Miss Francis, how do you feel about gymnast who openly say who their hero is in the same sport and then has to compete against them at major comps. (for example Max Whitlock's fav. gymnast is Uchimura) Does it make it any harder?
Not for some one like Max who believes in his training and his ability. But someone who is easily star struck and not as calm and confident it would be harder for sure. It definitely depends on the individual