28 Quotes by Grant Hackett

Coaches like Denis are certainly the unsung heroes in modern sport and that's what carrying the baton is all about, recognising people who play such a valuable role.

It was feeling a bit tough out there tonight. A tough swim. It has been a big programme, and I'm happy with the results I got.

It was a shame that Ian and Michael weren't there in the final but I really wasn't thinking about that too much,

It just didn't feel good or quite right, it did not feel like I got on my stroke,

It's very hard to sacrifice a meet, especially when it's in your own country and I love competing in the Commonwealth Games,

I can definitely take more off my world record - a lot more. I have no doubt about that. I'm by no means putting pressure on myself, it's just the belief I have in myself......I'm not going to limit myself by nominating times or anything like that. I never thought I'd do 14:34 and I did. I thought I'd maybe do 14:38 or 14:39 that day, and I went nearly five seconds quicker so I don't want to limit the possibilities

If it can't be detected in blood or urine, we have to think of other avenues to catch people. If it means searching for it at customs, we should do that.

If he swims around the times he's been doing for the last couple of seasons, I think he will be pretty well unbeatable,

If I let it drag on it could get worse and worse and it could eventually become a major problem.