オリンピックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (オリンピックInstagram)「👏 @itsstephrice ・・・ Completely honoured and truly grateful to be inducted into the International Swimming Hall Of Fame. I’m still trying to process the magnitude of it all and have really enjoyed spending these few months reflecting on my journey and career as an athlete. Every night before the Beijing Olympics as I was lying in bed I would visualise myself at the games, standing behind the blocks, hearing the crowd screaming, imagining how I would be feeling, seeing the tv camera come past me as the announcer would say “swimming in lane 5, the world record holder in this event, representing Australia ... Stephanie Rice!!!!” Then I would see myself in the pool, swimming my perfect race, feeling strong and being in control of my mind and body. I never visualised the end of the race ... just the process ... but deep down I always knew that if I could execute my perfect race plan, it would give me every chance of winning. So standing here 10 and a bit years later (making this the perfect #10yearchallenge) with tears in my eyes, tears of pride and joy, tears of relief, because I did it!!!! To say that I am a Triple Olympic Gold Medalist, 5 x world record holder, medal of the Order of Australia recipient and now be in the Hall of Fame ... it’s mind-blowing and honestly it all still doesn’t feel real ... and I don’t know if it ever will. But what I do know for sure is that whilst I was the one behind the blocks, there was a very tight-knit team of people behind the scenes that did everything in their power to help me achieve my dream ... and for that I am completely grateful. My incredible coach Bohly, my ever-supporting family, my team-mates, my physios, my trainers, my doctors, my wonderful sponsors, my agents & advisors, my school, the entire swimming community, my fans and supporters cheering from the stands and tv screens and my always understand friends. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so very much ... I wouldn’t be where I am today without you, so thank you for everything that you have done for me and for always believing in my potential. I 💛 you」3月29日 18時11分