Libby Trickett Professions : Olympic swimmer Born : January 28, 1985 Browse All Authors Top 17 quotes by Libby Trickett Tonight was not about winning, it was about focusing on myself and what I was aiming to do. It's the reason why I was able to swim so well Libby Trickett athlete motivational sports It's so rewarding the journey that I've been on. Libby Trickett journey I went through so many things personally, emotionally and mentally during that time off that I know that I'm better for it now and I think I'm a better athlete because of that. Libby Trickett athlete sports thinking I'm so over the moon that I have the opportunity to represent my country at a third Olympic Games. Libby Trickett moon opportunity country I know I've made huge gains in my confidence, and knowing more about my racing and myself as a person. That has made me a better athlete Libby Trickett athlete motivational sports I've probably given myself enough time to prepare for this meet and we're all different athletes so I can't take their results as what's going to be inevitable for me. Libby Trickett training athlete sports I could see myself still swimming because I'm really enjoying the sport. But at the same time I have this biological clock that is ticking. Libby Trickett clock-is-ticking swimming sports I really would like to start a family as well. Whether I can balance the two or have to decide one or the other way, I'm not sure what will happen. Libby Trickett balance two way I'm pretty confident. Libby Trickett Everyone who has been to an Olympics says expect the unexpected. That kind of psychology games does go on, so I'm kind of expecting things to happen but I don't know who from. I think it's kind of silly but I'm prepared for it. I'd probably just laugh it off because it means that they are afraid of racing me, so it's like a huge compliment Libby Trickett silly motivational sports The fact that I am as lean as I was in 2008, I'm stronger than I was in 2008 I think I have the potential to be as fast as I was. Libby Trickett stronger facts thinking I'm a different athlete, I'm a different person. Libby Trickett person different athlete It is completely surreal because two years ago I wasn't swimming, I was 10 kilos heavier and was on a completely different path in my life, I was still living in Sydney, I'm just so happy now. Libby Trickett my-life path happy life I can't believe it. I'm speechless. It is amazing to see where I've come from the last two years. Libby Trickett amazing see two believe It's the best fifth place I've ever had. Libby Trickett ever had place best I feel good. I'm up there. I got third in the 100 'fly, I've qualified in the top eight already for the 100 freestyle. Libby Trickett fly feel good feel-good That's pretty rewarding in itself coming from where I started. Obviously the next goal for me is to make the Olympic team. Libby Trickett pretty me next team Similar Authors Leisel Jones olympic-swimmer Laure Manaudou olympic-swimmer Sun Yang olympic-swimmer All Authors
