Most people take long breaks after Olympics. I needed some normalcy back in my life, so I came back to the pool. Eric Shanteau backbreaklife Change image and share on social
Getting to the Olympics was, has always been, my swimming dream since I was 8 or 9 years old. You know, right after I started swimming it was, 'I want to make an Olympic team. That's where I want to be.' Eric Shanteau dreammakeolympic share on social
Olympic medals are the one medal that I don't have; I've won just about every other competition that I've been at. Eric Shanteau competitionhavemedal Change image and share on social
After my cancer diagnosis, I really took my swimming to a new level. Eric Shanteau cancerdiagnosislevel Change image and share on social
I attacked my cancer diagnosis the same way I attack training and competing, and that's pretty fearless. Eric Shanteau attackcancercompete Change image and share on social
At 28, you need recovery time after training. Eric Shanteau recoverytimetrain Change image and share on social
I've been in a Speedo half my life. So I am really comfortable with my body. Eric Shanteau bodycomfortablehalf Change image and share on social
Obviously, losing a parent is very difficult. I miss my dad every day, but I know he would be proud to see me continuing to swim and going for another shot at the Olympics. Eric Shanteau continuedadday Change image and share on social
There's a lot more to life than just the Olympic Games. Eric Shanteau gamelifelot Change image and share on social
One of the things you learn when you get married is how you need to always work on continuing to make it better. Eric Shanteau continuelearnmake Change image and share on social