Cody Simpson makes strange comments about why he can't fail while pursuing his dream of competing in the Olympics

• The swimming competition for the Paris Olympics will be held in June.
• Simpson is far behind his rivals and needs to improve
• Do not get involved in retirement negotiations until a decision is officially made.

Cody Simpson has given a bizarre explanation for why he can't fail in his bid to qualify for the Paris Olympics and fulfill his lifelong sporting dream.

After three months of intensive training leading up to the Olympic Trials in June, Simpson is less than a second behind his rivals.

That was on display at last weekend's Australian Swimming Championships on the Gold Coast, where Simpson finished fourth in her favorite event, the 100m butterfly.

The 24-year-old partner of Australian superfish Emma McKeon has sacrificed her successful music career to further her Olympic dreams and is just one step away from finding the key achievement she needs to get on a plane to Paris. There are only so many moons left.

Even if you fail in the 100m butterfly, you could still qualify for the Australian relay team.

But whatever happens, Simpson insists he's committed to his chances and plans to leave happy even if he doesn't qualify for the Paris Olympics.

“In a way, I really can't fail, because being selected to this year's Olympic team is either success or failure,” Simpson said in a cryptic statement.

“A fairytale ending would be nice, but it either happens or it doesn't, and that's the reality.

“There's not much I can control other than giving it my all. So if it's not good enough that day, it's not good enough that day.

“But either way, I really gave my all to see what I could do in this sport and have had a lot of success along the way.”

Before pausing his music career, Simpson recorded four albums and played the lead role of Dmitry in the Broadway musical Anastasia.

A return to the music industry would be a logical progression for the Gold Coast product, but he isn't thinking about it until his swimming career officially comes to an end.

“We intentionally put brick walls on either side of it so we could respond in case of an emergency,” he said. “But there was never a time in my life where I didn't know what was going to happen next.”

His decision may have been influenced by the impending retirement of his partner McKeown, 29, an 11-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated Australian Olympian in history.

She will end her swimming career after the Paris Olympics, and Simpson may follow the same path.

“Emma has never lived a life without swimming. I know what it's like, but she's never experienced it, so I don't think she experienced it as a child. I'm looking forward to her exploring other interests and having time to do that.

“I'm very fortunate to be someone who just has a lot to look forward to and who has other passions and careers that I can pursue again depending on what I choose from the pool.

“I don't know what I'm going to do yet, but I'll make a decision later this year.”