There are too many kids who are drowning for lack of water safety. That's something I'd like to do. Teaching kids to live an active lifestyle.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of water safety education for children.
Michael Phelps highlights a significant issue where many children lack essential water safety knowledge, which can lead to preventable tragedies. He expresses his desire to teach children not only about avoiding dangers around water but also about the benefits of an active lifestyle, aiming to empower them through education and physical activity.
In practice
This quote can be used at a community meeting to promote water safety programs for children.
I want to be able to look back and say, 'I've done everything I can, and I was successful.' I don't want to look back and say I should have done this or that. I'd like to change things for the younger generation of swimmers coming along.
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