Rebecca Adlington Interview Part 2

The transcript discusses the challenges and uncertainties in sports, including financial aspects and the importance of funding. It covers training cycles, maintaining fitness, and the personal sacrifices athletes make. The pressure to perform and self-imposed expectations are examined, along with a personal anecdote about meeting the Queen. The reality of fame and money in swimming is also reflected upon, highlighting the sport's grounding nature.

What personal sacrifices do athletes make for their sport, and how do they perceive these sacrifices?

In what ways do athletes handle pressure to perform, and how does it differ from external expectations?