The importance of competition - an athlete's perspective

Athletes share their perspectives on the importance of competition, venue quality, testing themselves, and keeping teenagers engaged in the sport.

Hear what some of our athletes, including 400m hurdler Jacob Paul, had to say about the following: 00:06 - How important is the track record of a venue for your interest in competing there? 00:29 - How important is it to test yourself against the best around you in the country? 01:29 - What makes for a positive experience at a competition other than performing well? 02:54 - How would you encourage more teenagers to stick to competing if they don’t win all the time?