I grew up listening to oldies, like Motown. That's from my mom.

I need someone who is able to hold her own - if a girl is really independent, that's a turn-on for me.

I have a lot of endurance and I have a good background right now in my training and it's time to get ready.

Stay motivated, set goals, have fun

I can't eat beans - all beans. I think because I'm half Cuban. So growing up, we were always eating black beans and rice, and I think I just said, 'Enough with it,' and I can't even stand to taste it anymore.

Just all that hard work, all those hours in the pool, I feel like it's about to pay off. I guess we'll just have to wait and see this summer.

You know, you pick and choose your battles.