19 Quotes by Jade Jones

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    Psychology is a big part of sport that some people do not realise. But it is a skill you have to practice.

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    The Olympics was always my be-all and end-all, so when I won, it was the best feeling in the world. But I didn't realise how much it would affect me mentally. All that pressure. I was only 19; I still didn't know everything about taekwondo, I wasn't experienced. I just did amazing on that day and won.

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    I had been thinking, 'I've got to win because I'm Olympic champion'; actually, no, it's, 'I'm an Olympic champion for life,' I can just enjoy the rest.

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    I used to be a person who just peaked for the big events, not doing too many competitions, but now you've got to go round chasing all the points because if you're not taking them, someone else is.

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    It's amazing to get one Olympic gold, but you have to be a legend to get two. And that's definitely my aim.

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    I want to be European, world and Olympic gold medallist.

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    After the Olympics and being on such a high and then losing in the World Championships, I was distraught. But now, looking back on it, I think it was the biggest blessing. I was going into every fight thinking I have to win because I am Olympic champion and putting too much pressure on myself. I lost my hunger and stopped enjoying my taekwondo.

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    I am Olympic champion for life, and I have learned to enjoy what that means.

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    The hunger has come back now because I want to be a double Olympic champion. I want to be a legend.

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