Almost religiously, I step away from everything and close my eyes and breathe deeply for a few moments. It helps solidify my focus and aligns everything in my body to take care of the task at hand - which is winning, of course.

I'm a firm believer in slowing down to improve my state of mind when I'm training, and yoga and meditation have been paramount to my success in this way.

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

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

The swimming community is really conservative. I don't know why, because we're in no clothing whatsoever.

If you want me to swim fast, you have to let me enjoy my life.

I protect my skin with sunscreen and am religious about keeping my face moisturized and properly protected all day, so I also use a face lotion with SPF 30.