Your barber always knows everything that goes on in the town, doesn't he?
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
Ever since I was a kid, I've wanted to set a time that nobody can touch for many years.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
Grime reminds me that swimming is very gladiatorial.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I believe in that gladiatorial mind-set. I love it.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
When I represent Team GB, I never give less than 100 per cent. It is an absolute honour.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I was so scared of the water when I was little. I used to grab onto Mum's hand to get out of the pool. I did not even want to shower.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
Ever since I did that 57.9 last year, the Americans have been analysing me in detail. You can see on the swimming web pages. They are breaking it down in every detail. How many strokes I take. How quick I am in and out of the wall.