It’s always fun to be the underdog and surprise people. It certainly puts less pressure on you. Derek Drouin Read Quote
High jump is such a mental thing. It’s you against the bar. It’s something that a lot of people struggle with, and people experience slumps and plateaus because of it. Derek Drouin Read Quote
Growing up as a high jumper, I said if I could ever jump 2.40, I’d be pretty satisfied with my career. It’s definitely a barrier for high jumpers. Derek Drouin Read Quote
I’m not one that really soaks up the limelight. I’m OK with kind of escaping it. Derek Drouin Read Quote
I feel like I’ve changed a lot since the London Games. I was really young, and it was my first year on the international stage. I’ve matured physically since then, and I’ve become stronger, and because of that, I’ve gained a lot of confidence. Derek Drouin Read Quote
