I consider myself normal. I've spent 20 years in the pool. I consider that something that's normal.

I knew I was not a failure in any way, and so did those close to me. It doesn't matter if you fall short; it is never a failure to go after your goals with everything you've got.

My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, 'I'm an Olympic gold medalist.'

When I'm focused, there is not one single thing, person, anything that can stand in the way of my doing something. There is not. If I want something bad enough, I feel I'm gonna get there.

Before, it came easy for me. I don't have two speeds anymore. I need to focus on the small things that I once took for granted.

I can't remember the last day I didn't train.

There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work... THERE ARE NO LIMITS.