Belfast boxer Michaela Walsh says that she is aiming for a medal at the Paris Olympics but there is more to life than success in the ring.
At the Tokyo Olympics, and the 2014 and 2018 Commonwealth Games, there was pride that she gave it everything, but you could also sense the heartbreak.
"I really enjoyed the lead up to it and wanted to enjoy the experience, and because I went into the competition like that I think it is why I won the gold medal."Heading to Paris, the Belfast boxer knows she will be in contention for gold if she performs at her best."I've always wanted to be an Olympic medallist. That's what I'm going to go into Paris and aim for.
"I'll just try and be in the moment because not everyone gets to go to an Olympic Games once in their life, never mind twice."The older you get the more you learn about yourself. Boxing is just a sport. It's important to remember that as well.
"When you are going to tournaments you are always working on the things you do best, but I've been able to spend a bit of time in the ring working on any flaws.
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