Some of today's athletes do not have that kind of pride. They left school at 16, have never had a job in their life and are getting Lottery funding, earning money as an athlete.
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I think we'll be going to Melbourne with the confidence and the belief that we can actually win it,
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There was no money in the sport but we'd be out there day in, day out, rain or shine, doing it.
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My first love is the sport, and it will always be my priority.
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Obviously I was disappointed when it fell into disuse, because it was my own track named after me, but I am sure all those youngsters we lost will be coming back, and I certainly intend to be down here as much as I can, coaching and advising.
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