Stephanie Labbe

“I've worked my butt off to get to where I am. I know that any chances that I'm getting is because I've worked hard and I've gotten myself to this level.”

“It's human nature - we want to be chosen, we want to be picked and when there's this thing that isn't choosing you, that can affect your self-confidence and your self-worth.”

“Adrenalin is a wonderful drug.”

“It shouldn't matter what gender you are but that's where we are right now and it's a battle.”

“We have been training penalties and for me, I know my mindset is one of my strongest attributes of my game. I know those are the moments when I can really shine, and bring the attributes that I'm good at, and that is being calm and composed and trusting myself.”

“My adrenalin was so heightened, and my neuromuscular system was so finely tuned that I struggled to come down between games, which resulted in high levels of anxiety and multiple panic attacks.”

“Weightlifting was definitely exciting.”

“Shoot-outs are always challenging, but as the keeper, I like to think that I enjoy them because there is no pressure on me.”

“I wanted people to see I am human, I do have troubles and things don't always come easy.”

“You don't become an Olympic medallist overnight and even after you do become an Olympian it doesn't make everything go away and you have this perfect life.”

“You may only touch the ball 10 or 15 times in a 90-minute game, so you always need to be present and engaged.”

“When we won gold I was expecting overwhelming relief, but it just didn't come.”

“In 2012 I hit a low in terms of confidence, enjoyment of the game, and I felt very negative and unhappy.”

“How can you top an Olympic gold other than, you know, getting a second Olympic gold?”