I've learned that winning isn't everything, and it's more about the journey. But at the end of the day, I just want to stand on the podium with the gold medal.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Everyone is getting prepared for this, to win the gold medal. I am among them: I want to win the medal.
I've dominated past competitions, but I've sweated blood and tears for every medal. I take nothing for granted, and I'm fully focused on doing my best.
I've actually medalled in every single swimming meet except for the Olympics, so that's the goal. I want to get on that podium - I really do. But for me, that's not something I can control... so I will be happy with going out there and swimming a race that I'm proud of.
I really want to win a medal and would want to win gold. It's my fire and fuel, life and dream, everything.
I'm extremely happy that I could win the gold medal. It's a special moment in my career.
My goal is to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games, and I'll fight and continue going until I do that.
When you've won a gold medal and you're at the top of your sport, everyone's trying to beat you. I find that incredibly motivating.
And I want a gold medal more than anything. I just want a gold medal, so that's been pushing me forward.
I'm just glad my gold medal's at home, because I'd hate to try to win another.
I've won a world championship, I know how that feels. I don't know how it feels to win a gold medal. I want to feel that; I want to know that.