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Aaron Peirsol is a former American swimmer and backstroke specialist who won seven Olympic medals, including five golds. He also holds the world record in the 200-meter backstroke and is involved in several charities and environmental causes.
Jan 1, 2024 · Aaron Peirsol, the seven-time Olympic medalist and world record holder, shares his journey from swimming to education and his views on sport and society. Read the full interview with the gentle and elegant champion who retired at 27.
Born on 23 July 1983 in Irvine, California, Aaron Peirsol was only 15 when he became the youngest American swimmer in history to break the two-minute mark in the 200m backstroke. At the age of 16 he appeared at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where he won his first medal, a silver, over the same distance, an achievement that he celebrated by having ...
In GO SWIM BACKSTROKE, Gold medalist and world record holder Aaron Peirsol shares the key focus points that he uses to develop his awesome backstroke techniq...
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Learn about Aaron Peirsol's swimming career, achievements, records and awards. He is a former world record holder and Olympic champion in the backstroke events.
Jul 23, 1996 · The men's 100M swimming backstroke world record is sent tumbling by Aaron Peirsol in the final of the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympic Games.http://www.olympic.or...
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Aaron Peirsol is a former American swimmer who won five Olympic gold medals and held world records in the backstroke events. Learn about his biography, personal bests, results, and special notes on Olympedia.
