Jones herself, who became Team GB’s first Winter Olympics medallist in a snow sport event – was simply relieved to come through the situation unscathed – and surpass her target.
“In December I had a tough time and I had to stay at home and not being on the snow was really tough, but I got through it,” said Jones.
“I was aiming for the final and not thinking beyond that point and I am genuinely very proud of what I’ve achieved.”
She has no immediate retirement plans and has talked of learning a “few more moves” before hanging up the snowboard for the final time.
Jones also plans to spend more time mentoring and coaching young athletes.
“I may be a bit older [than her team-mates] but hopefully I can inspire some of the kids to get involved,” she said.
“I definitely want to get involved in the juniors and coaching and camps.
“I’ve always been interested in that but would love to do more. I feel I have snowboarding knowledge I can pass on.”
