Ah wow, thanks so much dude! I'll be honest, that's something that's ALWAYS good to hear!
It's funny because once you embrace the idea of doing it for personal fulfillment rather than external praise it's a much more maintainable passion. That said I think everyone needs/loves a little ego boost from time to time!
Ah I'm afraid it wasn't an Olympic Career for me, more a failed attempt to become an olympian, I made it to the Commonwealth and Olympic Trials but I was a fair way off making the team!