I wanted to do something nobody ever did. This goes hand in hand with my goal of changing swimming.

I won't predict anything historic. But nothing is impossible.

Perseverance, determination, commitment, and courage-those things are real. The desire for redemption drives you.

I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. There's no better time to try this than now.

I want to be able to look back and say, 'I've done everything I can, and I was successful.' I don't want to look back and say I should have done this or that. I'd like to change things for the younger generation of swimmers coming along.

Even in high school, I'd tell my mom I was sick of swimming and wanted to try to play golf. She wasn't too happy. She'd say, 'Think about this.' And I'd always end up getting back in the pool.

Things can change in the blink of an eye!