I told myself there was no way I was going to let this training go to waste. It was my time, and I was ready to go..

I like underwater pole vaulting, because you can have perfect form without the risk..

I feel like I'm more of the underdog, which is kind of nice..

I don't have a specific mantra; It's more about believing that I'm tough. I've been through a lot, and I'm not wiling to let myself get beat..

I can just put my head down and train hard..

My boyfriend is not a swimmer!.