This is my 20th year in the sport. I've known swimming and that's it. I don't want to swim past age 30;… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I'm satisfied in a way because this is an eye opener for me, ... I didn't have the success I've always been… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I've always been fortunate in that I've been able to put myself in my own zone and relax. It comes naturally. I'm… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I think to be - for me to be an American is - you know, it's one of the greatest things in… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
Being able to do something that's never been done before, that's what I've always wanted to do. . . . There was… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I felt comfortable in the water. I was in my own world, focused. I love sports and I'm a very goal-oriented person.… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
Not having to travel and being able to settle in has helped me in training life and school life. I've learned to… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
What does God mean to me? I guess I was made the way I am for some reason, and I've been able… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I want to be able to look back and say, 'I've done everything I can, and I was successful.' I don't want… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
It's tough to put into words right now, but I finished my career how I wanted to. Through the ups and downs… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
The support I've received from my sponsors has enabled me to raise the bar in swimming. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I'm definitely ahead of the schedule where I thought I was going to be at. I'm really happy. I was excited to race and… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I think with practice, you can being whatever you want to be, and with a goal you can go in any direction that you… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I learned how fast you can go from being an international hero to being a reference in a joke on a late night talk… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
The only reason I started swimming was for water safety. Then, once I started falling in love with sports, I got more comfortable with… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I don't like to be second in anything. I was trying, I just wasn't going anywhere. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
Every day, there's always something to be worried about; you turn on the news and see something different every day, and it's terrible. Hopefully,… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I want to test my maximum and see how much I can do. And I want to change the world of swimming. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I haven't swam in any of the rivers outside of Baltimore. I try to keep it in the pool. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
![“What does God mean to me? I guess I was made the way I am for some reason, and I've been able to find the talent I have, and I've been able to use it, so I'm grateful for that. I believe in God; [but] I'm not saying I'm highly religious.” quote by Michael Phelps](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac1/michael-phelps-2388_able_what-does-god-mean-to-me-i-guess-i-was-m_2939072.jpg)
