Calm and collected Jack Marley carrying Olympic weight lightly

Jack Marley isn’t the type to sweat the uncontrollables.

COOL AS A BREEZE: Team Ireland boxer Jack Marley pictured during the team day for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Qualifying for the Olympics is one thing but so many more factors can colour an athlete’s chances before the first bell. 

Lane draws, weather conditions, late injuries or untimely illnesses are just some of the vagaries that can make all the difference.