Jessica Long : (5)

" I’m a leap year baby. " - Jessica Long

" Before I step on a starting block, I will clap three times and shake out my arms twice. I don’t feel ready to race unless I do that. " - Jessica Long

" Swimming forced me to deal with the things I wanted to escape. It helped me work through a lot of feelings and frustrations, because I had hours under water just to swim laps and think. " - Jessica Long

" Here in Tokyo, this is one of my favorite Paralympics I’ve ever attended. " - Jessica Long

" I’m a big SkinCeuticals girl. I use their hyaluronic acid when my skin is a little wet, and I let it soak in. " - Jessica Long