And says he might become a coach

kept it under wraps but once I’d made the final, I actually talked about it and that helped me enjoy it.”

He will relish a new start and fresh challenges. There have been ups and downs, but incredible highs. A scholarship to Florida, multiple chances to see the world. I might teach swimming now, he declared. Ideally, somewhere warm and inviting. Time to take the plunge outside the bubble and see where it leads.

“I’ll miss the relationships

DAN WALLACE with team-mates. That’s hard to replicate,” he said.

“Swimming is an individual sport but you all have that commitment and you’re in it together. I’ve been lucky enough to train all around the world and I’ve made friends everywhere and it’s going to be strange not bumping into them as much.

“But I won’t miss the early morning starts. Or the dry skin and dry hair. It will be nice to have a bit more freedom. To eat what I want. And to have a few beers.”

“I won’t miss the early morning starts. Or the dry skin and dry hair. Itwillbenicetohavea bit more freedom. To eat what I want. And to have a few beers”