26 Quotes by Ryk Neethling

What makes it important is the kind of rivalry we've been talking about with Australia, with England, with New Zealand, with Canada.

We are all friends and we have the similar feelings we had in Athens, so a world record is definitely our target and we are capable of achieving it. The relay on the opening night will be a good start for us.

We needed Athens. People see us and say well done on Athens, well done on Montreal. We shocked the world, shocked everyone.

I think it was a huge inspiration. The next morning, we were all walking tall.

I said to her to look at the cricket players. They weren't given a chance but they gave it a go.

I was very happy, ... My training hadn't been consistent, as I'd been trying to juggle sponsor requirements and swimming. I was surprised with my times, and couldn't be more proud of the South African team.

I think she's got confidence now she's seen her own flesh and blood, who's maybe not the most talented swimmer, get to the top through lots of hard work, so she knows it can be done.

Thorpe will be back, which is good. Swimming is huge in Australia, and me and Roland versus Thorpe is already being built up,

The only thing I regret is not returning earlier.