I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. There's no better time to try this than now.

I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. There's no better time to try this than now.

I try to separate my personal life from swimming.

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

Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home.

This is my 20th year in the sport. I've known swimming and that's it. I don't want to swim past age 30; if I continue after this Olympics, and come back in 2016, I'll be 31. I'm looking forward to being able to see the other side of the fence.