“At the end of 1995, after several seasons out of the sport through injury, I decided to embark on one final comeback in time for the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games. I teamed up with Tony Lester and Mike Whittingham. Tony as a leading and much respected coach helped me regain my competitive fitness and make the transition from sprint hurdler to 400m hurdler. Tony not only successfully took and athlete who had been out of the sport for several years and quickly made me competitive again, he also gave me the edge to fulfill the potential I had. At the same time, he had to be conscious of the fact that I was susceptible to injury, due to my past problems, so guided me through a path of caution. Tony played an important part in helping me transform me, in a matter of months, from a novice at the event, to a place amongst the world’s top 20, culminating in reaching the Olympic semi-final!”