While there's still one day to go on the FINA Swimming World Cup 2022 tour, we didn't see the reason to wait until after the last day to bring you some of the best quips and quotes we've heard from the athletes in and around the pool deck in Indianapolis.
Kyle Chalmers thinks everything is huge in America
"I love racing, especially against the best in the world. I am looking forward to putting on a show for the US crowd. This event is huge."
Kyle also wants a never-ending Swimming World Cup:
"If it was possible, I would love to be on a FINA World Cup tour all year round. If I could travel the world and meet new friends and race against some of these friends who are among the best in the world, sign me up."
We know what event Kyle will swim at every meet:
"The 100 freestyle is my baby. I've been so successful over so many years. Having new guys come in to challenge me is what excites me, and there is no better feeling than winning the event I love the most."
On 'big dogs' and new guys challenging for crowns and short course global titles:
"Having new guys coming in each week to challenge me for the title, I love the fight. I love the pre-race (ready) rooms. I love challenging myself against the best in the world. Melbourne will be no different with some big dogs rolling in. But I really look forward to battling them on my home soil."
Louise Hansson likens the #SWC2022 to a 'compressed mini world championships'
"It feels like a mini world championships, but compressed into three days in three great cities throughout the world. Anyone participating in the Swimming World Cup series is getting used to racing a lot of events back-to-back. I think this will give me not only greater confidence in myself, but also toughness, both are valuable."
Shaine Casas is a Showman
"Any meet, big or small, I always focus on and want to show out. That is how I carry myself and I think people appreciate that."
Shaine just likes to see speed:
"It’s always nice to see anyone swim fast and I think we can appreciate that. If I can’t be swimming fast, I would love for somebody to be swimming fast to motivate me to get to go fast."
Shaine also likes cashing those winners' checks:
"Sometimes you can't always win but with a little cash on the line, things are more interesting."
Chad Le Clos wants to swim, give shoutouts to friends and family – and be a role model
"My goal this morning was to make it back for the finals. It’s great to have won the three World Cup titles. I want to give a shout out to my friends and to my family watching back home, especially to my father. I told people in Berlin that I was back in a good place and that I was focused on winning these three events and I am pleased with the result."
More nuggets from Chad:
"I really love racing in the USA and it's nice to have the American fans. I enjoy racing in Indianapolis. In addition to my training, I work to be a positive role model and I appreciate this responsibility as well."
Indiana native Lilly King feels at home in Indianapolis
"I always swim well in Indy. It’s a confidence booster to win on the first day."
Katarzyna Wasick liked what she saw. Nearly setting a world record in the 50m free will do that.
“When I looked at the clock, I said ‘whew’. I am very happy. I surprised myself today.”
Dylan Carter brings that no worries, no pressure Trinidad & Tobago vibe to race day
“It was a super close one. I could see Kyle on my right side. I just had to get my hand on the wall. I really like racing against these guys. Pressure? No pressure for me, I have ice in my veins.”
Bella Sims swims two World Junior Records in 12 minutes, gives her thoughts
"I definitely did not expect this. I thought I was gonna be dead for the 100 back but my training came into play in tonight’s races. There was definitely some pressure, but I didn’t think I had to step up."
Contributing: Gregory Eggert