Athlete Quote by Pieter van den Hoogenband Download Open image “I was so surprised. Then again, I was so relaxed in the water, it felt amazing” — Pieter van den Hoogenband ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.5 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Athlete Felt Felt Amazing Motivational Motivational sports Relaxed Relaxed Water Sports Surprised Surprised Relaxed Swim Swimming Water Water Felt
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