I want to be a good role model for my daughter

yoghurts, and she loves pesto pasta!”

Having been open about her own body-image struggles in the past, and experienced the devastating impact of being trolled on social media over her appearance, encouraging healthy habits and a strong sense of selfconfidence in her daughter is really important to Rebecca – and she knows this starts with her own attitude and behaviours.

“I definitely want to be a good role model to Summer. Everything I do, I think of how it affects her,” explains the former athlete, who split from husband Harry Needs last year, though they remain on good terms. “That’s why I want to lead a healthy lifestyle with food and exercise. I often work-out with her, which is fun.”

Being a working mum also fits her vision of being a good role model.

While filming in Rio last August, Rebecca was honest about how hard it was being away from her baby. A few days before she was due to fly home, she posted a video on Instagram showing Summer watching her mum on TV, which Rebecca captioned with #missyou and #crying.

While the separation is a struggle, her career is important, and she hopes she’s setting a good example for her girl: “I want her to see me going to work and understanding about working hard too.” That said, there is no ‘grand plan’. “I used to have a plan, but not so much now I have Summer. I want as much time with her as possible, and I’ve definitely learnt over the past few years that whatever I do plan, it never ends up like you expected!

“I’m definitely in the middle of finding my feet again. I love being able to do different things, it makes it so interesting and fun.

“I would love to get into more sports presenting, but it takes time, patience and hard work, so I’m going to continue what I’m doing and hopefully it will pay off.”

And whatever happens, she’ll be setting aside time for switching off and having fun with her daughter.

“Me and Summer went to Spain in May, which was lovely. She loves the beach and playing in the sand,” says Rebecca. “I’m hoping to go away with her for a few days in August too, once I’m back from Budapest covering the championships.”