"I’m just happy with what New Zealand has been able to achieve. We are a country with only four million of us, way down the food chain of sports in terms of funding. We are just happy to be on the podium competing with the best in the world."

  • Gold, Lewis Clareburt (NZL), Swimming, Men’s 400m Individual Medley

 

"I’m proud of how far I have come and the journey I have been a part of. It’s always a matter of pride to represent my country at the World Championships. Lithuanian fans are the best, very bright country, it’s always a pleasure to be on the podium with such fans in support. My grandmother admired my medals and this medal is going to be a gift for her."

  • Gold, Ruta Meilutyte (LTU), Swimming, Women’s 50m Breaststroke

 

"I’m not sure if Paris is going to be my last Olympics, I’ll see if I can swim then I just want to keep trying."

  • Bronze, Daiya Seto (JPN), Swimming, Men’s 400m Individual Medley

 

"Doha has been going great for me and I’m looking forward to the Olympics as I have qualified. I’m more looking forward to my twin brother, I want him to go to the Olympics. I feel like if he is there, it is going to be more like home and it’s going to be easier for me."

  • Gold, Daniel Wiffen (IRL), Swimming, Men’s 1500m Freestyle

 

"I just had to trust my process."

  • Gold, Constance Freya Colbert (GBR), Swimming, Women’s 400m Individual Medley

 

"I do not think swimming is among the very popular sports in my country. People know some athletes but they are not really famous… so we fight for it and I hope we will become one of the top five sports in Poland soon. Maybe after Paris."

  • Bronze, Ksawery Masiuk (POL), Swimming, Men’s 50m Backstroke

 

"I came here to fight for the Olympic qualification. I will go home with both the ticket for Paris and a World Championships medal, so it’s incredible. I couldn’t ask for more!"

  • Bronze, Sara Franceschi (ITA), Swimming, Women’s 400m Individual Medley

 

"It is huge. Just to be around these incredible athletes and to be able to swim and be back in the sport, it is great. I cherish every day and every moment when I can swim and do what I love. I really appreciate it and this is a big moment for me."

  • Bronze, Katarzyna Wasick (POL), Swimming, Women’s 50m Freestyle

 

"To us, there is a double pressure on us having the Olympics in our country. It is different. I did Tokyo, I was sick, and now it is in my country and I am feeling really good at the moment. I would like to do a big race and to win some medals."

  • Bronze, David Aubry (FRA), Swimming, Men’s 1500m Freestyle

 

"Race confidence is so important. Being able to stand behind the blocks and be able to trust yourself and what you have done and trust in your abilities. That’s what I was able to do and to walk away with a gold medal leading into Olympics trials is all the confidence that I need."

  • Gold, Isaac Cooper (AUS), Swimming, Men’s 50m Backstroke

 

"To end the championships with a silver medal is awesome, especially in the 50m freestyle race that I haven’t won an individual medal before – it’s great. This was just a great meet. Great to get my confidence and momentum going leading into the summer."

  • Silver, Kate Douglass (USA), Swimming, Women’s 50m Freestyle

 

"Every time it’s fun to race in Qatar, it’s my third time here and the organization of the competitions has always been very good. The conditions both at the open water and also here at the pool were good in this World Championships, too."

  • Silver, Florian Wellbrock (GER), Swimming, Men’s 1500m Freestyle

 

"To be on the podium after all these years and everything I have been through in the last couple of years is amazing. It’s been so much hard work and dedication and just knowing I’ll get back here eventually. From day one I had that in my mind, we’ve got here now and I am thankful to everyone."

  • Silver, Max Litchfield (GBR), Swimming, Men’s 400m Individual Medley

 

"Any chance to get on the podium and hear our national anthem is a great day."

  •  Hunter Armstrong (USA), Swimming, Men’s 50m Backstroke

 

"I’m very, very proud to win this medal. It was a lot of pressure. It gives me the confidence coming up to Paris that I can handle all kinds of pressure."

  • Gold, Sarah Sjostrom (SWE), Swimming, Women’s 50m Freestyle

 

"This week has been like a roller-coaster for me emotionally. So being able to put in a good performance, finally a PB at this meet on the last day, that means a lot for me as an athlete and teaches me a lot for this year. I know that a lot of people are watching me in my country tonight so it means a lot."

  • Silver, Anastasia Gorbenko (ISR), Swimming, Women’s 400m Individual Medley

 

"A new Asian Record, both in the semifinals and in the final, is very good. I will work harder and I hope that I can do even better than that."

  • Silver, Tang Qianting (CHN), Swimming, Women’s 50m Breaststroke

 

"This is my fourth medal in this event and I am very glad for winning it."

  • Bronze, Benedetta Pilato (ITA), Swimming, Women’s 50m Breaststroke