I knew I was not a failure in any way, and so did those close to me. It doesn't matter if you… — 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 grew up around the pool with my sisters. Both of my sisters swam. I was always there. So I thought, why… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I think sometimes I guess you see records, say you want to get there and use that as motivation. In a way,… — 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
I engaged in behavior which was regrettable and demonstrated bad judgment. I'm 23 years old and despite the successes I've had in… — 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 have had extreme ups and downs. The biggest thing I learned after I broke my wrist is to never give up.… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
When I'm focused, there is not one single thing, person, anything that can stand in the way of my doing something. There… — 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
