Mack Horton
Australian Olympic swimmer, 400m freestyle
Born
April 25th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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An Australian swimmer specialized in freestyle events. Achieved prominence by winning the gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Competed at multiple World Championships, securing several medals across various events. Also represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games, where multiple medals were earned. Gained recognition for competing against rival swimmers and made headlines for his strong opinions on sportsmanship and competition.
Won gold in the 400m freestyle at the 2016 Olympics
Secured multiple medals at World Championships
Achieved multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games
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