26 Quotes by Ryk Neethling

What happened when we won that relay in Athens was the beginning of something great. We were a surprise package. No one expected us to win or to break the world record. I think it changed a few things in South African swimming.

And the rivalry has pushed us on to new heights, ... Great athletes in the past have always been part of a great rivalry.

There's nothing special about Phelps as a person, he's just like any other guy, ... He's been a celebrity since he was 16, been pampered, and he tends to think quite highly of himself.

The win had a huge impact on us. The next morning we were all walking tall. My little sister is on the team and a little unsure of herself here, as are some of the younger swimmers. I told her that she should look at what the cricket team did. Anything is possible, you don't know what you can do or what can happen.

Roland's probably been in Heat more than me, ... I can't believe that people actually want to know what bed linen I buy, or what food eat.

That's how he swims. He comes from behind. I knew I had to go out with Roland, but I couldn't catch him at the end.

Athens was not the end, but the beginning, ... Some people might have been happy (with the medals in Athens), but not me. Since then we've been going faster and faster, and now we're on top of the world.

It was close. There were some butterflies but the guys swam really well.

It's a dream come true for me for her to be here with me. I'm 13 years older than her. When I took part in my first Commonwealth Games she was three year's old. I've dreamt about this day for a long time.