Things can change in the blink of an eye!

It's tough to put into words right now, but I finished my career how I wanted to. Through the ups and downs of my career I've still been able to do everything that I've ever wanted to accomplish.

The only reason I started swimming was for water safety. Then, once I started falling in love with sports, I got more comfortable with it.

I want to be able to look back and say, 'I've done everything I can, and I was successful.' I don't want to look back and say I should have done this or that. I'd like to change things for the younger generation of swimmers coming along.

I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and you put the work and time into it. I think your mind really controls everything.

If I didn't swim my best, I'd think about it at school, at dinner, with my friends. It would drive me crazy.

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