I'm not one that really soaks up the limelight. I'm OK with kind of escaping it.
- Derek Drouin
Kind, Escaping, Up, Limelight
High jump is such a mental thing. It's you against the bar. It's something that a lot of people struggle with, and people experience slumps and plateaus because of it.
- Derek Drouin
Experience, Mental, Against, Slump
I feel like I've changed a lot since the London Games. I was really young, and it was my first year on the international stage. I've matured physically since then, and I've become stronger, and because of that, I've gained a lot of confidence.
- Derek Drouin
London, Young, Year, Matured
Growing up as a high jumper, I said if I could ever jump 2.40, I'd be pretty satisfied with my career. It's definitely a barrier for high jumpers.
- Derek Drouin
Career, Pretty, Could, If I Could
As long as I get a medal, I'm okay with sharing it.
- Derek Drouin
Okay, Get, Medal, Sharing
It's always fun to be the underdog and surprise people. It certainly puts less pressure on you.
- Derek Drouin
Surprise, Always, Puts, Fun
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