Three-time Olympian Derval O’Rourke on her favourite place, why she rarely gets angry and growing up spoiled
Derval O’Rourke. 'I’m probably not the most agreeable person. I tend not to just go along with things - and ask lots of questions.' Photograph: Joleen CroninThree-time Olympian Derval O’Rourke has won European championship medals and a World Indoor title in sprint hurdles. The Cork-based athlete retired from athletics in 2014 and is an expert panellist for RTÉ's coverage of the Olympic Games for Paris 2024I’m probably not the most agreeable person.
I was also the youngest of every cousin, so I think it definitely made a difference because everyone did things for me and minded me .I’m unsure because I’m not particularly religious, but I am spiritual. I hope I don’t find out for a long time.On a beach with my kids and friends eating crisp sandwiches and having a laugh.At times in my running career I put myself under too much pressure and worried about what people would think of me if I didn’t perform well.
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