Kayla Sanchez

thumb|right|Kayla Sanchez Kayla Noelle Sanchez (born 7 April 2001) is a swimmer who has represented the Philippines internationally since 2023. Sanchez initially represented Canada until 2022 at the Olympic and World championship level, and is a two-time Olympic medalist in Tokyo. Quotes I guess I’m disappointed that I wasn’t able to bring the Philippines a medal, and I’m really sorry that I wasn’t able to do that. Sanchez: Sorry no medal, but I’m not done Nelson Beltran - The Philippine Star 26 September 2026 I think the greater lesson here is to not be afraid to try. Focus, stay focused, and I’m improving. I’ve gotten faster since my nationality switch, and I’m swimming. This is my second-fastest 50 free since Tokyo in 2021, and I’m not done. Sanchez: Sorry no medal, but I’m not done Nelson Beltran - The Philippine Star 26 September 2026 I allow myself to be sad and to be angry, but at a swim meet you don’t have much time. Kayla Sanchez vows to keep pushing after Asian Games heartbreak June Navarro - Reporter / @junavINQPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 07:17 PM June Navarro - Reporter /@junavINQPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 07:17 PM 26 September 2026 I am motivated to have better results and get better and get faster. I love swimming. I love representing the Philippines, and I just want to do more. Kayla Sanchez vows to keep pushing after Asian Games heartbreak June Navarro - Reporter / @junavINQPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 07:17 PM June Navarro - Reporter /@junavINQPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 07:17 PM 26 September 2026 I want the younger Filipino swimmers to see that you shouldn’t be afraid to try. Stay focused, continue to work hard, and you will get the glory. Kayla Sanchez vows to keep pushing after Asian Games heartbreak June Navarro - Reporter / @junavINQPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 07:17 PM June Navarro - Reporter /@junavINQPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 07:17 PM 26 September 2026 I’m improving. I’ve gotten faster since my nationality switch and I’m not done. Kayla Sanchez vows to keep pushing after Asian Games heartbreak June Navarro - Reporter / @junavINQPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 07:17 PM June Navarro - Reporter /@junavINQPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 07:17 PM 26 September 2026 “I’m not super happy with the swim to be honest, but all I can do is look forward and strive to be better,” Kayla Sanchez says she needs more confidence as Olympic swimming bid ends, Ralph Edwin Villanueva - Philstar.com 31 July 2024. “I just need more confidence in the race, I trained really hard and I’m hoping it translates one day so I can be up there on the podium,” Kayla Sanchez says she needs more confidence as Olympic swimming bid ends, Ralph Edwin Villanueva - Philstar.com 31 July 2024. “Lots of emotions. I get to have my family watching which is really important to me. I know that I have all the support of the Filipinos,” Kayla Sanchez says she needs more confidence as Olympic swimming bid ends, Ralph Edwin Villanueva - Philstar.com 31 July 2024. “I’m super grateful for the opportunities that I received and I’m super grateful for all the support.” Kayla Sanchez says she needs more confidence as Olympic swimming bid ends, Ralph Edwin Villanueva - Philstar.com 31 July 2024. “Never give up on your dreams, surround yourself with people that love you and tuloy ang laban.” Kayla Sanchez says she needs more confidence as Olympic swimming bid ends, Ralph Edwin Villanueva - Philstar.com 31 July 2024. “I won't say it's easy, I'm still learning how to manage both,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “I joined a swimming team when I was four years old,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “I’ve been swimming now for 20 years of my life, and a lot of my daily activities revolve around swimming,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “The Canadian Olympic team center was right by my house. It was only 15 minutes away, and the coach there had noticed my times, Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “The transition was hard, I think. But I knew that on the other side of being able to represent the Philippines, it would all be worth it,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “It’s harder, I think, because it’s so humid. So, when you’re training max effort, you really feel the heat.” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “I like the course content, it’s going to give me a direction right out of university,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “Good time management is really, really important,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “Knowing when to put my phone down or knowing when to study, when to sleep.” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “If I’m only swimming, then it’s easy to focus on a bad practice. Instead, I can have a bad practice, and I can study, come back to the pool with a fresh mindset,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “It’s a hard meet. Six days, and I raced every day. You go from executing one race to OK, that’s over. Now I need to execute another race,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “I really had no expectations going into the meet,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “I knew there were expectations of me to bring back medals, and I think I had to just focus on my process and what I could do best and what I could control.” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “You have to train hard. You have to be disciplined. You have to manage your time,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “But it’s possible, and look for the right support system to get you to that place.” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. “I always want to keep improving,” Beyond the pool: The other life of Olympic swimmer Kayla Sanchez, By Manila Bulletin Sports 7 March 2026. 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