Elise Christie sets sights on medal haul in PyeongChang
Last Updated: 08/02/18 9:07am
Elise Christie is setting her sights on a medal haul at the Winter Olympics and admits the atmosphere at the Games will spur her on.
Christie endured a miserable time at the Games four years ago after being disqualified in three separate events and suffering subsequent online abuse and death threats, but now insists she is raring to make amends.
"I remember one of my first comments being - 'well I won't be going to another Olympics now' after Sochi," Christie told Sky Sports News.
"So it is ironic because I'm excited about these games all the more, because if anything it feels more exciting to be here because the crowd is so animated, they will boo or shout your name or cheer and I'm more excited to race here than I have been anywhere else."
The 27-year-old will be banking on her own talent to get her through but, as far as good luck charms go, she is happy about one thing ahead of the Games.
She said: "The stadium is really pretty. It's purple, one of my favourite colours, it's very nice on the eyes."
Watch the video above to hear Christie's thoughts ahead of the Winter Olympics...
