Joy when you watch them win, devastation when they lose, ferrying them back and forth to training and keeping them motivated… it takes hard work raising a child who's dedicated to sports.
Feats of extraordinary athleticism, strength and endurance, as well as giving us a sense of pride for our country. These are just a few things that make the Olympic Games amazing for us viewers. But what makes an Olympian? Being talented at their chosen sport is only one part of it, with the rest being about tenacity, self-belief and a great support system. We speak to one mum who’ll be sitting in the stands in Paris, watching her daughter going for gold.
