When we got in the race, we knew what we had to do and knew what we wanted to do. Having three of four guys from the American record 800 free relay is a pretty solid relay, so we thought we could take a crack at the U.S. Open record tonight. We're all a little tired, but that's fifth-fastest American relay ever, so it's not a bad time. We ended tonight on a great note.

I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and you put the work and time into it. I think your mind really controls everything.

If you want to be the best you have to do things that other people aren't willing to do.

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

I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.

[Phelps] firmly denies that he takes drugs, suggesting that the notorious photo of him smoking from a bong was a one-time lapse of judgment.

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.