Occupation: Swimmer Birth: October 1, 1983
Being happy outside the pool means fast swimming in the pool..
I think you have to be weird to swim breaststroke..
I'm really looking forward to just concentrating on the swimming part now instead of what's going on with me outside the pool..
I think being an athlete prepares you for more things than people give us credit for..
After my cancer diagnosis, I really took my swimming to a new level..
I attacked my cancer diagnosis the same way I attack training and competing, and that's pretty fearless..
At 28, you need recovery time after training..
I've kind of got an out in cancer. It keeps things in perspective for me..
I've been in a Speedo half my life. So I am really comfortable with my body..
I don't let myself get upset about the little nitpicky things anymore..
I miss my dad every day, but I know he would be proud to see me continuing to swim and going for another shot at the Olympics..
I know there's life after the Olympics..