Summer Sanders

“To be a champion, I think you have to see the big picture. It's not about winning and losing; it's about every day hard work and about thriving on a challenge. It's about embracing the pain that you'll experience at the end of a race and not being afraid.”

“The Olympics is the ultimate dream for any athlete.”

“It is an honor to be a part of the Olympic legacy.”

“Swimming is a sport of perseverance.”

“I loved the feeling of moving through the water.”

“I'm a big believer in visualization. I run through my races in my head over and over.”

“The clock doesn't lie. You get out of it what you put into it.”

“What I've learned from my own journey, and from my family's experience with cancer, is how important it is to stay positive and proactive.”

“Being a mom has been my greatest achievement. It's the most beautiful and rewarding job.”

“My goals were to be the best in the world.”

“You have to be a little bit crazy to do what we do.”