Greg Rutherford

I take magnesium to prevent cramps. A few years back, I suffered from hamstring tears, and part of that can be to do with muscle cramping, and then pushing the muscle at that point. I also take a fish oil supplement. ”

I was always the slightly fat kid, which used to bother me quite a bit. ”

It's all about proving it on the track and proving to people that have different views wrong. ”

I have been in discussions with the BBC regarding my involvement with SPOTY after hearing what I believe to be very outdated and derogatory comments from a fellow SPOTY nominee. ”

I live in a beautiful village in the middle of the countryside, and being able to disappear off on my bike for a couple of hours two or three times a week is a wonderful way to relax. ”

There's definitely football in the blood, but my body made my decision for me that I was going to be an Olympic athlete instead. ”

I thought I was going to jump further than that, but I don't care - I'm Olympic champion. ”

Ultimately, I'm enjoying what I'm doing. ”

I'm very driven, and there are lots of things I can't do. ”

To put up with me, you have to be patient. ”