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've got to recover between the sessions, whether that's resting… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
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… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
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.… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
Education is fantastic. In my case I had to split my university course so it took a few more years. I really want to… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
Get down to your local swimming pool or your local swimming club, join up and see what it's like. I can guarantee that you're… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
Dedication and time management are two of the biggest things. I hate being late for anything. If anything, I prefer to be ten minutes… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
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… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
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… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
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,… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
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… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
You've got to focus and understand that what you've done in training is the best that you could possibly do. Once you've done that… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
'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… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
I've got a strength and conditioning coach, a weights coach, but I've also got a nutritionist, a physiotherapist and a masseur available to me… — Liam Tancock Copy Share Image
