Eric Shanteau quotes

Being happy outside the pool means fast swimming in the pool. (Eric Shanteau)

I think being an athlete prepares you for more things than people give us credit for.

Eric Shanteau

I've kind of got an out in cancer. It keeps things in perspective for me.

Eric Shanteau

I think you have to be weird to swim breaststroke.

Eric Shanteau

I'm really looking forward to just concentrating on the swimming part now instead of what's going on with me outside the pool.

Eric Shanteau

I know there's life after the Olympics.

Eric Shanteau

I attacked my cancer diagnosis the same way I attack training and competing, and that's pretty fearless.

Eric Shanteau

At 28, you need recovery time after training.

Eric Shanteau

After my cancer diagnosis, I really took my swimming to a new level.

Eric Shanteau

Olympic medals are the one medal that I don't have; I've won just about every other competition that I've been at.

Eric Shanteau

If I have one message to young swimmers about taking care of their bodies, it's definitely take care of your shoulders. (Eric Shanteau)

I've been in a Speedo half my life. So I am really comfortable with my body.

Eric Shanteau

I don't let myself get upset about the little nitpicky things anymore.

Eric Shanteau

Eric Shanteau

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Photo: JD Lasica from Pleasanton, CA, US, CC BY 2.0

Occupation: American Athlete
Born: October 1, 1983
Quotes count: 13