Rhasidat Adeleke has her head screwed on better than most professional athletes, it's hard to believe that the high-flying Irish sprinter is just 16-years-old.
The Tallaght native, who turns 17 later this month, has her eyes on Japan next year after bringing home 100m and 200m gold at the Olympic Youth Festival last month in Azerbaijan.
As part of the Ireland 4x100m relay team, she could still qualify for the 2020 Olympics but admitted that she won't be too disappointed if she'll have to settle for Paris in 2024.
"I don't know, I think it's possible to be honest," Adeleke said at the Dublin Sports Fest launch yesterday.
"I think our main way to have qualified was the World Relays and we just slightly missed it there. Hopefully we can achieve the qualifying time and if we don't, it's not the end of the world.
"We have next time - we're all pretty young. The whole squad is pretty young so yeah, 2024 will probably be the (goal)."
A teenage sensation, Adeleke is renowned for her strong performances at international competitions, and with hefty expectations resting on her shoulders - she's just happy to wear the green of Ireland.
She said: "Even at juveniles, winning used to feel like winning the Olympics and then when you go to a different stage it's like '- it's much more nerve-racking.
"It's so different, there's people from different countries and there's more pressure. It's more publicised and there's everyone watching.
"It's such a privilege wearing the Irish vest and representing your country, a lot of people wish to even go international and talk about getting a medal, but I'm just proud to wear the vest."
After arriving home from Baku last week, the teenager is looking forward to a couple of weeks off to 'chill' and catch up on her social life before final year of school and the Leaving Cert beckons.
With an intense year ahead, Adeleke believes that striking a balance will be key as she paves a career as both an athlete and a professional.
Adeleke added: "Leaving cert (is the priority), it would have to be.
"But athletics is close behind it, I've got my priorities. I'm just going to have to take care of my homework and my projects as soon as I get them, don't leave them or let them drag along - I'd have to do it as soon as I get it.
"I'd need to decide pretty quick (about university). I don't know. I feel like America is a bit risky to be honest. I don't know, it's kind of tricky. I'm happy with the set up here."
Rhasidat Adeleke was speaking at the launch of the #ThisIsMyDublin campaign promoting Dublin City Sportsfest 2019. Sportsfest is a week-long celebration of sport and physical activity from 23-29 of September. Everyone is encouraged to participate regardless of age, ability or background.
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