While receiving the award, Meilutytė could hardly contain her emotions, but soon afterwards composed herself and was answering reporters' question.
- Do you realize what you've done?
- Not yet. I don't know, all emotions simply came together. My legs were shaking, I was praying that I don't fall down.
- Whom would you like to thank most after your victory?
- My family, friends, coaches.
- When you were swimming, did you feel that Rebbeca Soni was right behind you?
- I did see her. But I tried not to look at anyone.
- Lithuanian President Dalia Grybauskaitė was in the audience. She stayed in London because of your competition. What does it mean for you?
- It's an incredible honour that she came and watched me compete. I'm glad that she takes interest, since swimming is not the most popular sport in Lithuania. I hope it will be more popular after this.
- Do you know what prize you are getting for your victory?
- No.
- 400 thousand litas.
- It is possible.
- What are you going to spend it on?
- I won't spend it.
- What would you like to tell your fans who greeted you?
- I'd like to thank them for continual support and belief in me.
- Did the final competition go according to your plans?
- Yes. Sure, there are always some small mistakes. But I'll watch the footage and try to correct them. I think, everything was going well for me.
- What were your thoughts after you finished the race?
- Nothing. Great many random thoughts in my head.
