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. ”