Swimmer Quotes: 7 Inspirational Quotes From Olympic Swimmers

“The water is your friend…you don’t have to fight with water, just share the same spirit as the water, and it will help you move.”

-Alexander Popov (RUS) Gold medalist and former WR record holder in the 50 free

  “Being your best is not so much about overcoming the barriers other people place in front of you as it is about overcoming the barriers we place in front of ourselves…But it does have everything to do with having the vision to dream, the courage to recover from adversity and the determination never to be shifted from your goal.

-Kieran Perkins (AUS) Gold medalist and former WR holder in the 1500 free, 800 free, 400 free  

“I’m trying to do the best I can. I’m not concerned with tomorrow, but with what goes on today. If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.”

-Mark Spitz (USA) Winner of seven gold medals from the 1972 Olympics  

“Have fun, because that’s what life is all about.”

-Ryan Lochte (USA) Gold medalist and WR holder in the 200 and 400 IM  

“The things you learn from sports – setting goals, being part of a team, confidence – that’s invaluable. It’s not about trophies and ribbons. It’s about being on time for practice, accepting challenges…”

-Summer Sanders (USA) Four time gold medalist in the 1992 Olympics  

“Without goals, training has no direction.”

-Natalie Coughlin (USA) Most decorated female swimmer of all time

  “Sometimes we complain, but there is something beautiful about waking up before everyone to get better at what we love.”

-Missy Franklin (USA) Gold medalist and WR holder