By Jo Waters
PUBLISHED: 18:21 EST, 28 May 2012 | UPDATED: 18:21 EST, 28 May 2012
Olympic gold medal hopeful Dai Greene has had to overcome more than just track hurdles in his career.
The world 400m hurdles champion suffers from epilepsy, a condition which affects the brain and causes repeated seizures.
But while the condition usually requires daily medication, Dai has chosen to control his symptoms without drugs, opting instead for a strict healthy-living regimen.
'Thankfully, I've never had a seizure while competing and the thought of having one on the track doesn't enter my head either,' said Dai Greene
For the 26-year-old Welshman from Llanelli its now no alcohol, a healthy, balanced diet, lots of sleep and a set daily routine.
The approach is working for Dai and he has been seizure-free since coming off his anti-epilepsy medication in 2006.
He has since become one of Britains top elite athletes culminating in winning the 400m hurdles World Championships in South Korea last year.
He is now one of Team GBs brightest hopes for a gold medal at the Olympics.
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Olympics hero Dai Greene: How clean living has conquered my epilepsy