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.

[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.

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

The more you dream the more you achieve.

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.

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

I've been able to get an excitement back in the water.