Despite that viewpoint, Shriever, a two-time world champion, accepts that there will inevitably be extra pressure as she waits at the start for her first race on 1 August.

“In any sport, especially BMX, you could be the fastest on the day but if your head’s not in it or things are getting to you, you’ll be done in the first round.

“It’s extremely important to be on top of things, be on top of your nerves, have a process,” she said.

So apart from the prospect of a second Olympic medal, what goals remain for Shriever?

“I’ve never been an overall World Cup champion, that’s on the list. And I think the most [Olympic] titles a women has ever won in BMX is three so I want to get up there. I want to be known as one of the greatest BMX racers of all time. That’s what keeps me going,” she added.

“To get another gold would be incredible and the scenes will be insane but what will be will be. Life won’t change massively either way. I’ve just got to enjoy the ride and see what happens.”