I think sometimes I guess you see records, say you want to get there and use that as motivation. In a way, it's kind of cool if there is a possibility to rewrite history and be up there with the greats of Olympic history.

It's cool just because I've had this dream of changing the sport of swimming and it's finally happening.

Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home.

I think goals should never be easy, they should force you to work, even if they are uncomfortable at the time.

I wouldn't say anything is impossible. I think that everything is possible as long as you put your mind to it and put the work and time into it.

My mom put me and my sisters in the water to feel comfortable, to have water safety.

Even in high school, I'd tell my mom I was sick of swimming and wanted to try to play golf. She wasn't too happy. She'd say, 'Think about this.' And I'd always end up getting back in the pool.

I eat pretty much whatever I want. I don't have a strict diet. It's all about cramming in as many calories into my system as I possibly can.

I won't predict anything historic. But nothing is impossible.

And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.

I feel most at home in the water. I disappear. That's where I belong.