Mottram

His finishing position and time will indicate to historians that he had a very average run. Ninth - when he was expected to at least reach the podium, if not win.

Yet there was an accident. He fell, regained his composure and set off chasing a disappearing pack. There was no hope that he could medal. But he kept moving.

You prepare the best you can and you take what you have on the day, and perform to the best of your ability.

"I came out tonight to win but unfortunately I fell," Mottram said. "I'm disappointed but you’ve got to move on."

Keep in mind that crossing the finish line is a mere snapshot in time. It's the journey that got you to the start line that's more important. And how you acknowledge your effort on Monday.