Park Tae-hwan
South Korean Olympic swimmer
A South Korean swimmer excelled in freestyle events. Achieved success at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, winning gold in the 400m freestyle. Claimed multiple medals in World Championships, establishing a record as one of the leading swimmers in the 400m freestyle. Competed in the 2000s and 2010s, contributing to the popularity of competitive swimming in South Korea.
Gold medal in 400m freestyle at the 2008 Olympics
Multiple medals at World Swimming Championships
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Baseball player, 3-time MVP
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September 27th, 1949 76 years ago
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Canadian lawyer and politician
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September 27th, 1941 84 years ago
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September 27th, 1943 82 years ago
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September 27th, 1937 88 years ago
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September 27th, 1947 78 years ago
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Born
September 27th, 1941 84 years ago
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