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'I was bullied and wanted to die – now I'm going for Gold in the Olympics'


As she takes part in the Olympic Games for the second time, a British canoeist has detailed the personal battles she faced as a youngster on her path to competing

It's safe to say becoming an Olympic athlete isn't a walk in the park and when you're faced with personal battles that journey can seem almost impossible at times. Read MoreRelated Articles Sold-out Ryanair-approved rucksack that 'fits four days' worth of outfits' is back in stock At her lowest, Kimberley said she even considered taking her own life as she thought it would be an "easier escape", but said, "It was too hard" to not "think about other people."

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