After watching the gymnastics at the 2004 Olympic Games I knew straight away that was what I wanted to do.

But after eight years, my gymnastics career ended when I had to have back surgery. I felt lost and devastated, like my dreams had been shattered.

My coaches told me I’d grown too much to go back to elite gymnastics - 13cm in seven weeks. It was crazy. I went from training 32 hours a week up until the night before my operation to zero afterwards.

Laying on my back for seven weeks in recovery gave me a lot of time to think. I was more motivated than ever. The Olympic Games was still my dream. I had to find another sport, another way to get there.

The Victorian Institute of Sport had a talent-transfer program. I tried diving and absolutely loved it.

Trying a new sport at 18 was a challenge and there was a lot of personal growth for me within that transition. I’ve learned resilience and mental strength, whether it be standing on the 10-metre platform preparing to dive or facing the challenges of life head on.