Obviously, the competitor in you, you want to be in the top three every time in the pool.

I always tell people, I'm a better swimmer because I'm a mom and a better mom because I'm swimmer.

I don't underestimate the power of mental preparation throughout all of my training. I'm in a much better state of mind about competition.

People wanted to be friends with me for not the right reasons. They'd introduce me to somebody else as the Olympian or the swimmer. I didn't want to stand out. I wanted to blend in.

I have kids. Unbeknownst to them, they are quick to snap me back to reality when I start feeling the pressure of being an athlete! It's a breath of fresh air to have two people to focus on; their happiness erases all the pressures I have on myself.

Sometimes success is simply being willing to give it your all.

Obviously, the competitor in you, you want to be in the top three every time in the pool.