Ryk Neethling Quotes

What makes it important is the kind of rivalry we've been talking about with Australia, with England, with New Zealand, with Canada. - Ryk Neethling

What happened when we won that relay in Athens was the beginning of something great. We were a surprise package. No one expected us to win or to break the world record. I think it changed a few things in South African swimming. - Ryk Neethling

We needed Athens. People see us and say well done on Athens, well done on Montreal. We shocked the world, shocked everyone. - Ryk Neethling

We are all friends and we have the similar feelings we had in Athens, so a world record is definitely our target and we are capable of achieving it. The relay on the opening night will be a good start for us. - Ryk Neethling

Thorpe will be back, which is good. Swimming is huge in Australia, and me and Roland versus Thorpe is already being built up. - Ryk Neethling

There's nothing special about Phelps as a person, he's just like any other guy... He's been a celebrity since he was 16, been pampered, and he tends to think quite highly of himself. - Ryk Neethling

The win had a huge impact on us. The next morning we were all walking tall. My little sister is on the team and a little unsure of herself here, as are some of the younger swimmers. I told her that she should look at what the cricket team did. Anything is possible, you don't know what you can do or what can happen. - Ryk Neethling

The only thing I regret is not returning earlier. - Ryk Neethling

That's how he swims. He comes from behind. I knew I had to go out with Roland, but I couldn't catch him at the end. - Ryk Neethling

Roland's probably been in Heat more than me... I can't believe that people actually want to know what bed linen I buy, or what food eat. - Ryk Neethling

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