I tried piano, acting, and a bunch of things. My family let me do what I wanted to do; they made sure… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
I worked at this place called Water World; it was a waterslide park. My brother and my dad framed my first paycheck… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
I started swimming when I was four because my brother wanted to join a swim team, and I wanted to do what… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
I never get enough sleep, even when I travel. I wake up in the middle of the night, either with the help… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
Tennis is interesting because the women are almost more popular than the men. In the U.S. Open, women even get exactly the… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
When I got to college, I used to run on top of everything else, because when you gain weight in swimming, you… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
Swimming is great because there are levels of goals. First, when I was four, it was making it to the other end… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
I love KIND bars. My favorites are coconut and almond and the dark chocolate and sea salt because staying fueled helps keep… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
With my son, falling off his bike is usually what makes him upset, so a hug goes a long way. But girls… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
I watched some serious '80s television. 'Alice,' 'Good Times,' 'The Jeffersons,' 'Family Ties,' 'Cheers'... every night it was eat dinner, watch 'Cheers.'… — Summer Sanders Copy Share Image
Sports have always been a huge part of my life and my conversations. It is a thrill and an honor to be a part… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
It's hard to go out and practice every single day, and you get really tired. But you have to believe in yourself. — Summer Sanders Copy Share
To be a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. It's not about winning and losing; it's about every day hard… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
My parents wanted us to be pool-safe, so I had lessons when I was 18 months old. I would like to share with all… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
I don't care how much you're working out; when you go to put on that bikini, you're like, 'Oh no!' — Summer Sanders Copy Share
I first noticed my varicose veins when I was pregnant with my second child, and I'd always thought that it was something that affected… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
When I started running, the pain barrier was very familiar to me, and I had no problem pushing beyond the pain. When for your… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
Here's what I've learned about eating healthy when you're busy: It's all about preparation. Make your snacks on Sunday, and you will be good… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
Nutrition doesn't have to be complicated. It goes back to the lessons you learned as a kid. Start with a real breakfast; don't ever… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
It's not really about the competition. Your biggest challenge in a race is yourself. You're often racing against time. You're frequently running everything through… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
The kids know what I'm doing when I exercise, and that's powerful. So don't just tell your kids to go play outside. Take a… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
I think some parents fall into a trap, teaching their kids that everything is always perfect and everyone is always a winner. — Summer Sanders Copy Share
'I Got a Feeling' by the Black Eyed Peas - Reminds me of happy, fun times with my friends and makes me want to… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
I missed the Olympic team in 1996 - missed making the team. I tried to make a comeback in my sport, and soon after… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
I grew up in northern California, where it was consistently in the hundreds in the summertime. My dad didn't think he should have to… — Summer Sanders Copy Share
