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Aaron Wells Peirsol (born July 23, 1983) is an American former competition swimmer and backstroke specialist who is a former world champion and world record-holder. He is a three-time Olympian and seven-time Olympic medalist (five gold, two silver).
Jan 1, 2024 · Aaron Peirsol, a renowned figure in the swimming world, embarked on a transformative journey after an illustrious career that included seven Olympic medals and numerous world records.
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 ...
After débuting internationally at the Sydney Olympics at the age of 17 (claiming a silver medal in the 200 m backstroke behind Lenny Krayzelburg), Aaron Peirsol won five Olympic gold medals, 10 long-course World Championships, and another 6 in the short course pool. Peirsol won the backstroke double (100 and 200 m) at the 2004 Olympics, as ...
Seven-time Olympic medalist, Aaron Wells Peirsol, was often recognized as America’s backstroke specialist during his time in elite competition. He was born (July 23, 1983) and raised in Irvine...
Aaron Peirsol - Hall Of Fame Swimmer. Under the tutelage of Dave Salo, Aaron qualified for his first Junior Nationals at 13, swam in Senior Nationals at 14 and qualified for his first...
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Inducted: 2016. A five-time Olympic gold medalist, nine-time world champion, six-time NCAA champion and still the current world record holder in the 200-meter backstroke, Aaron Peirsol set a standard in the backstroke that continues even five years after his retirement.
Mar 6, 2024 · Learn more about Aaron Peirsol's accomplishments, career highlights, and biography
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