I was glad I did a year abroad, because it helped me as an athlete and as a person. That took me out of my comfort zone. Watching the French athletes train in the Pyrenees made me realise what I had to do to become a top athlete.

Today was not about times, it was about getting in there, enjoying the race, and enjoying the atmosphere

I was glad I did a year abroad, because it helped me as an athlete and as a person. That took me out of my comfort zone. Watching the French athletes train in the Pyrenees made me realise what I had to do to become a top athlete.

I've been to three Olympics and I don't feel I've ever quite achieved my best at any of them.

Yeah, ideally, I'd probably wish to be more anonymous. But scrutiny and success go together. And I want to be successful.

You can't magic yourself back 10 years.

I can swim I'm not bad, but not great.