When you get to an event like the Olympic Games, you can put too much pressure on yourself. Votes: 14
Obviously, losing a parent is very difficult. I miss my dad every day, but I know he would be proud to see me continuing to swim and going for another shot at the Olympics. Votes: 9
I miss my dad every day, but I know he would be proud to see me continuing to swim and going for another shot at the Olympics. Votes: 9
I've been in a Speedo half my life. So I am really comfortable with my body. Votes: 7
Being happy outside the pool means fast swimming in the pool. Votes: 7
I know there's life after the Olympics. Votes: 5
Most people take long breaks after Olympics. I needed some normalcy back in my life, so I came back to the pool. Votes: 5
I think you have to be weird to swim breaststroke. Votes: 5
One of the things you learn when you get married is how you need to always work on continuing to make it better. Votes: 4
If I have one message to young swimmers about taking care of their bodies, it's definitely take care of your shoulders. Votes: 4
After my cancer diagnosis, I really took my swimming to a new level. Votes: 3
I attacked my cancer diagnosis the same way I attack training and competing, and that's pretty fearless. Votes: 3
I don't let myself get upset about the little nitpicky things anymore. Votes: 2
I think being an athlete prepares you for more things than people give us credit for. Votes: 2
At 28, you need recovery time after training. Votes: 1
I've kind of got an out in cancer. It keeps things in perspective for me. Votes: 0
I'm really looking forward to just concentrating on the swimming part now instead of what's going on with me outside the pool. Votes: 0