An honor to be here

I had a moment tonight as I was watching the Finals when it struck me that even being present at this meet even as a spectator was overwhelming. I almost feel like this meet is so elite that I don't even belong here. Then it hits me that I've done what it takes to swim here, and I deserve to be a part of something so amazing. Tomorrow I swim the 100 backstroke against some of the best swimmers in the world... it's exactly what I've wanted. I'm swimming in the Olympic Trial pool, against the people I'll swim against in 3 short weeks. It's like I've already accomplished what I've set my mind to, everything after this moment is icing on the cake. I'm honored and excited to be here, I want to thank all the people that helped me get to this point, you know who you are. Tomorrow will be a great day!