Two years on

It has been almost two years since the Olympic Games came to London and almost two years since team GB was third on the medal table. In 2012 not only did we celebrate our countries achievement with pride and joy, but we also welcomed a number of young British Olympic stars.

One particular day that stood out to, I must imagine everyone who watched the 2012 Olympic games, was when team GB won three gold medals consecutively. One of those medals went to the long-jump athlete Greg Rutherford. The unexpected winner leaped into first place, beating Australian's Mitchell Watt.
As it was the first time Great Britain had won gold in long jump since 1964, it was guaranteed this event would change Greg's life.

Well without a doubt Greg Rutherford instantly became a house hold name and receiving an MBE in 2013 he certainly had become a success.

His winning streak, however, did not carry on through to the World Championships. Finishing in 14th place Greg failed to qualify for the finals, putting his short jump down to an unfortunate hamstring injury. This dramatic turn of events completed a disappointing follow-up year for the athlete, who also lost his sponsorship and split with his American coach.

Looking forward, Greg Rutherford has now set his sights on becoming a Winter Olympic champion and has decided he will try out for Skeleton and Bobsleigh this year. He hopes to be the first athlete to win medals in the summer and winter Olympics.

Despite the lows in his career, Greg Rutherford decided not to dwell on his past and instead focused on what he can achieve in the future. His aim for this year is to beat his indoor personal best of 8m, which will set him up for the summer where his goal is to win the Commonwealth Games and the European Championships.

A unique Gold Medallists who, as a country, we can be proud of.