New Zealand shot-put legend Valerie Adams is hoping for a cannonball run at the London Olympic Games in August. She has the psychological edge over her competitors, this month regaining the world indoor title. She is the reigning women's Olympic champion, triple world champion and double Commonwealth champion. Adams, 27, holds the New Zealand, Oceania and Commonwealth records and is joint record holder at the world champs with a personal-best throw of 21.4m. Some of our Twelve Questions with Adams are inspired by the Proust questionnaire. Here are her answers ...
What is the greatest challenge you've had to overcome to be where you are?
Dealing with a divorce from my husband and my coach in 2010 and overcoming life obstacles.
Describe your pre-performance ritual? Is there a thing you must always do - that you feel superstitious about - before going out on to the field?
I do blast music while I am getting ready, but no ritual as such. I always pack the night before a major competition and double- and triple-check before leaving, with priorities being throwing shoes, belt and uniform.
