
Mollie (M): Who is here to cheer you on? Your whole family?
Reina (R): No, my family is too big! My mom, brother, and boyfriend are a few of the family members that are here. I am waiting for them now.
M: Have you competed yet?
R: Yes, I came in 2nd place in my heat today and the finals are tomorrow.
M: When did you arrive in London?
R: I came 3 days ago to get used to the environment. It is an amazing event to be held here in London.
M: How do you feel about completing in England when there is always a little rivalry with France?
R: We each have a great history and live so close to each other, yet we are very different culturally. I really like how into sport Great Britain is.
M: With the success of so many female athletes, will the Olympics change women participating in sport?
R: For the average woman, it is very important to be healthy and stay in shape. I think the Olympics will encourage that.
M: Does your family exercise with you? Was your mom active when you were growing up?
R: No, my training is too extreme but my family is active. My boyfriend is Dutch and cycles a lot. My mom is adventurous and recently tried hang gliding, but she wasn't that sporty growing up.
M: Why did you become an athlete?
R: I switched schools and the coach saw something in me. I was able to travel for free so I said yes. There are so many different faces and mentalities to see when I travel.
M: Are there any high-profile athletes you are hoping to meet, such as Usain Bolt or Michael Phelps?
R: Since I do athletics, I am around Usain on the track. In the end of the 2004 Olympics, I went to a party with lots of the athletes and Michael Phelps was there. I am more interested in meeting people who have achieved the goal they set out to do, like Jessica Ennis.
M: If/when you win a medal, where will you keep it?
R: I haven't thought about that, but I know I am going to give thanks to God.
M: What is next for you?
R: Right now I am focusing on my dream of getting a medal. Athletics season is just starting so I have the Diamond League circus competition next.
M: Is there any advice you would give aspring athletes?
R: Believe in yourself, not the dream killers who say negative things about you.
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