Back in my mind, I never, ever wanted to give up swimming; it was something that I would carry on with.
I just always really wanted to swim. It was always a family thing: dad obviously swam, and my sister did, too. And mum used to come along to meets. They had to drag me out of the pool - so there was never any pressure on me to swim. It was just something I loved doing.
I swim for myself. I love it, I have fun, and just representing my country is the greatest honor I could ever have.
I love the water more than anything. I'm not very good at sunbathing - I get really bored. I love swimming and I love being like a fish and getting in the sea and just - I don't know, it feels right.
I want people to see the passion I have for swimming and become more involved in the sport.
Believe in yourself, not only in swimming, but in life itself. You always have to have fun. You have to have an open mind. If you're not enjoying it, don't do it. Life's too short.
I won't give up swimming, even if it kills me. I love the rhythm of it.
I miss my dad every day, but I know he would be proud to see me continuing to swim and going for another shot at the Olympics.
