Hannah Scott: Olympic champion ‘treasuring’ every day on road to LA Games

One thing that hasn’t changed is that Scott will be making the calls, just like she did in those final few hundred metres in the Olympic final when Great Britain edged the Netherlands on the final stroke.

“I’m back to being the boss,” laughs Scott.

“I feel way more comfortable this Olympic cycle being a leader for the scullers and maybe across the team.

“Especially in the boat because I think naturally I fell into that position through to Paris. This time around, I feel more comfortable just saying I’m a leader and being a leader because we do need direction.

“But also, good leaders are honest, and they’re not above anyone else. I’m very much just another part of the puzzle but I’m happy to share my experience to help others, which is something that I think has been quite helpful this cycle.”

Scott certainly seems in a good place, drawing strength from the past as she builds to the future.

“I have honestly said every day since Paris, I’ve been grateful to be rowing and doing the job I’m doing because I absolutely love it, and I wouldn’t do anything else in the world.

“I think being an elite sportswoman is just such a cool job and such a cool experience that it can’t last forever and I’m very aware of that.

“So I’m just enjoying it, for as long as it lasts.”