I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. There's no better time to try this than now.

I feel most at home in the water. I disappear. That's where I belong.

I was very fortunate at a young age to learn what goal setting is and how to take time and spend it the right way. I have a lot going on now, but I want my family to have everything I had growing up and more, and yeah, for me to do that there are times when I need to jump on a plane and travel around the world in a week. But also, it's like, if I start getting burnt out, I know when I need to take a break. Your body tells you; just listen to what your heart is saying.

I feel like Aaron brings out the best in me

I am 26 and, and I don't recover as fast as I have in the past.

I consider myself normal. I've spent 20 years in the pool. I consider that something that's normal.

Swimming is more than a once-every-four-years sport. My goal is to bring attention to swimming - to give it some personality.