Quotes from Greg Rutherford

My entire life, I've been searching for acceptance.

Athletics set the right sentiment for a clean and believable sport.

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

During your career, you put yourself in peak physical condition, but then you bear the brunt of it for the rest of your life.

I was persuaded to see 'The Muppets' by a friend, and I regretted it. A very boring hour and a half.

When I picked athletics, I knew I wanted to be an Olympic champion.

Take noise-cancelling headphones, a good book, and wear comfy clothes.

My favourite series of all time has been 'Band of Brothers.' That was amazing; I've watched that so many times.

I am pleased I went from fourth back into a medal position, but bronze is not good enough for me.

All I can do is turn up and compete.

If other people have problems with my competitions, then there's nothing I can do.

It was when my American coach Dan Pfaff came over from the States in 2009 and started working with me that we really began to look at my diet. He decided I was eating too many carbohydrates, so I cut back on bread. Over the next year I lost weight and became leaner.

I do weights three or four times a week, and it has had an incredible impact on my confidence.

Lolo Jones came up to me and said, 'Well done, Greg,' and I don't think I've ever spoken to her in my life.

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 would love to be an historian. I'm a bit of a history geek and love books and programmes on the subject.

I always start the day with a protein shake: protein powder mixed with water, peanut butter, and yoghurt to thicken it up.

Fruit is carb-based, and I limit carbs when training hard.

The type of IBS I am prone to is the constipation type, where I get trapped wind and can get sharp painful spasms in my intestines as well as having sluggish bowels.

I have a real passion for anything medieval, which is why I love the drama series 'Game Of Thrones.'

I was that ginger kid who always wanted people to like him. It's hard, and you've got a big chip on your shoulder for a long time.

It's changed from one-hit wonder to 'Greg Rutherford wins events.' That's what I've always wanted, that level of recognition.

It would be pretty special if I could win two Olympic gold medals, one at the Summer Games and one from the Winters, so I'm going to give it a real go.

The DNA showed I have a level of endurance in me which I never really realised, which makes sense.