Revisit the reactions and moments from what the top swimmers had to say following the four final medal events from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the La Defense Arena.
Sarah Sjostrom (SWE), Gold, Women’s 50m Freestyle
I'm not going to be better than this, this is the peak of my career for sure. I'm so proud of what I've done my whole career. I'm going to continue swimming for many years, but I mean, how can I top this ever?
Meg Harris (AUS), Silver, Women’s 50m Freestyle
It was shock just for a second, I had no idea what was going on, but then I looked across the other side of the pool and saw Shayna (Jack) smiling, and that's when it hit me. It's amazing.
Bobby Finke (USA), Gold, Men’s 1500m Freestyle
The world's getting faster, and I think it's a really good thing. It's a really healthy thing for the sport. If one country is always dominating, I can't really sit there and say the sport is growing. As much as it sucks that we're not dominating any more, I think it's good for the sport, and it shows how far the sport has come.
Gregorio Paltrinieri (ITA), Silver, Men’s 1500m Freestyle
I believe that I achieved a lot in the last years and Olympics, five medals, it’s a lot, and I would never have been able to imagine it at the start of my career. But I manage to reinvent myself all the time.
Daniel Wiffen (IRL), Bronze, Men’s 1500m Freestyle
Happy but disappointed at the same time. Happy because I’m an Olympic champion. I’m a bronze medallist. But disappointed with the time and the race.
Gretchen Walsh (USA), Gold, Women’s 4 x 100m Medley Relay
We are historically very strong in this relay, and we weren’t about to change things this now. We did exactly what we came here to do, and we had so much fun the whole way.
Lilly King (USA), Gold, Women’s 4 x 100m Medley Relay
It’s been awesome, this relay is the one we probably take the most pride in as a country. I know from being on this relay for eight years, it’s definitely one I take a lot of pride in. I’m just super proud of these girls and what a way to cap off the week.
Pan Zhanle (CHN), Gold, Men’s 4 x 100m Medley Relay
This is magic for me. We make a good team and we got a good result.
Xu Jiayu (CHN), Gold, Men’s 4 x 100m Medley Relay
The whole Olympic Games journey for me is great. I am very satisfied.