I feel most at home in the water. I disappear. That's where I belong.
Swimming is normal for me. I'm relaxed. I'm comfortable, and I know my surroundings. It's my home.
And, you know, being able to wear the stars and stripes, when you step up on one of the blocks or, you know, when you step off of an airplane or when you hear the national anthem play, you know, it's one of the greatest feelings in the world because you know that there are people at home who are supporting you and watching you.
