First sporting success? North Schools Cross Country, Bronze Medal, 2002

Finest sporting moment? European Gold at U23 Championships, Ostrava, CZE and my 45.33 relay split

Your tip for the top: Work hard and don’t lose sight of your goals no matter how dark things get

First international / ‘big time’ call-up: British Schools International, Tullamore, Ireland – 400m & 4x400m

How do you feel when you know you are representing your team / country? Overwhelming sense of pride and honour mixed with a sense of duty to run well.

How and why did you get involved in your sport? Primary school sports day, I joined my local athletics because I wanted to win my final sports day sprint!

What is your favourite moment in the history of sport? When Team GB beat the Americans in the 1991 World Championships, Tokyo and when Michel Johnson broke the world 400m record.

Who has been the biggest influence on your sporting career? My coach Piotr Haczek, he has helped me to see my potential and as an Olympian as well as World and European medallist he is a great role model.

Any family connections to sport? All my family are really sporty

Who has been your toughest opponent and why? On the track every opponent is a tough opponent

Three words that describe you: motivated, determined & banterous

Who would you most like to meet? I’ve still to meet Sir Roger Bannister

What is your most prized possession? My photo collection, so many fond memories

What is your biggest passion away from sport? Languages – I love learning and speaking foreign languages

Favourite sport(s) other than your own? Tennis, Rugby, Golf 

Top tips to relax? A good film

What is your ultimate ambition? Olympic Final

Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Finishing off my athletics career and looking forward to the new challenges