subjects that fascinate one of Irelands superstars

Having to wear white socks, looking up to Cristiano Ronaldo and getting bamboozled by Game of Thrones. Just some of the key subjects that fascinate one of Irelands superstars of the track - Mark English.On Thursday you can find out even more about the 800m star in Sky Academys latest documentary on the Sports Scholars.WATCH: I am Mark English (originally aired on Sky Sports, now available On Demand via sky Go)The 23-year-old is one of 11 Sky Academy Sports Scholars and is all set for his Olympic debut this summer and hes answered a few personal questions.1. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOURSELF YOU DIDNT AT THE START OF THE SEASON?That my form can change in a day. Nothing is guaranteed in this sport and it is both cruel and beautiful in equal measures. Mark is a big fan of Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo 2. SUM UP THE STATE OF YOUR HEAD AND BODY FOR RIOExcited to take on the worlds best! 3. WHATS THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN THIS YEAR?The best thing to happen was to be selected for my first Olympic Games. I missed London by 0.17s so it was a huge relief to run the qualifying standard at the London Anniversary Games last year. 4. IF YOU WERE AN ANIMAL WHAT WOULD IT BE?A wild charizard5. WHO IS YOUR BIGGEST INSPIRATION?Probably one of the European distance runners throughout the 80s. Mark is keen on seeing Bono and U2 in action 6. WHICH OTHER SPORT STARS DO YOU ADMIRE?Robbie Keane, Cristiano Ronaldo, Padraig Harrington, Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Jessica Ennis-Hill.7. DO YOU EVER THINK ABOUT UNUSUAL THINGS WHEN YOU RUN?Yes, like why did Bran have to go into his dream in Game of Thrones and get Hodor killed.8. IF YOU WERENT AN ATHLETE, WHAT WOULD YOU BE? Hard to know really. I liked football growing up so I mightve pursued that. 9. ANY MOTTOS OR PHRASES THAT MOTIVATE YOU?Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. - Albert Einstein10. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY?Cooking the onions for dinner the other day. Mark has learned from the best with mentor Darren Campbell providing sound advice 11. WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?A good sketch. And pretty much most Tommy Tiernan and Dara OBriain shows. 12. WHAT MAKES YOU ANGRY?Doping in sport.13. DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN THREE WORDSCompetitive, determined and lively.14. ANY SUPERSTITIONS?Having to wear white socks when racing. Making sure my spikes are a tight, snug fit. 15. WHAT MUSIC ARE YOU INTO?Most. Would love to attend a U2 or Coldplay concert. In other words, if anyone is thinking of presents to buy me, you know Ill forever put you on my list of friends. 16. WHAT TV SHOWS ARE YOU INTO?Game of Thrones and Narcos. 17. HOW DO YOU RELAX OFF THE TRACK?Spend time with friends visiting places, hiking, swimming and going to the movies. Mark English recently returned to the track after a three-month injury 18. WHAT THREE PEOPLE WOULD YOU INVITE TO DINNER?Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Tommy Tiernan. 19. WHAT ARE YOU MOST PROUD OF ACHIEVING?Egg and spoon race champion in 1998 in my primary school of Woodland National School, Letterkenny. 20. AMBITIONS FOR NEXT FIVE YEARS?To continue being happy and to continue doing what I love. 21. WHATS THE BEST THING ABOUT BEING A SKY SCHOLAR?Learning from the best. Ive been lucky enough to talk with Olympic gold medalists in Chris Hoy, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Darren Campbell. Thats a fantastic privilege.And the head of the Sky Scholars Academy Tony Lester has always been able to provide sound advice, especially around championships.WATCH: I am Mark English (originally aired on Sky Sports, now available On Demand via sky Go) Also See: About the Scholarship Meet the athletes Blogs Videos Greg Olsen Jersey . -- Alex Anthopoulos spoke volumes with what he didnt say on right-hander Ervin Santana. Ryan Kalil Jersey . 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