Lynn Davies — British Athlete born on May 20, 1942,

Lynn Davies CBE is a Welsh former track and field athlete who specialised in the long jump. He was the 1964 Olympic champion in the event. He was born in Nantymoel near Bridgend and was a member of the Cardiff Amateur Athletic Club... (wikipedia)

It's perseverance that's the key. It's persevering for long enough to achieve your potential.
As a youngster, I enjoyed sport and my ambition was to be a great sportsman.
There are hurdles to overcome in sport and in life. Sport is a very valuable learning ground for how to live your life in the best possible way.
It's not just about a coach telling you what to do and just following it unthinkingly.
It's about lessons for life. It's not just about winning either.