#11544629, By JuanKerr Rio Olympics & Paralympics 2016

JuanKerr 17 Aug 2016 10:18:29 37,710 posts
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From an article in the Guardian:

Kenny’s unassuming nature has its downsides, not least for his bank balance. Though he has more medals than Trott he appears happy for her to steal the limelight. “Basically Laura earns lots of money and I don’t,” he said once.

While Trott is paid to advertise sofas and leggings he had no commercial endorsements coming in to Rio. “It used to frustrate me a little bit seeing guys getting cars and bits and pieces like that, but the way it’s ended up I’m really happy with. I like to fly under the radar a little bit and be able to live my life. It’s not like I’m starving to death,” he said.

Asked if he thought his life would change now that he has six gold medals, Kenny was true to form: “I hope not.”