I set goals, but they're mostly very personal goals. I never try and set a goal where 'I want to win this,' or 'I want to do this,' where other people can affect what I do. If I want to swim a new best time, I sit down and work out the best way of doing that. Whether I can shave a few tenths of a second off a turn or the start, my goal is putting them all together in a race. That's the way I set my goals.
'Sacrifice' seems like such a strong word to me because I wouldn't say I've sacrificed anything. If I didn't enjoy what I do, I wouldn't do it. I mig… - Liam Tancock
'Sacrifice' seems like such a strong word to me because I wouldn't say I've sacrificed anything. If I didn't enjoy what I do, I wouldn't do it. I mig…
- Liam Tancock
Swimming has given me a lot. It's given me a respect for people and different cultures around the world when I've been competing abroad. I've learnt … - Liam Tancock
Swimming has given me a lot. It's given me a respect for people and different cultures around the world when I've been competing abroad. I've learnt …
You've got to put a lot of hard work in and it's not just in the swimming pool. You've got to look after yourself, you've got to sleep well and you'v… - Liam Tancock
You've got to put a lot of hard work in and it's not just in the swimming pool. You've got to look after yourself, you've got to sleep well and you'v…
Dedication and time management are two of the biggest things. I hate being late for anything. If anything, I prefer to be ten minutes early rather th… - Liam Tancock
Dedication and time management are two of the biggest things. I hate being late for anything. If anything, I prefer to be ten minutes early rather th…
I set goals, but they're mostly very personal goals. I never try and set a goal where 'I want to win this,' or 'I want to do this,' where other peopl… - Liam Tancock
I set goals, but they're mostly very personal goals. I never try and set a goal where 'I want to win this,' or 'I want to do this,' where other peopl…
I started at a 'learn to swim' scheme when I was about five-years-old. I did it to learn water safety, but it was fun and I loved the water. I went t… - Liam Tancock
I started at a 'learn to swim' scheme when I was about five-years-old. I did it to learn water safety, but it was fun and I loved the water. I went t…
I try to relax and enjoy it. I don't really get nervous, I get excited! I love training, but my main excitement comes from when I'm racing and the be… - Liam Tancock
I try to relax and enjoy it. I don't really get nervous, I get excited! I love training, but my main excitement comes from when I'm racing and the be…
If there was a birthday party or a gathering and I was at training and couldn't make it, then I guess I might have missed out on a few things, but I … - Liam Tancock
If there was a birthday party or a gathering and I was at training and couldn't make it, then I guess I might have missed out on a few things, but I …
Education is fantastic. In my case I had to split my university course so it took a few more years. I really want to excel at everything I do, so I s… - Liam Tancock
Education is fantastic. In my case I had to split my university course so it took a few more years. I really want to excel at everything I do, so I s…
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