Caroline Buchanan

In BMX, you need an inner mongrel, something that's a point of difference in the female category. ”

I've always been very competitive - that runs in our family. I'd always try to beat my brother. I'd race the boys and wanted to beat them. They toughened me up. They didn't treat me like a girl. ”

I quickly realised that there is no 'I' in team. So I am so fortunate to have a supportive family that has been there for me since day one. ”

The majority of the time, I'm just in my team training clothes or work-out gear, but whenever I'm killing time, I always like to watch 'Project Runway' or 'America's Next Top Model.' ”

I truly believe that it's all of the hard times that make you step up to the next level, and that's what makes you a champion. ”

It would be simpler going to an Olympic Games knowing you had to nail one trick that you've done a hundred times, and if you do it, you'll win. Or if you're a swimmer, if you swim a certain time, you will win. In BMX, there are no guarantees. ”