Kirsty Coventry

It is much harder to retain your position at the top than to get to the top.

People have to remain positive and believe in those dreams. It's really important.

Everyone at home is so supportive. People recognise me, say how proud they are of me. It's awesome to hear, it's amazing to know I can touch so many people in a positive way.

I'm quite content to spend my life helping young people find themselves. I've had my fill of politics.

I don't want to get into autobiographies; I don't want to talk about myself.

I was a bit challenged when I was younger to stay on the right path.