We can't all win Olympic medals. Even I never won one.

I have won all the medals that I can win over the 20 years, except for an Olympic gold. I won't miss the chance this time.

Three events. Three gold medals. I was news, big news, in the sports world.

I said back in 2010 when I was rubbish at the European championships, 'If I never win an omnium until 2012, I don't care.' I then won Olympic gold.

Over the years, I've made many sacrifices to win two Olympic gold medals and put together winning streaks that will never be broken.

It took me time to realize that the men who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon are just men, just like me.