From 15 or 16, I always wanted to be an Olympic champion, but I don’t think you ever believe it until it actually happens. Jessica Ennis-Hill Read Quote
It’s quite funny in that I once won Rear of the Year at my school! I was about 17 in the sixth form and we used to have an end of year celebration and give out different awards. I even got a little trophy! Jessica Ennis-Hill Read Quote
I sit down with my coach to watch past performances. But I can be very critical. I don’t watch myself very often – it makes me cringe! Jessica Ennis-Hill Read Quote
I don’t want to think of life after competing. But if I were to do anything else I’d go down the psychology route. That’s what interests me. Jessica Ennis-Hill Read Quote
There is a need to be the best you can be. You can’t panic; you concentrate. When I run up to the hurdles, I’m very nervous, but I’ll tend to think about technical things to keep my mind focused. Jessica Ennis-Hill Read Quote
I carry a golf ball to put under my feet when they get tight, and a Thera-Band for general stretching. Jessica Ennis-Hill Read Quote
On a scale of one to 10, I’d rate my body confidence as a good seven. Everyone has their hang-ups, but I see my body as a training tool and I feel good about it. Jessica Ennis-Hill Read Quote
One minute you’re a developing athlete trying to get to the top, then the next minute you do well and win a medal somewhere, and then it’s all foisted on you. You never know when it’s going to happen. You don’t think about the media side of things when you’re a young athlete trying to do well. Jessica Ennis-Hill Read Quote
I’m proud of the way I’ve dealt with setbacks. It’s hard when you feel down and you think, ‘Why is the world doing this to me?’ But you have to pick yourself up again. That’s what makes you a better athlete. Jessica Ennis-Hill Read Quote
