Lizzy Yarnold: Proud to be a part of skeleton's rise

Two months ago, Lizzy Yarnold won Great Britain's first gold medal of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics in the women's skeleton.

The 25-year-old says life since then has been "absolutely insane" but that she's excited to see the sport's profile growing.

"We're just so proud of our success so far," she said.

"We've only been in for four [Winter Olympic] cycles and we've got a medal in every competition."

Lizzy led after every round of the skeleton competition in Sochi

Yarnold's gold followed Amy Williams' win in Vancouver, Shelly Rudman's silver in 2006 and Alex Coomber's third place in Salt Lake City.

Lizzy says her medal win hasn't stopped her focusing on how Britain's success can continue at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

"I don't think anyone can put more pressure on me than I do myself.

"I'm very proud to be a strong British sportswoman. On the back of 2012 there were so many inspirational characters and I think it just shows that woman can be strong in a whole variety of sports."

The athlete, who only started skeleton six years ago, said her role now also includes inspiring younger athletes.

She added: "We've always got new athletes coming through trying to knock me off the podium.

"You might not have found your sport until you're a lot older.

"Just keep trying out new things and one day you might really succeed."

Lizzy says her mum Judith (right) hated watching when she first started the sport

It may be easy to start thinking ahead to Pyeongchang, but Lizzy said there are a few things that stand out about her win on 14 February.

She said: "Obviously, when I crossed the line and I looked up from the sled and saw the number one so I knew that I'd won the race.

"Then seeing my mum, my dad and my family and friends, their faces and how much they were a part of it.

"They've all been through the hard times but now they get to celebrate with me."

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