Michael Phelps

I got the stamina. I can close.

Michael Phelps

I have a lot of goals, but I think that I just want to take it day by day.

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. There’s no better time to try this than now.

Michael Phelps

I know it won’t be eight medals again. If you want to compare me to that, that’s your decision, not mine. I’m going out there to try to accomplish the things that I have in my mind and in my heart.

Michael Phelps

I learned how fast you can go from being an international hero to being a reference in a joke on a late night talk show.

Michael Phelps

I like to get in my own world. When I’m getting ready for a meet, I always have headphones on, listening to rap music to get myself fired up.

Michael Phelps

I listen to music before my competitions to get me pumped up. It helps me stay focused.

Michael Phelps

I live a pretty conservative life, so I probably really haven’t done anything crazy.

Michael Phelps

I love to race the best people in the world and the fastest people in the world.

Michael Phelps

I see my goals as personal and I always have. That’s just been how I’ve worked.

Michael Phelps