Aaron Peirsol
American swimmer and Olympic champion
Born
July 23rd, 1983
42 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed in swimming at the Olympic level, earning multiple medals. Secured gold medals in the 100m and 200m backstroke events at the 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympics. Set world records in the backstroke events during his career. Retired as one of the leading figures in American swimming.
Won three gold medals at the 2004 Olympics
Secured two gold medals at the 2008 Olympics
Set multiple world records in backstroke
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