I always wanted to be a dentist from the time I was in high school, and I was accepted to dental school in the spring of 1972. I was planning to go, but after the Olympics there were other opportunities.
When I went to the Olympics, I had every intention of shaving the mustache off, but I realized I was getting so many comments about it - and everybody was talking about it - that I decided to keep it.
The memories of the Munich games for me are of triumph and tragedy.
The pool is terrible, but that doesn't have much to do with my record swims. That's all mental attitude.
Past performance speaks a tremendous amount about one's ability and likelihood for success.
Yes, I believe that the art of winning is through intimidation, and not necessarily do you have to speak about it.
