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Matthew Nicholas Biondi (born October 8, 1965) is an American former competitive swimmer and water polo player. As a swimmer, he is an eleven-time Olympic medalist, and former world record-holder in five events.
Matt Biondi has picked up where he left off nearly three decades ago. Bitter at the resistance he faced for trying to transform swimming into a truly professional endeavor after his triumphant performance at the Seoul Olympics, he turned his back on the sport that was such a big part of his life.
Matt Biondi is one of the most decorated U.S. Olympians in history, earning 11 Olympic medals and setting 12 individual swimming world records throughout his career. Biondi began Swimming at the age of 5 in his hometown of Moraga, California.
Sep 20, 2021 · This week, 33 years ago, Matt Biondi took home seven medals from the Olympic Games in Seoul, an iconic performance that continues to be revered. He had it all. The physique. The pure talent.
Jun 8, 2021 · After nearly two years pitching his idea at meets and clubs around the world, Biondi officially launched the International Swimmers’ Alliance on Tuesday — essentially returning to his long ...
What set Biondi apart from other swimmers was his competitive edge. The bigger the event, the better he swam, and his best was always reserved for Olympic finals. In the 50m freestyle in Seoul, he won by defeating teammate Tom Jager for the first time in two years.
Cal swimmer Matt Biondi looks back on his time in Berkeley, his 11 Olympic medals, and the biggest differences between competing and coaching.
