I knew it was gone the second I hit it. I just tried to make contact.

It's cold but it feels good to be in the water again. There can't be any other better feeling. I felt so excited. When I did it, I thought about my mom because I love her and she came here (to Williamsport).

I never expected all of this. I'm real surprised about everybody being here.

I felt excited. I knew it was gone.