My mom put me and my sisters in the water to feel comfortable, to have water safety.

I would visualize the best- and worst-case scenarios. Whether I get disqualified or my goggles fill up with water or I lose my goggles or I come in last, I'm ready for anything.

I've always been fortunate in that I've been able to put myself in my own zone and relax. It comes naturally. I'm lucky to be that way

My mom put me and my sisters in the water to feel comfortable, to have water safety.

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

It's the Olympics. If you can't get up to swim early in the morning, don't go.

I want to go to the World Cup. I want to go to the Masters. I want to go... anywhere.