
On teamwork:
“Everyone has their own role and plays their part. As a swimmer, I stand on the block on my own. But I have to have the right team behind me to perform at my best: my coach; team manager; physio; training partners; family. Teams only work when they pull together.”On self-discipline:
On motivation:
On losing:
“No-one wins all the time. And that includes Usain Bolt and Michael Phelps! If you don’t have a go, you’ll never know what you’re capable of. Don’t be one of those people who says: ‘I didn’t try because I’m scared of failing’. Do your best and give it 100 per cent.”On money:
“Money changes everyone. Sport used to be my hobby. But when it’s your career, you need to earn a living. I didn’t retire until I was 38. That’s late in the world of swimming. I agree with performance pay. The better you perform, the more you should make. We all need incentives.”Share this story