Description: (American Former Competition Swimmer and Seven-Time Olympic Medalist)
Aaron Peirsol, a retired American competition swimmer, is widely recognized for his exceptional skills in backstroke. He is a former world champion and record-holder, having won a total of seven Olympic medals - five gold and two silver. Peirsol's expertise particularly shines in the 200-meter backstroke, where he held the world record. He competed for the University of Texas and graduated with a degree in Political Science, during which time he was honored as the NCAA Swimmer of the Year. Throughout his career, Peirsol has received numerous awards, such as the American Swimmer of the Year, and has accumulated an impressive thirty-six medals in major international competitions.