This is my 20th year in the sport. I've known swimming and that's it. I don't want to swim past age 30; if I continue after this Olympics, and come back in 2016, I'll be 31. I'm looking forward to being able to see the other side of the fence.

Not having to travel and being able to settle in has helped me in training life and school life. I've learned to get a grip and take care of myself.

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

I love to race the best people in the world and the fastest people in the world.

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

Why is it such a big deal what I'm swimming?

The one thing that's common to all successful people: They make a habit of doing things that unsuccessful people don't like to do.