Athens Quote by Ellie Simmonds

When I started I only swam freestyle, and did just freestyle in my first Paralympics.

— Jessica Long

I want to be able to do the Olympics and then do the Paralympics after.

— Kadeena Cox

I am so grateful that respected global swimwear brand Arena stepped up to support U.S. Paralympics as a supplier. They also sponsor me individually,…

— Jessica Long

The Paralympics have given me so much, and I know what this sport can do for a young kid when it's at its best.

— Jessica Long

It's cool just because I've had this dream of changing the sport of swimming and it's finally happening.

— Michael Phelps

Watching Nyree Lewis get her medal in the 100 backstroke inspired me to want to go to a Paralympics and it just went on…

— Ellie Simmonds

I had an opportunity for the Paralympics for track and field.

— Madison Cawthorn

When I started this I wanted to get back in the pool, I wanted to race and I wanted to go to the Olympics.…

— Ian Thorpe

That's really what the Paralympics is about: these amazing athletes and this technology that's allowing them to reach their full potential.

— Amy Purdy

I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me.…

— Michael Phelps

Initially it was a journey about one girl who wanted to go to the Paralympics but over the two years it has become something…

— Kadeena Cox

It's really exciting to get the Paralympic sport out there and inspire the next generation - I remember watching the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games…

— Ellie Simmonds