Despite my Olympic aspirations, my education has always been my long term priority. It is absolutely crucial to have a “second plan” in the works, for any athlete’s post-sporting career. Undertaking in further study and building towards a professional career in the workforce truly assists in having a positive outlook on my future, as sustainable and long lasting.

The Win Well pledge highlights the importance of both sporting ambition and wellbeing as equally important, not placing one above the other. Studying provides an unspoken sense of security, which is crucial towards a healthy mind.