The Asian Age

Ennis- Hill eyes history in Rio

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London: Jessica Ennis-Hill has history in her sights as the Olympic heptathlon champion heads to the Rio Games unburdened by stress after the pressure of carrying the hopes of a nation four years ago. Ennis- Hill will attempt to become just the third athlete to win Olympic gold, have a baby and then return to successful­ly defend their crown. “It feels completely different this year. I don’t feel that stress and pressure I had in 2012,” she said. “I kind of feel I’ve come back from injuries and having my son and got back to the top of my sport.”

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