Paralympics: Faye Rogers reflects on ‘unbelievable’ journey to gold

“It’s unbelievable,” Rogers told BBC Scotland. “It’s three years as of now since my accident and it’s just such a lovely full circle.

“Being told you’re never going to be able to compete again, or even swim properly, as someone whose life revolved around swimming was really, really tough.

“I’m really proud of myself for bouncing back from that. My coach, Patrick Miley, has played a huge part. He supported me since day one.

“I had to phone Patrick from the hospital after the accident and I’d never actually worked with him yet. I was so anxious making that call because I didn’t want to let him down.

“I wasn’t sure what he was going to say and he just couldn’t have been more supportive. We’ve gone from there and my mum and dad and my whole family really, they’ve never stopped supporting me.”

So much must have gone through her mind before a race of that enormity considering everything that had come before. However, Rogers entirely grasped her chance.

“It’s not sunk in yet and, when I was on the podium, I was in shock,” she said. “I didn’t know where to look and I just couldn’t stop grinning. It’s unbelievable. I couldn’t be happier.

“You obviously hope to win but don’t dare to think about it because, if it doesn’t happen, it’ll only make it hurt more.

“Finishing, touching the wall, was the first time that I let myself think about it and I was just like, wow!”