Eric Shanteau

Olympic medals are the one medal that I don't have; I've won just about every other competition that I've been at. ”

I've kind of got an out in cancer. It keeps things in perspective for me. ”

Most people take long breaks after Olympics. I needed some normalcy back in my life, so I came back to the pool. ”

I think you have to be weird to swim breaststroke. ”

I think being an athlete prepares you for more things than people give us credit for. ”

I'm really looking forward to just concentrating on the swimming part now instead of what's going on with me outside the pool. ”

Being happy outside the pool means fast swimming in the pool. ”

Obviously, losing a parent is very difficult. I miss my dad every day, but I know he would be proud to see me continuing to swim and going for another shot at the Olympics. ”

I've been in a Speedo half my life. So I am really comfortable with my body. ”

I know there's life after the Olympics. ”