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The athletes: Jonnie Peacock

"I want to be like a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon - I'll only get better with age"

"I want to be like a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon - I'll only get better with age"

Jonnie Peacock is an up-and-coming 100m athlete, and he’s already made a big impact

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Q&A

 What's been your career highlight so far?
"Probably putting on the Great Britain kit at the BT Paralympic World Cup 2010 - it was only my fourth professional race."

Who has been your toughest opponent?
"Running the 100m in the next lane to Oscar Pistorius was awesome. I used to watch his races and interviews on YouTube. He's the biggest thing in the Paralympics. He's obviously the man to beat!"

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Factfile: Jonnie Peacock

Hometown: Cambridge

Date of birth: 28 May 1993

Event: Athletics

Event:
Athletics

Career highlights

2010 BT Paralympic World Cup

 

12.23 seconds in 100m
8.42 seconds in 60m

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