Kirsty Coventry Quotes

#1. People have to remain positive and believe in those dreams. It's really important.

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#2. It is much harder to retain your position at the top than to get to the top.

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#3. I have always stayed out of politics, I don't believe it would be appropriate to talk about it.

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#4. In athletics, older runners tend to go for longer races, but it's the opposite in swimming because your body can't handle the endurance.

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#5. Everyone there including President Mugabe knows something needs to change because so many people are hurting.

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#6. Everyone at home is so supportive. People recognise me, say how proud they are of me. It's awesome to hear, it's amazing to know I can touch so many people in a positive way.

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#7. I take any opportunity I can to raise our country's flag really high and get some shining positive light on things over there.

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#8. There are younger, stronger swimmers coming up and they are hungry. I can't influence what they do, I only know what I can do and I know how greedy I am to defend my title.

Kirsty Coventry