CLEAN : British Olympic team gathers for ball in central London

The speaker reflects on taking a year off to explore personal goals and emphasizes the importance of having an identity beyond sports. They discuss the promising future of BMX in the UK due to increased funding and talent. The speaker also highlights the ongoing challenges in sports and the transient nature of success.

What is the speaker planning to do in the upcoming year?

• Take a year off to reflect

• Retire from athletics

• Start a new sport

• Move to Paris

According to the speaker, what is crucial for achieving freedom in one's field?

• Focusing solely on sports

• Training harder than others

• Winning every competition

• Balancing different aspects of life

What recent announcement has British Cycling made regarding BMX?

• Decreasing funding for BMX

• Increasing funding for BMX

• Introducing new BMX competitions

• Eliminating BMX from the Olympics

What does the speaker believe about the future of BMX in the UK?

• It is uncertain and risky

• It is bright and full of opportunities

• It is only popular in certain regions

• It is declining rapidly

What challenge does the speaker anticipate facing in the coming months?

• Learning a new sport

• Finding new sponsors

• Competing against the same riders

• Retiring from competitions