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How would you want people to remember you?

213 answers answered between 1995 and 2026 one of 5 in 73 Questions

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Lleyton Hewitt Australian professional tennis player

As someone who got the absolute most out of themselves.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 9 July 2016 source ↗

Max Whitlock English artistic gymnast

I would like to be a legend in my sport, like Mo Farah and Chris Hoy.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 October 2016 source ↗

Simone Biles United States artistic gymnast

As a confident, inspirational and very bubbly person.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 25 February 2017 source ↗

Ivan Lendl Czech and American tennis player

As a guy who had fun.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 July 2017 source ↗

Jonnie Peacock British athlete

Someone happy and cheeky who tried to change perceptions.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 January 2018 source ↗

Harry Redknapp English football player and manager

As someone who had time for everybody.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2019 source ↗

Bradley Wiggins British former professional road and track racing cyclist

As an honest person who did his best.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 September 2019 source ↗

Joe Wicks British fitness coach, television presenter and author

As someone who helped people live healthier lives.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 May 2020 source ↗

Judy Murray Scottish tennis coach

Firm, fair, fun.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 12 December 2020 source ↗

Gareth Bale Welsh footballer

I only really care about my own opinion of myself, and my family and friends’ opinion of me. The rest is just noise.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 21 August 2021 source ↗

Adam Peaty British swimmer; Olympic champion 2016 and 2021

As a great man.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 January 2022 source ↗

Ronnie O'Sullivan English snooker player

As someone that loved what they did, embraced it wholeheartedly and never quit.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 May 2023 source ↗

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