I've got two chocolate labradors, Murphy and Dexter. They're like my children. Greg Rutherford childchocolatedexter Change image and share on social
Being in a scenario where you're thinking, 'I can't do what I want to do due to the financial burden that comes with some of it,' makes you think, 'Well, I could go and do an after-dinner speech every night.' I'd probably earn more than I could in track-and-field. But that's a dangerous scenario to get yourself into. Greg Rutherford burdendangerousdinner share on social
I want to jump far all the time and go out there and win medals. Greg Rutherford jumpmedaltime Change image and share on social
As a jumper, I try to defy gravity as long as I can. But no matter how far I jump, I'll always hit the earth eventually. Greg Rutherford defyeartheventually Change image and share on social
When I picked athletics, I knew I wanted to be an Olympic champion. Greg Rutherford athleticchampionknow Change image and share on social
If the room falls silent for a moment, all I hear is white noise. Greg Rutherford fallhearmoment Change image and share on social
Jumping isn't as important to my training as you might think; I'm only in the sandpit once a week. There's a high risk factor of injury doing it, so instead, I rely on my progress in the gym to judge how far I'll jump on the big day. Greg Rutherford bigdayfactor share on social
I'm excited by going 85 mph, head-first, down an ice track. Greg Rutherford exciteheadice Change image and share on social
People assume that you need to run fast to get to optimum fitness, but the truth is endurance lifting makes you stronger and leaner. Greg Rutherford assumeendurancefast Change image and share on social
Running up a steep hill or up steps are fantastic ways of building explosive strength. Greg Rutherford buildexplosivefantastic Change image and share on social