I can’t really think of one favorite competitor. I always loved competing against Jenny Thompson. It’s a special thing to be able to compete against someone that you looked up to growing up in the sport.

Obviously there are going to be many great swimmers from many different countries throughout the world. I think that we should definitely be aware of the Australians and the Chinese over the next several years.

Regardless of the time of day, the finals at the Olympics are going to be an intense, nerve-wracking, incredible experience. That being said, if there is a change it will affect everyone equally, not just Americans. I’ve swum finals in the morning at other meets and actually liked it. If there is a change, it’s going to be important for everyone to realize that competition is competition regardless of the time of day.