Athletes from across the world have come together for this year's Paris Olympic Games, each with their own stories and backgrounds that have shaped them into who they are today.
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.
One athlete who has been through a tremendous amount in the lead-up to her second appearance at the Olympics is British canoeist Kimberley Woods.
After battling years of bullying, depression and self-harm, the now 28 year old is more determined than ever to secure herself a gold medal, after narrowly missing out during the final of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
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