American swimmer with 23 Olympic gold medals, the most decorated Olympian in history.
It's not about being strong all the time. It's about asking for help when you need it.
Leaving sport, I'm not leaving life. It's just a new chapter in my story.
I struggled with depression. I thought it was a sign of weakness. Now I know it's a sign I'm human.
At 18, I knew I would be the best. But that knowledge required daily work.
Medals are the past. What matters is what I do now for the next generation of swimmers.
To be the best, you must be willing to work when others are resting.
In water, I found myself. Every swim is a conversation between me and the pool.