According to Prinsloo, she has been working for seven years to get to this point.
"It doesn’t just happen overnight. One must never be discouraged. Every setback requires a comeback and one must make sure it’s a good one."
Prinsloo, who has competed for the national team at world and continental level since 2008, has described Rio as the highlight of her career.
"My lifetime goal and dream came true. I had to sacrifice so much to be selected for this team, but it made giving up all these things worth it."
Prinsloo, who has been working with University of Johannesburg coach Emmarie Fouche, qualified for the Games after a successful 6.78m leap on her last attempt at the SA Student Championships in May.
Prinsloo’s next goal is to make the final at the Games. Her personal best is 6.81m.
