Oussama Mellouli
Tunisian Olympic swimmer specializing in freestyle
Born
February 16th, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Tunisia
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Born in 1984, a Tunisian swimmer competed in multiple Olympic Games, achieving significant success in both the 1500 meters freestyle and open water events. Won gold medals in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2012 London Olympics. Also excelled at the World Championships, securing several medals over a career spanning more than a decade. His versatility allowed participation in both pool and open water competitions, demonstrating a wide range of swimming skills.
Won gold in 1500m freestyle at 2008 Olympics
Secured gold in open water at 2012 Olympics
Multiple World Championship medals
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