We wanted to see how close we could get to the world record. We'll take that for right now. — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I want to go to the World Cup. I want to go to the Masters. I want to go... anywhere. — 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 love to race the best people in the world and the fastest people in the world. — 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
Every day, there's always something to be worried about; you turn on the news and see something different every day, and it's… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I've been around water my whole life, so I basically really learned at a young age the importance of it but also… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, 'I'm an Olympic gold medalist.' — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
I like to get in my own world. When I'm getting ready for a meet, I always have headphones on, listening to… — Michael Phelps Copy Share Image
People say to me, 'You're so lucky. You get to see the world.' But I don't. I go to the hotel and… — 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 wanted to get the fastest time in the world this year, but with everything going on, it's a pretty decent swim,… — 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
I was very fortunate at a young age to learn what goal setting is and how to take time and spend it… — 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
