Jessica Ennis has praised the Olympic crowd for the reception she was handed during the opening two events of the heptathlon earlier today.
The British athlete, competing in front of a home support, was cheered loudly when her name was read out prior to the 100m hurdles.
"Just stepping into the stadium blew me away," she told BBC Sport. "How much [the crowd] got behind me was amazing.
"I was nervous but strangely calmer than I have been at previous tournaments."
During the hurdles discipline, the 26-year-old broke the British record with a time that would have been good enough to win gold in the individual event during the 2008 Games in Beijing.
"I'm literally speechless," she added. "When I crossed the line I had to double check because I could not believe that time."
Ennis currently tops the heptathlon standings heading into the evening session.
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Liam Apicella
Liam Apicella
