Obviously for water safety, you want to learn just to be comfortable in the water; that's the main goal. I think the second that you start freaking out and feeling uncomfortable, it's not going to go well.

I don't have a strict diet. It's all about cramming in as many calories into my system as I possibly can. To be honest with you, I have a tough time keeping weight on.

This is the first medal I've ever won in an international meet. For it to be gold is incredible. It feels great. I can't explain it.

Obviously for water safety, you want to learn just to be comfortable in the water; that's the main goal. I think the second that you start freaking out and feeling uncomfortable, it's not going to go well.

It's not how you start, but it's how you finish.

The problem with heart disease is the first symptom is often fatal.

Nothing is impossible. With so many people saying it couldn't be done, all it takes is an imagination.