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Aaron Peirsol is one of only two swimmers who have reclaimed a world record they previously held three times, joining Japanese breaststroker Kosuke Kitajima.
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.
Aaron Peirsol - Hall Of Fame Swimmer. Aaron Peirsol (USA) // CAREER HIGHLIGHTS. Under the tutelage of Dave Salo, Aaron qualified for his first Junior Nationals at 13, swam in Senior Nationals at...
Feb 28, 2024 · Learn more about Aaron Peirsol's accomplishments, career highlights, and biography
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). Individually, he currently holds the world record in the 200-meter backstroke event (long course).
Sport: Swimming. 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.
RUS 03/04/2002 Men 200 Freestyle 01:45.15
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