Emma McKeon Quotes

Emma McKeon

Profession : Athlete

Birth : May 24, 1994

Once me and David were older I think he got sick of me beating him so he started training and then just wanted to beat all of my times, which he did pretty quickly.

Emma McKeon

If I was satisfied I wouldn't keep swimming.

Emma McKeon

I've been at these meets before where the emotions are so up and down.

Emma McKeon

After getting a gold medal I could celebrate but also was trying to keep the emotions at bay.

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I grew up watching swimming and amazing athletes in Australia and grew up wanting to do the same.

Emma McKeon

Learning to swim is an essential service.

Emma McKeon

I never really thought that the 100 would be one of my specialities I guess, but I think that's because of my 200 work - it gives me a good back end and allows me to hold on.

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To do a PB in an Olympic final - I'm pretty happy - you can't ask for more, that's the fastest time I have ever swum.

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I always love racing the 100 fly, it has just always been an event that I enjoy.

Emma McKeon

I want to go higher and higher and keep improving.

Emma McKeon

That would be nice, to become more of a leader in the team.

Emma McKeon

You can do as much training, the hardest training, and you might get there and not perform how you wanted, not because of lack of training but maybe the pressure you are putting on yourself. That's a major part of being a resilient athlete - it's not just physical, it's mental.

Emma McKeon

If I'm just doing the sprints and not have such a massive program, I can really pour everything into it.

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Mentally, I need the hard work behind me. That's what gives me confidence.

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I'm a racer and I'm competitive.

Emma McKeon

I just want to try and keep getting quicker.

Emma McKeon

When I decided to keep swimming I made the decision to just do it based off enjoying it and making lots of friends out of it.

Emma McKeon

My first 100m comes quite easily for me and I can hold my high speed, that is how I approach it.

Emma McKeon

With the 200m free it just changes all the time whoever is at the top.

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