Jessica Ennis-Hill

“I love being part of campaigns and events that are working with kids and just sharing my personal experiences.”

“With athletics, you put all that training in for only two major championships a year and the Olympics every four years. So when you get on top of the podium, it is relief and excitement and....”

“I've always known what I wanted. I've always wanted to be on top of that podium.”

“To get the adrenaline pumping between events - or to help me switch off, Jay Z, the Roots and Drake are on my playlist.”

“I get my competitive edge from my mum. When we're together, we're competitive about little things - it'll be, 'I can bake cakes better than you can.' But she's never been a pushy parent; she...”

“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...”

“I started training with school friends and, one by one, they all dropped out. When we became teenagers, it seemed more exciting to go shopping at weekends. My mum told me not to worry about...”

“I dislike conflict, so I do try and steer clear of arguments. Apart from with my coach. Who I literally have an argument with every day.”

“I do watch what I eat but I've got a real sweet tooth.”

“I don't wear strappy tops. Everyone feels self-conscious about something on their body. It's just finding a style that works for you, and I don't really suit strappy tops or dresses, so I av...”