“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”- Unknown

“Swimming is the answer. Who cares about the question.”

“Swimming is the answer. Who cares about the question.”

“You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” ~Missy Franklin

"Be yourself; everyone else is taken." --Oscar Wilde

“Never worry about what anyone else is doing…Just swim your own race.” – Dara Torres

“The key is to trust in your preparation. You have done all you can, so focus on that fact. You will remain the same person before, during and after the race, so the result, however important, will not define you. The journey is what matters.” ~ Chrissie Wellington

“Being happy outside the pool means fast swimming in the pool.” – Eric Shanteau

“When you’re racing you can’t hear anyone and you’re just in your head. It’s pretty cool to know that everything is just you and it’s just a mental game.” – Penny Oleksiak

You have to learn to advertise your most important product (yourself) to your most important customer (which is you). Confidence comes from how you sell yourself to yourself. ~ Dr. Alan Goldberg