“HE’S always been a very positive person,” says Ginny (pictured above with Mark at the 1984 Olympics). “I don’t think he looks ahead and thinks, ‘Oh, what if…’; he thinks, ‘It will be fine,’ and it always is!
“I was with him when Charisma arrived. I thought, ‘He’s jolly sweet, but you’re going to need rollerskates to ride him.’ But, typically, Mark thought, ‘Why not?’, and there you go, he became a double Olympic champion.
“He’s very modest, but confident with it, without ever being arrogant. He’s a strong character, but is also very kind and thoughtful.
“His wife Carolyn is a wonderful supporter and team player. She also has that attitude of ‘it’ll be all right on the night’, and they are a great combination.”…
