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Ennis to seek Kluft's advice ahead of 2012 Games

ESPN staff
June 14, 2010
English hopes will be pinned on Jessica Ennis in 2012 © Getty Images
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Jessica Ennis plans to seek advice from Carolina Kluft, the three-time world champion heptathlete, as she attempts to deal with the pressure of being the home favourite at the 2012 Olympic Games.

Ennis is planning to launch a bid for gold in three events at the London Games - 100 metres hurdles, sprint relay and the heptathlon - which will only ramp up the level of expectation heaped on her shoiulders.

"Kluft's coach was saying it would probably be a good idea to have a chat with her," Ennis said. "I think it could be good. She's obviously gone through it all and experienced it."

After finishing second to Hyleas Fountain in a three-event challenge in New York at the weekend, Ennis revealed that she was relieved to have sorted out her difficulties with the long jump.

"The long jump was niggling away and that's what I wanted to get from here," Ennis said after recording a distance of 6.51 metres in the event.

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