Adam Peaty

Before competition, I start to question things. I don't know why it happens, but you've got to control it so you don't get too far out of the race.

Nothing means more to me than racing for my country, the Queen, the Royal Family, and the people back home that support me.

For 100 m., you have to go out fast but also bring it back, so we've been doing a lot of work on the back-end speed.

Kids are always going to be around people who break world records and that. It's how you deal with that. I never let it get in the way of my race, but I am always more than happy after the race to sign autographs and have photos.

It's good for kids to look up to sporting role models.

I still like to sit in a room and play games all day, so I'm a kid, really.

Every day I try to push the boundaries, and it's paid off.

When you take the world record, a lot of people are going to go out there to get you, really. I kind of enjoy that. I like being chased.

Seeing that flag means so much: I am inspired by my Queen, my country.

I am only this successful because I'm so good at grounding myself.

I like the dark undertow of grime, and it gets me aggressive. You need that aggression.

I love the Royal Family and every aspect of Britain and what we have achieved in history.