Kirsty Coventry quotes:
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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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People have to remain positive and believe in those dreams. It's really important.
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Everyone there including President Mugabe knows something needs to change because so many people are hurting.
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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.
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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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I have always stayed out of politics, I don't believe it would be appropriate to talk about it.
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It is much harder to retain your position at the top than to get to the top.