She spoke about how she needed to be up early every day to train, but how she never used that as an excuse for her schoolwork. She would come home every day after school and do her homework straight away before heading off to train again at night.
Rebecca explained that books have always been important to her, but in different ways throughout her life. When she was younger she read for enjoyment, as she got older reading became the tool she used to improve herself at university and police training college.
Rebecca competed at the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece in 2004. She showed us a few pictures of her time there. She explained to us that having talent can only get you so far, and that dedication and hard work are much more important in taking you places.
Rebecca read her favourite book to us. It was by Dr. Seuss and it was titled "Oh the places you will go". The book was about the same sort of thing she was telling us about. Having the right attitude will take you amazing places and ensure you do great things.
"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose" - Dr. Seuss
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