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.

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.

You can't put a limit anything.

Eat, sleep and swim, that's all I can do.

Things won’t go perfect. It’s all about how you adapt from those things and learn from mistakes.

I finished my career the way I wanted to.

And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.