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England long jumper Greg Rutherford keen to retain Olympic title

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England long jumper Greg Rutherford hopes that he will be in peak condition for the Olympics in two years' time after winning the Commonwealth title.

Long jump champion Greg Rutherford has said that he hopes to be in "peak condition" going into the 2016 Olympics.

The Team England athlete added to the gold medal that he won in the 2012 Olympics with a 8.20m jump at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow last night.

The 27-year-old told BBC Breakfast: "You do push your body to its ultimate limits, there is always a risk you are going to be hurt. Sadly last year I had nothing but injuries, but for it all to finally come back together here is a really big deal, I am over the moon.

"I can't let it slip now. I've got the European championships in two and a half weeks, so there is no time for partying or celebration yet. In terms of the next Olympics in Rio, I'll be 29, which is a good age for long jumpers. I hope to still be in peak condition and retain my title."

Rutherford, who won silver in Delhi four years ago, broke the British record with a leap of 8.51m earlier this year.

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