By making a comeback, I'm changing the attitude of people toward me. If I'd known that people would react so enthusiastically, I'd have done it years ago.

Past performance speaks a tremendous amount about one's ability and likelihood for success.

The only side effect of too much training is that you get into better shape. There is nothing wrong with that.

I walked away from the sport for 17 years, then started swimming again recently in a master's program.

I always wanted to be a dentist from the time I was in high school, and I was accepted to dental school in the spring of 1972. I was planning to go, but after the Olympics there were other opportunities.

By making a comeback, I'm changing the attitude of people toward me. If I'd known that people would react so enthusiastically, I'd have done it years ago.

If you are relaxing and subconsciously thinking about your coming race, you are going to perform at just about 100 percent efficiency.