not the same. So, to come into our setup it's totally different. So, they need someone who's already in the setup. Someone who's gonna guide [them] like a leader. I think that's what we doing as leadership in the Spar Proteas setup."
"As a competitive athlete I know full well the highs and lows of winning and losing. Athletes experience sport participation on different levels."
"Sport participation is a lifelong pursuit for many people, especially with people becoming more active and appreciating the value of being fit and healthy."
"believe good mental preparation starts with our youth and that it is important for them to learn about mental skills."
"Just without all the frills and complicated academic jargon."
"In this research report I introduced Stabilis Treatment Centre by exploring and providing an overview of their existing programmes."
"I have stated the research problem and the subsequent research question and goals."
"A literature review is included where information with regards to drug abuse, exercise psychology and the use of chess in various contexts is provided."
"The final push to write my book came as I needed to find a way to offer sport psychology to children. My goal is to make sport psychology accessible to as many children as possible."
""My best days still start with a run in the mountains – I run for good health, energy, and to clear my head!”"
"“A day that starts with a run is a better day. I retired 10 years ago and have run the odd marathon as a charity participant running with people trying to finish their first marathon, but nothing more than that, really”"
"“I loved the opportunities that I had and it was 10-15 of the most amazing years of my life. And I love it where I am now trying to help produce the next generation of South African distance runners.”"
"“I always ran hard and athletes knew when I was in the race it would be a hard race. I ran fast from 1500m all the way up to the marathon. I broke world records, got an Olympic medal and won a world title.""
"“We are an ultra-mad country where people normally think a marathon is for sissies and you have to run 90 kilometres to be considered a proper runner”"
"“I founded it and helped get sponsors and partners on board and there is an emphasis on parallel career development and not just athletics career development.”"
"“I have had the privilege to race many big City Marathons in different cities and countries around the world. Each City Marathon had its own unique but challenging experience, each being emotional and rewarding as I experienced each city’s atmosphere, its people, its cultures and its land-marks. These races have left a long standing connection to the respective City’s. It will be a privilege to bring such a unique experience to Cape Town and for Cape Town to be able to host such an event to so many people in South Africa and around the world.”"
"‘'We believe that sport will continue to play an important role in the sustainable social development and transformation space within South Africa, in particular with respect to Women and transformation, and taking children off the streets.’'"
"“The answer is quite simple: it’s not so much about the training and diet as it is about just one simple action: committing yourself to doing it.”"
"“Nothing could be more devastating to your ability to perform than arriving at the starting line in a less than ideal frame of mind,”"
"“You can benefit from the best training programme in the world, but without a certain degree of motivation and discipline, one can quite easily fail,”"
"“Especially in today’s demanding way of life, you have to be able to push back and understand that for you to achieve that goal, you need to put in the action required to make it happen.”"
"“It requires honesty and pragmatism, asking yourself again if you are disciplined and can you be honest enough to pull yourself back in line when that discipline goes pear-shaped?”"
"“And it’s the prestige of competing in one of the world’s top 10 marathon majors, that we believe the 2014 Cape Town Marathon will become.”"
"“But I believed that I could make it, and to make it and grab that gold medal, I’m proud,”"
"“I did dream of this, I’ve been working so hard for this. We have a long season ahead and I believe there’s still more to come.”"
"“The world hasn't really recognised me. The world doesn't really know me that well because I haven't run that sub-1:58 but I know I'm going to do it,”"
"“I'll be all over social media and that is what I want. I haven't been there, according to me. I don't have that exposure. In Morocco, I will make some miracles happen. I'm ready.”"
"“I feel like right now I have that experience whereby I know in the heat they take the top three. And in the semis that's where you have to push yourself. That's your final, actually,”"
"“You have to put yourself in the top two. This year we have the Olympics and now I have a goal. My goal is to be in the final. Like my coach says, anything can happen once you are in the final.”"
"“I am from this village called Medingen. It's a dusty place, to be honest. There's no track. There's no grass. There's nothing, there is just dust everywhere,”"
"“So, it was challenging. I started running when I was doing physical education in grade four. And that's where I thought, ‘Let me just try this thing of running. Let me see where I can go. Then I just started running and we started visiting other schools.”"
"“The goal for this year is to run 1:56. I didn’t tell the coach yet. But that's my goal and I know I'm going to do it. I wrote it in my diary. I just have to keep consistent in my training,""
"I have lived my childhood dream and given everything I could to the badge. Every match, every moment, and every experience has been a privilege that I will cherish forever."
"I’ve had a couple of setbacks in my career since the 2012 Olympics and I just really wanted to go there again, because it is the pinnacle of hockey and was always my dream"
"I had to give myself the opportunity again, otherwise I knew I would regret it once I’ve retired. So I’m really happy to be in Paris!"
"So I’m just super-happy he’s coaching us, we’re lucky to have him. That’s what you need if you’re playing in the Olympics – the best. We don’t have the resources and sponsors that push other teams like the top four, but Giles is so passionate and he gives us a sense of calm and belief"
"I pride myself on my fitness and keep my body as healthy as I can"
"It’s about being the best you can be physically and mentally. Having the right mindset and work ethic definitely helps me keep playing. A lot of players get injured when they are past 30 and that’s when their career ended."
"With my previous experience at the Olympics, I know what to expect. It’s going to be a packed stadium and you can hardly hear each other, it could be distracting. So we have to focus on that more in our preparation and I will help the others in the team who don’t know what it’s going to be like. We just need to stay calm and shut out the noise, and at least we know what’s coming"
"At the Olympics, every team is so on form because this is what they have been planning for, but anything can happen. We’ve focused on what we can control, like working on our structure"
"I find it’s the small details that really help and I spend so much time in the gym to prevent injury. It’s also to maintain my strength and I also watch my nutrition. If you are going to stay at this level, then you have to keep up with the youngsters and the energy they have."
"I am very dedicated and motivated to the things that I love, when I put my mind to something I would do anything in my power to achieve it"
"I can’t believe what I had achieved. I had a difficult two years in which I did not once get close to swimming a personal best time. So, I had been quite discouraged ever so often. All I wanted to do at the Olympics Games was to swim a personal best time. It is what I wanted out of the whole Tokyo experience"
"It is always lovely to be recognised for what you are doing, but it should never be the sole purpose to do what you are doing. If you are swimming to get recognised, then you’re doing it for the wrong reasons. You should do it for the love of the sport, the love of being active and the experiences that come with it. If you then get recognised for doing something great it is only a bonus and it doesn’t define you."
"To overcome challenges, it is good to reach out to family and friends and I do believe it means having a great bond between you and your coach to always let them know how you are feeling since all kinds of challenges can affect your training."
"It is always a great feeling to do well with a lot of your teammates and to have hard work pay off."
"I would love to be able to show younger women that we as women are so much stronger when we support one another. I believe that swimming should stay in the pool and as soon as the race is over, you celebrate one another no matter the outcome. Women need to stand together."
"I train together with Tatjana and teammates are very important to me. Your teammates are the ones who push you when you feel like you cannot carry on. The Tuks swim team environment is constantly evolving and getting better but like they say a rising tide lifts all the boats."
"I was not particularly good at everything, I must say. I tried to be good at everything but swimming finally chose me. When I say that swimming chose me I mean that I started doing better in swimming than in the other sports and started loving my time in the pool with all my friends."
"I would give them the advice to never lose the hunger to be better. Every day I wake up wanting to better and to achieve better, but not better than someone else but better than me."
"Make sure that you challenge yourself to be a whole person, work on yourself not just physically but take care of yourself emotionally, spiritually and mentally. It takes a whole person to succeed. Lastly, build a support system around you that will support you through the highs and the lows since swimming is not an individual sport, you might swim alone but it takes a team to get you faster."
"I was actually very calm and just focused on what I had to do and how I had to execute the race, so I think that was a really good thing – learning how to manage the nerves."
"Sometimes there are setbacks, and you just have to sit back and see what needs to be done to ensure you get where you need to be and achieve what you want."
"I really am living my dream at the moment, and am just keeping focused on enjoying the journey and taking it one moment at a time."
"It’s a big step up. The hard work is only starting now, and I love all the new challenges coming my way and I am learning a lot from each challenge."
"Never give up! Your time will come, and some days will be hard, but the good days will be unforgettable."
"She’s had to compete against and chase swimmers, faster and older than her for her whole career and it’s never fazed her. That’s a major reason why she’s where she is today and why she’s so comfortable punching above her weight",Da Ponte"
"‘Come on, Shirl, give it a whirl.’"
"Netball opens up a lot of opportunities. For example, it can help you further your studies by getting a high school or higher institution bursary. Besides that, you can play abroad, which is a dream come true for many. Above all, you can make a living out of what you love."
"Being captain isn’t just about wearing the armband, it’s about connecting with people, understanding what motivates them, and creating an environment where everyone can perform at their best."
"I’d say my leadership style is calm but intentional. I believe in leading by example, through my work ethic, communication, and consistency. I’m also big on empowerment; I want my teammates to feel trusted and confident to make decisions."
"Leadership for me is about guiding, not controlling."
"They have taught me that leadership is never one-size-fits-all. Every person in the team is different; some need encouragement, some need accountability, some just need to be heard. I’ve learned to listen more, to be patient, and to celebrate others’ strengths."
"When I look at where netball was when I started and where it is now, the professionalism, the exposure, the opportunities, it’s truly inspiring."
"The younger generation now sees netball as a career, not just a passion."
"I always strive to better myself and give my best on and off court."
"I tell myself that what I do now counts for what lies ahead! So not focusing on the future but making sure I give my very best at each task now because later I will reap the rewards."
"Lastly, that little netball player that we inspire, will get to see live how it is possible to reach your dream."
"Where you come from or even how you look doesn’t determine where you are going. It is important to know where you want to be in order to set goals and chase them. Believing in God and believing in yourself is vital to achieving your dreams."
"I’ve got goals to achieve so I need to keep working."
"The decision to continue chasing your dreams and not focusing on the loss is also one of the most difficult decisions in life, but it has made me who I am today."
"Having doubts about yourself is inevitable, however, it is important to use those negative thoughts and emotions to keep you motivated and continue pushing on."
"We have provincial teams that consist of national players, which can be used to reach out and conduct clinics for the less fortunate. I also believe that young netball players should have access to netball facilities that are well-equipped and looked after."
"Difficult circumstances don’t determine who you will be or where you will go, you can use them to become a better person and example. I love netball because it is an escape, but you also learn life lessons from it."
"Netball opens a lot of doors and it’s helped me become a person I never thought I would be."
"What’s what makes a good leader, your actions in the present, it’s not always necessary to talk so much, you must lead by example."
"Being the first coach to help take South Africa into the top four is a milestone, but it’s also just the beginning of where we want to go."
"The pride of seeing the team celebrate victories together is something I’ll never forget."
"Preparation is everything."
"We are former players, we have played in the same together, and we have always had the same goal, so the connection is great."
"The players can be inspired by their coaches who have played at the highest level before."
"“Also being an athlete, I know what it feels like to not get what you’re supposed to get. My job is to communicate with federations, captains and managers to make sure that everyone is happy within their roles and codes. Just to make sure everyone has what they’re supposed to have."
"If athletes do not have the support and their basic needs are not satisfied then they die out. Young athletes drop out of sport because of the lack of support from around their communities."
"Netball has really changed my life drastically and I’m hoping that someone will follow in my footsteps. To take the journey that I’ve taken by using sports to change their lives."
"I think education is the key for all the young players. Going to school is important, especially being a female athlete in South Africa. The sports that we play is not professional, you need to have another source of income."
"It was amazing for me to witness these young South Africans seeing a future for themselves in netball."
"Netball is an easy sport – all you need is a ball and a bit of space. Everyone can understand it and relate to it, no matter who they are and which part of the country they’re from."
"People have commented that when we walk onto court, we move as one – and that’s how it feels. We want this culture to trickle down to netball at every level. We need to respect and support one another so that we can be united. Then, everything else will fall into place."
"I believe strongly that you can’t just stick to making your home better – you can drive just 100km down the road and find a life that you can change in an instant. And that’s the stuff I’m really looking forward to."
"I will remain a proud ambassador for the beautiful sport of netball, and I will remain fully committed to maintaining my humanitarian and philanthropic endeavours."
"The passion I have for netball is at another level."
"Netball has given me many fantastic opportunities just because someone looked after me. And I looked at how I can use my experience on how to help others so that they can have more or less the same opportunities that I had without having to pay. It was a thoughtful process to start a project and up until today I am really pleased that I actually did."
"There are players that are really doing well despite their upbringing and background."
"It makes so much of a difference if you know you can play a part in someone’s life. If they don’t have shoes you can contribute towards that."
"Netball has changed over the years with the make-up of the team in terms of representing who we are as a country. South Africa is diverse and netball is currently a true reflection of who we are."
"The role models that the kids can look up to are so diverse. They can now actually relate to a particular person because of the numbers and the mixture of the group."
"Diversity is our strength."
"An opportunity given to players of different languages and skin colour allows the national team to influence kids from all backgrounds. Every player brings something different and the unity that the team brings is also a big advantage for the team going forward."
"You also have bills to pay. Sport can also assist in that sense, so it’s a fantastic opportunity that one can explore."
"I always had a support system even outside my family through Netball. I’ve seen first hand how netball can change one’s life through guidance, support and opportunities!"
"This for me is what I take from the sport and will always hold dear to my heart. Through this, I’ve learnt to love the sport and the competition. I’ve learnt to grow from the challenges and take advantage of the opportunities to discover myself continuously and to live limitlessly."
"I have always enjoyed working with people and wanting to help where I can while showing them respect. When it comes to leadership, I don’t think there’s an exact way of leading people, every situation calls for a different type of leadership. Some situations require you to involve everyone and get their opinions, and other situations require you to give direction. Knowing the fine line between the two and being unbiased is what separates a leader from a great leader."
"Personally, I prefer to be respected than liked because with respect comes understanding and value in my teachings."
"All I know is what you see is what you get."
"Investment in women’s sport has grown tremendously. However, there’s still a lot of room for growth. Women’s sport needs long term sponsorships to invest in the growth of the sport. I have seen big corporations show up to major events however, do not continue their investment within the sports afterwards. Inconsistent sponsorships do not allow development and sustainability for the longevity of the sport."
"There’s room for growth through the opportunities that constantly arise, the rules adaptations and the potential careers within and through the sport."
"I have learnt that I am more than who I perceived myself to be before the sport. The sport has shown me that I have a lot more to offer and my potential is limitless."
"Do not be misled by the glitz and glamour of what you see now. There is a lot of work being done behind the scenes for many years; late nights, challenges and sacrifices. It’s the positive mindset, commitment, passion and continuous hard work behind the scenes that will set you apart from the rest. Your drive and determination will determine your path in your journey."
"Every encounter has added to the person I am today. I am blessed."
"As a woman in sport, there are areas where we can still be better but now and then I look back and think about those who changed things for us or played their part in making sure that in a few days, we can celebrate Freedom Day."
"Women are getting to sit at big seats at the table, and this makes me proud."
"Cherish that moment because it’s not guaranteed, nothing in sport is a lifetime thing, it’s really about that time when you are still able to and can still run around injury-free and healthy."
"I like experiencing progress and I always think it is best for the future. I can proudly say that amongst all the black players in the Spar Proteas‚ none of them would say they feel marginalised or ill-treated because of their skin colour because we all matter."
"We black people sometimes do treat white people differently to how we treat other blacks."
"I have been in a situation where I needed assistance at a hospital from a black lady with my mom and I had to wait. Right at that space‚ a white man came with more or less the same request and was assisted immediately."
"Random situations where I had to say ‘sorry I didn’t hear’‚ but the conversation or coaching was in Afrikaans‚ which used to be a norm."
"I have to thank God for the idea of knowing when to take one big decision, moving forward into the next level, not just my netball career but my life in general."
"Because I know if anyone is given a chance, are supported fully and obviously given the right information, they can actually be as big as they want to be. I love that I am seeing this with the girls."
"Every time my name is announced in the national squad there is a feeling of excitement."
"I love having the opportunity to help empower women and I want to give hope to all girls in the South African community."
"Sport has the power to change things. For instance, I have become much more confident from being involved in netball."
"I am extremely proud of what I have achieved and am grateful to many people behind the scenes who have made this all possible."
"I believe that passion, leadership skills, valuable knowledge and experience, confidence, fairness, and time management make a good coach."
"I don’t know where I would be without netball. It gave me an opportunity to travel the world, represent my country, make an income and to be a beacon of hope and inspiration for all the young girls who have dreams of following in my footsteps."
"Anything is possible through hard work and determination. I didn’t ever think that my life would turn out this way coming from poverty and lack of resources. I am so grateful for what netball has brought into my life."
"Whatever you want to work towards or whatever you want to achieve, it doesn’t matter who you are, your height, or whatever your circumstances are, you can achieve it and it comes with a lot of hard work."
"I would like to offer a piece of advice to the incoming captain; refrain from micromanaging, avoid biases, adopt a generous approach, prioritize fairness, uphold respect, and lead by example. Base your decision on facts and align with the federation’s objectives. Don’t hesitate to seek clarification by asking questions."
"Keep working hard. You can’t just be talented and not put the work in. You need to put the work in every single day – even during the holidays or any period that you might have off. Of course, recovery is key."
"Listen to your body. You know how you feel. But, you need to be hungry to get out there and play so it’s about that winning mentality you have to have. Without that, why would you want to go out there and compete?"
"Having good coaches in a sport system also helps a lot. It also just comes from getting to go to a good school, which contributes to exposing some more netball. I think I got lucky there because we went on tour for a netball tournament and I think that is where. I was fortunate enough to have gone through a system that exposes you to more structural areas in terms of how the pathway is given to us as players and students."
"It requires a high level of mental strength and physical preparation, in terms of what you need to do to get back into the court."
"Getting there is hard enough, but staying there is harder. You have to be so consistent, you can’t drop the ball on anything that you commit to. It’s hard work, putting in the extras where you lack or know where you need to improve."
"It is challenging mentally because some days, you don’t want to do this but you have to. It’s tough, but that'’s what you’re there to do, that’s your job. That’s the level of competition that you’re playing."
"You have to set the standards, and you can’t drop the ball."
"I think I've had a lot of speed in my legs lately. My coach has been implementing over-speeding again in training. I haven't done it for about four years. I need to control the speed between hurdles and not run into them then I should be fine"
"3,04 away, I think if I run a clean race I have a good start, I should get it. The next race would be in Europe. I'm not sure when but I think I might race on the 24th. Then I'm on the waiting list for Rabat Diamond League"
"I think it's one of my best seasons at the National Champs. I didn't run 13.3 I think for the past four years. At the National Champs, I did it in the heat and the final, both very messy races. Where the last time I did 13.3 was in clean races"
"This is a great competition because it’s the best athletes in the world going up against each other. I’m looking forward to competing against the athletes from the seven countries and to going out there and giving my all"
"My European performances thus far haven’t been great but I’m still happy with the outcome of my races. I’m working on a few technical things and hopefully, it can work out and my times will start dropping. It was my first Commonwealth Games and I was satisfied with my results there. In January I tore my hamstring so my build-up to the Commonwealth Games wasn’t that smooth"
"All the hard work at training sessions over the years has finally paid off. I never gave up and knew one day I would reach my dream of competing on the international stage"
"I didn’t perform as well as I would have liked, but I have been a bit inconsistent, so the main goal is to be more consistent, and that experience will help me going forward. But most important is that I really enjoyed the experience of going up against the best in the world in Rio, and look forward to doing it again"
"My coach and I worked hard to get where I am now. We worked on speed for a few years, and then focused on technique, but there is still room for improvement"
"Training is a lot of hard work, but I have the hunger to improve every year, even if it’s just 0.01 seconds. It’s still an improvement, and I trust my coach and his guidance to get me there"
"To be honest, it didn’t come as a surprise at all. I could feel it in the warm-up, and I had been running times like that in training, so I just had to perform on the day. My coach had told me I was going to be the one to break the record, and in training you could see I was a lot stronger than last year, so we knew it would come this year"
"My long-term goal is to work towards podium finishes and medals at the Commonwealth Games, World Championships and Olympics. That would be amazing, and it won’t come easy, but with hard work, belief and trust, I think it can happen"
"I can always look back at my races, see what I did wrong, and work on how to perfect it, then get better. I just want to make it into the final of a major competition and whatever happens, happens, because it is so unpredictable in a final, and anything can happen in a technical race like the 110m hurdles"