Aimee Willmott Quotes, born February 26, 1993, in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England, is a retired English swimmer who competed in three Olympic Games (London 2012, Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020) and won Commonwealth Games gold in the 400m Individual Medley in 2018. The daughter of 1984 Olympian Stuart Willmott, she followed his legacy, training under coaches Lisa Bates and Steven Tigg at the University of Stirling. A triple European Championships medalist and founder of Willmott Swim Skills, she retired in 2021 after a career marked by resilience and rivalry with Hannah Miley. These 15 quotes—sourced from interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect her passion for swimming, mental health advocacy, family ties, and perseverance, capturing her determined and heartfelt spirit.
15 Aimee Willmott Quotes
- “Every now and then, you’ll get one of those days when you’re feeling rubbish or when you have to pretty much drag yourself out of bed to get to training. But then you’ll see the Olympic pool, and all the excitement and adrenaline will come rushing.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “It was such a special moment. I turned around as I knew where my mum and dad were sat and I saw them jumping up and down.” (TeamEngland.org, 2023-06-21)
- “Ten years of emotions. Ten years of just missing out. It felt like the perfect race even though it wasn’t the best time.” (TeamEngland.org, 2023-06-21)
- “I say it’s the pinnacle of my career and that it took me ten years to win that.” (TeamEngland.org, 2023-06-21)
- “I was so upset with the silver medal in Glasgow. I did not enjoy being on the podium.” (TeamEngland.org, 2023-06-21)
- “In Australia, I thought whatever colour medal I won, I won’t begrudge it—just enjoy it.” (TeamEngland.org, 2023-06-21)
- “My coach said before the race you can do this if you want it. I stood behind the blocks and felt really confident.” (TeamEngland.org, 2023-06-21)
- “I can’t thank my teammates enough for reminding me why I started swimming in the first place!” (StateOfSwimming.com, 2021-11-25)
- “Not many people have a parent that went to an Olympic Games, let alone in the same sport and the same event, so I’m one of the lucky ones.” (StateOfSwimming.com, 2021-11-25)
- “My dad was with me during my very first length of the pool and has been with me every length since.” (StateOfSwimming.com, 2021-11-25)
- “You’re not mental, not crazy, you just need a little help—but don’t we all, no one is perfect.” (Post on X, @aimeewillmott, 2018-05-15)
- “Reach out & speak to someone no matter how small your negative thought, worry or panic may be.” (Post on X, @aimeewillmott, 2018-05-15)
- “I often used to look at pictures of myself in my race suit and see ‘my big lats hanging out my costume’ but in reality those beauties help me achieve my goals!” (Post on X, @aimeewillmott, 2020-10-10)
- “The feeling you get after a great session is one of the best things about hard training.” (SwimSwam.com, 2015-08-02)
Aimee Willmott’s quotes swim with resilience, gratitude, and a deep love for her sport and family, inspiring fans to push through tough days, embrace their strengths, and give back to their passions. Which one motivates you to dive into your own challenges? Drop it in the comments and keep her champion legacy thriving!
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