Gemmell was born into a Maryland family of competitive swimmers (her dad Bruce has coached Ledecky).
This fall, shell be a sophomore at the University of Texas, where she swims competitively.
Her teammate Weinstein, 17, is even younger.
The New York-born athlete has verbally committed to swimming for the University of California, Berkeley in 2025.
So many kids dream of being inthe Olympics.
You actually did it.
What does that feel like?
Gemmell:As a kid, you dont really get how big of a dream it is.
Its wild, and Im so happy.
How do you stay motivated when training gets difficult?
Weinstein:Youre probably going to have more bad days than good days.
Gemmell:Every day matters, but not in the sense that it needs to be perfect.
Whats your daily routine?
Weinstein:Anywhere from eight to 11 swim practices a week, and we usually lift twice a week.
And obviously half of those are morning practices at 5 a.m. How do youget up at 4 a.m.?
Gemmell:A lot of the struggle is like, I got toput my phone down.
How do you take care of your mental health?
Weinstein:My biggest struggle is getting very anxious and doubting myself.
Gemmell:Journalingreally helps me.
Its like, get it out, let it go.
Any other favorite kinds of self-care?
Weinstein:I loveessential oils.
I have a diffuser at home.
Ill just watch a show or read a book for fun.
It really helps me recharge.
Whats your favorite memory with Katie Ledecky?
Weinstein:The 2022 World Championships in Budapest.
It was the first time Id ever met her.
Shes just a really good person to look up to.
Whats next for you?
I have to do a 7.5K in the ocean.
You just feel horrible in the water.
After a week off, it takes three weeks to feel good again.
