Victoria Pendleton Quotes

British - Athlete | September 24, 1980 -

Apparently, I have such a serious race face, even when I'm doing a bit of work, at first everybody wasn't sure if I was enjoying it or not. But it's absolutely exhilarating. It feels like you're one with your horse and you're flying.

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It's a rare and special feeling to ride a racehorse.

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I've been told from the start, 'Don't fall in love with the horses'. But that's so hard. I'm in awe.

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There's footage of me bouncing around, all uncoordinated, trying to work out how on earth you're supposed to do a rising trot on a really extravagant moving eventing horse.

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You have to be realistic. I'd love to be more famous, have lots of people supporting me, people knowing my name, but I need a tennis racket or a golf club or to play football. Being a female, I don't stand a chance.

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It would be great to be recognised for my achievements, but Sports Personality isn't about that.

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I thrive on having support around me, even if they are not actively doing something. I feel happier, more confident.

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I love watching Crufts on the television, especially the agility tests; I find them very impressive.

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As weird as it is it to see yourself on screen, it made everything we've been through seem very real. And, well, London is only weeks away now.

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I quite enjoy sport, and I'm now an Olympic champion. It's a bit weird, isn't it?

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I used to wear miniskirts with my GB top, and sparkly sandals, and the boys would be like: 'Oh my gosh, this girl cannot be serious.'

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A lot of women in sport tend to take on a very masculine, aggressive look. They want to be perceived as being strong and powerful. I never lost that sense of wanting to retain my femininity.

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