This is my 20th year in the sport. Ive known swimming and thats it. I dont want to swim past age 30 if I continue after this Olympics, and come back in 2016, Ill be 31. Im looking forward to being able to see the other side of the fence. – Michael Phelps
I have the opportunity to be part of swimming history. To take the sport to a new level would be an honor for me. Theres no better time to try this than now. – Michael Phelps
I think sometimes I guess you see records, say you want to get there and use that as motivation. In a way, its kind of cool if there is a possibility to rewrite history and be up there with the greats of Olympic history. – Michael Phelps
I think to be – for me to be an American is – you know, its one of the greatest things in the world for – you know, for me just because Ive been able to grow up with everything. The freedom. You know, in my eyes this is the greatest country in the world. – Michael Phelps