Max Whitlock: When were you happiest?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

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Recorded Max Whitlock said elsewhere, not written here

Standing on the podium in Rio: winning a gold medal for the pommel was 100% the pinnacle of my career.

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

Others on this question

In the hospital when my children were born.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, February 2021 source ↗

Jo Nesbø Norwegian writer and musician

When Molde won the Norwegian premier league in 2011, the year the club was 100 years old.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 April 2026 source ↗

Meg Rosoff American novelist

Swimming in the North Sea at midnight, surrounded by phosphorescence.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 November 2013 source ↗

Having fun with my sisters back in the day. I miss playing cards and fighting over crabs with them every weekend.

Recorded Vanity Fair, The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, December 2020 source ↗

At the Olympics, after my floor gold medal.

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

My coach, Scott Hann, for all the stress before competitions.

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

Usain Bolt for his attitude, the amount of confidence he’s got, the way he delivers every time.

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

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 ↗

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