She continued, “I definitely hoped that would’ve been better, but I know I’ve got a lot to be proud of and I think it’s always going to be emotional finishing something
that has brought me so much joy and so many great relationships and so many life lessons,” following her sixth-place finish in the 100-meter butterfly final in Paris.
Mollie O’Callaghan (Australia), Emma McKeon (left), Meg Harris (Australia), and Shayna Jack (second left). (PA) “Swimming brings back so many happy memories for me.
It’s only the second day, but already I’ve been here five times and I feel very fortunate. I’m quite fortunate.
“I am eager for the day when I will be able to reflect on everything. There are a lot of wonderful people in my immediate vicinity who have experienced similar experiences, such as my brother, who completed his swimming training three or four years ago.
“I’ve got a lot of people to support me.” Cody Simpson, her pop star boyfriend, stated: “We are all proud of her.”
She will treat it with such humility. Though she’ll never admit it to herself, what she’s accomplished is truly remarkable.
It’s not real. She really wanted to be in the final and get on the podium, so she had a scorching swim this morning.
