The 23-year-old has never lacked confidence. He puts it down to his family’s support and unshakeable belief in God.

But there is a humility to him that perhaps does not show in his customary startline dances for the cameras.

Two days after becoming European indoor champion over 60m last month, he was part of an event in Wales to mark Commonwealth Day. Long after the guests had gone, he remained behind to help tidy away the chairs.

On the track, the results are starting to justify that confidence in himself.

He won Olympic bronze in the men’s 4x100m relay in Paris last summer and his world indoor title last month has further elevated his rising status in the sport.

“It’s easy to be confident,” he continues. “You can fake it.

“I’ve never been a fake confident person. I’m just Jeremiah. Some people think I am confident, over-confident, under-confident, whatever it is. But for me it’s knowing that I’m able to do what I’ve always believed I can do.