Newspapers even run gossip stories about them. Walker, who has competed in Sydney, still is incredulous. The swimmers are almost like Michael Jordan over there. But that's not what's really important. And he might not be as gracious.
Swimmers get only one chance every four years to sell their sport.
I'd love to win for the U.S. and for me and my family and teammates. He holds his index finger and thumb about a half-inch apart. I don't think an athlete should ever be satisfied. I haven't gotten where I want to be yet. He is where the other 79 swimmers in the pool want to be.