Family Quote by Helen Skelton

It's always great to see young swimmers and their excitement and the joy that they have in the water.

— Katie Ledecky

So excited to watch opening ceremonies! ...On tv. Swimming in two days and any wait to get this thing started!

— Rebecca Soni

The water here in Cardiff is much easier than in London, so for us it is more relaxing paddling here. This race is for…

— Pavol Hochschorner

I grew up watching swimming and amazing athletes in Australia and grew up wanting to do the same.

— Emma McKeon

No matter whether you're an Olympic swimmer or you're someone who doesn't like to swim, your kids should learn this life skill. You can't…

— Summer Sanders

After watching the Athens Paralympics in 2004, I looked at the swimmers and thought, that's cool. I want to do that.

— Ellie Simmonds

It's the Olympics. If you can't get up to swim early in the morning, don't go.

— Michael Phelps

I want people to see the passion I have for swimming and become more involved in the sport.

— Ryan Lochte

Being a non-swimmer, I've never been excited by the sea so avoid it on holidays.

— Donald Sinden

British swimming have created that environment where it is very friendly. And I think it is part of our sporting culture. Rainy Sunday, you…

— Helen Skelton

Both my kids are international swimmers and national champions.

— Thalaivasal Vijay

I tried the swimming team, but nobody came to the matches. But they did show up for the plays.

— Tony Todd