Felt Quote by Jessica Long

Swimming forced me to deal with the things I wanted to escape. It helped me work through a lot of feelings and frustrations, because…

— Jessica Long

After my cancer diagnosis, I really took my swimming to a new level.

— Eric Shanteau

Back in my mind, I never, ever wanted to give up swimming; it was something that I would carry on with.

— Natalie du Toit

I had the freedom to be alone with myself, completely unlimited by my circumstances or my body while doing what I loved. I think…

— Jessica Long

Swimming is still very much a part of me.

— Victoria Arlen

I try to separate my personal life from swimming.

— Michael Phelps

Swimming is my passion and something that I love.

— Natalie du Toit

It felt good to actually have a decent swim.

— Ryan Lochte

I wanted swimming to be something that I loved, something that I was motivated to do for myself.

— Caeleb Dressel

Swimming gives me immense satisfaction.

— Lara Dutta

I was really keen on horse-riding, too, but I knew I had to give it up to give more time to swimming.

— Ellie Simmonds

Swimming took up so much of my faculties, and for so long, I was willing to give it everything.

— Aaron Peirsol