I think everything in Canada was rolling for us so well that we almost couldn't fail. It is a different scene in Europe. It would be nice to just keep on winning heading towards the Games.

In the morning we drink lots of espresso. That's our ritual.

It might be one of the last sprint relays we do together. To finish it with an Olympic medal, I'm not going to say it was surreal. We promised each other we wouldn't get too fruity at the end of this.

To do well here is such a great feeling. It's been quite a tough schedule lately with three races in three days, but I can really feel my pacing coming back. I feel like I'm getting better with every race.

I did have a brief flash of 'Oh no, not now, not here.' In a way it was a huge setback. It meant a little extra double poling for me at the start of my leg. But fortunately ... it wasn't insurmountable.

I wanted to be on the podium. That's what I was going for and I missed it. This has happened a few times in the past. I've been fourth at a world championships. It's a hard place to be, I'll admit it. I'll live.