It'll be ALLRIGHT
When Olympic gold medalist and now TV presenter, Kriss Akabusi, visited Backwell School, near Bristol , England, Peter Kirkup was there to interview him. Kriss was taking part in a scheme called Super Schools to help athletes who need financial help to get it, via fund raising for schools at schools.
Q1. What do you think of the super schools project?
A1. It is very important to help up and coming people.
Q2. What would you consider a talented person?
A2. We all have a talent for something, we just have to find it.
Q3. How much of your time does super schools take up?
A3. One day a week during term time.
Q4. How do you keep fit, now that you don't do athletics to such a high standard?
A4. I play tennis, football and basketball... badly.
Q5. How would you advise young up and coming athletes to go about becoming the best?
A5. Try many different sports, do your best and be prepared to train very hard.
Q6. Were the sporting facilities at your school as good as they will be here (Backwell school) with the lottery grant?
A6. We had very limited facilities at school.
Q7. What advantages does super schools give young adults/children?
A7. It gives those with talent the chance to use it by providing funds.
Q8. Do you have any ambitions left to fulfil?
A8. To be a good father/husband and to help my Nigerian people.
Q9. How did you have your chance to become an Olympic runner?
A9. I entered into the national championships, and came third to qualify.
Q10. In your book, you mention your childhood as an "Unhappy time", do you think this has made you stronger, mentally?
A10. Definitely!
Q11. What is your greatest achievement?
A11. European championships, 400m hurdles 1990
Q12. What has influenced your life in the biggest way?
A12. God.
Q13. At what age did you decide that running was for you?
A13. 19 years old, when I became the army champion.