I'm kind of a creature of habit. Once I get used to doing things, it's like second nature.

I feel like Aaron brings out the best in me

Records are always made to be broken no matter what they are. Anybody can do anything that they set their mind to.

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

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

I wanted to get the fastest time in the world this year, but with everything going on, it's a pretty decent swim, ... I knew I was under world record pace. You could tell by the crowd. You can always tell at these meets when something good is going on because of the crowd.

I used to always go to church on holidays, but I don't go much any more.