Laser focus key to McLellan win

Congratulations Sally McClellan for winning Silver in the 100m Hurdles in Beijing. Watching Sally's interviews post the semi and the final made it clear to me that this girl has the right mindset of a champion. She demonstrates an ability to focus during the race and then seemed very clear in how to prioritise her thoughts directly after the semi-final. Very down to earth, able to enjoy the moment and yet looking forward to the next step. Sally's stated goal was to make the Olympic final though I am curious when she decided to aim higher for a medal. Was it once she made the final, or was it something she had put into her future some time ago and kept it to herself.
Sometimes when we share our lofty goals with others, the small-mindedness of well-meaning friends might stamp out the fire that burns within. I believe it can be better to keep our grandest goals close to our heart.
During the interview post-final, Sally had the look of someone who had seen this potential outcome before - and now it had actually occurred! What an amazing surprise that must have been - to think, this mind stuff actually works. It happened perhaps exactly as she had created.
Sure, I'm mind-reading here but I feel confident in stating the Sally McLellan has put as much training into her mindset as she has into her physical strength, speed and agility. The rewards are hers and who knows what she will set out to do now that she realises that anything is possible.