Greg Rutherford is the Olympic champion, European champion and Commonwealth Games champion. He is also a new father, of a young son named Milo. Those around him, credit Milo and his lovely mum, Susie, with providing Greg with a quiet confidence and demeanor that is allowing him to focus on the battle to gain the only medal he is missing: a World Outdoor Championship medal.
Greg Rutherford,
photo courtesy of Dan Vernon Photography for the GreatCityGames
On Saturday, May 9, 2015, with imminent rain, and cold and wind in their faces, the long jumpers braved challenging conditions with the support of a vocal and cheering crowd. Greg Rutherford jumped 8.01m, 7.96m, 7.86m and 7.92m to win the competition.
After the second jump, Greg came over and said to me, smiling, ” The sun is out, perhaps it will help with some better jumps!” Greg was totally relaxed.
This interview was done on Friday, 8 May at the GreatCity Games presser. Special thanks to Greg Rutherford for his relaxed nature and sense of humor.
