Katie Ledecky

“The best part about swimming is that it's you versus you. You're constantly challenging yourself to get better.”

“The most important thing is that you're giving maximum effort.”

“Swimming is the most relaxing sport in the world. It's like being weightless.”

“I swim because I love it, not because I have to.”

“Swimming is the meditation of my life. It gives me peace and clarity.”

“Swimming teaches you discipline, hard work, and dedication. It teaches you everything you need to know about life.”

“Swimming taught me that you can't fight the water; you have to work with it.”