I'm more comfortable knowing that, chances are, I'm going to fail at this. I've become comfortable with that. Ian Thorpe chancecomfortablefail Change image and share on social
I think it's better to attempt something and fail than it is to not even attempt it, so I'm glad that I've been prepared to put myself on the line there. Ian Thorpe attemptfailglad Change image and share on social
I'm disappointed that I really haven't been able to race in a way that is reflective of the amount of work that I have done and how I have trained. But I don't regret giving this a go. Ian Thorpe amountdisappointgive Change image and share on social
I think now I'll probably take a few days off and enjoy the competition and then sit down with a few people and work out what is next, work out what the next preparation will be and what competition will be next. Ian Thorpe competitiondayenjoy share on social
I've enjoyed training again, I've enjoyed pushing myself in the pool and I'll keep on swimming until I feel I cannot get any more out of myself. Ian Thorpe enjoyfeelhave Change image and share on social
For myself, losing is not coming second. It's getting out of the water knowing you could have done better. For myself, I have won every race I've been in. Ian Thorpe comehaveknow Change image and share on social
I've missed out on a huge goal but the desire is still there. Ian Thorpe desiregoalhave Change image and share on social
I'll go for broke. Swim faster. It's not going to be easy - this whole thing was never going to be easy. Ian Thorpe breakeasyfast Change image and share on social
I thought I could, and thought I would, swim a lot quicker - much quicker. Ian Thorpe lotquickswim Change image and share on social
