“I don't think there are many long jumpers who can say they have jumped so hard t…” — Greg Rutherford

My grandfather died before I was born, so I never had the chance to speak with him about his father. But I learned about him from books.

I was quite lucky: although my dad worked a lot, whenever he was free, he would play sports with me and my brother, and I can't wait to do that with my child.

I think the first time baby recognises me and smiles is going to be one of the most amazing times of my life, to be honest.

I knew I was going to be a sportsman.