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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Aaron_PeirsolAaron Peirsol - Wikipedia

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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). Individually, he currently holds the world record in the 200-meter backstroke event (long course).

   • Height: 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
   • College team: University of Texas

   • Weight: 201 lb (91 kg)
   • National team: United States

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3. swimswam.com › i-got-lost-but-then-i-found-myselfI Got Lost (But Then I Found Myself) In Aaron Peirsol's Mind

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   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.

4. olympics.com › en › athletesAaron PEIRSOL - Olympics.com

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   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 ...

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6. swimswam.com › bio › aaron-peirsolAaron Peirsol Still Loves Watching Backstroke - SwimSwam

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   Learn about Aaron Peirsol, the seven-time Olympic medalist and backstroke specialist who broke nine world records in his career. Find out his achievements, controversies, and reasons for retiring from swimming in 2010.

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   Nov 15, 2015 · Aaron Peirsol is different. Let’s set the stage. Aaron burst onto the international swimming scene at the age of 17, walking away from the 2000 Sydney Olympics with a silver medal in the 200m backstroke.

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   Who is Aaron Peirsol?

   • 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.

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   How many medals did Aaron Peirsol win?

   • From 2000 to 2009 he won 10 world gold medals and set 23 world records, and one of them still stands. But I personally think that it wasn’t (only) medals and records that made Aaron Peirsol the legend he is, but his gentle and elegant approach to the world of sports. Almost contemplative, thoughtful. And always laid back.

   I Got Lost (But Then I Found Myself) In Aaron Peirsol’s Mind - SwimSwam

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   How did Peirsol become a professional swimmer?

   • As the Olympic season approached, Peirsol continued to better his performance. He was recognized as 2003 NCAA Swimmer of the Year, having graduated high school and joined the renowned University of Texas Longhorns (he would later go pro, signing with Nike).

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   Did Aaron Peirsol break Ryan Lochte's 200 backstroke world record?

   • July 11, 2009. Aaron Peirsol takes down Ryan Lochte's 200 backstroke world record going 1:53.08. Lochte's previous WR of 1:53.94 was set at the Beijing Olympics. Peirsol would go on to demolish his new record at World Championship's going 1:51.92, an incredible two second drop from Lochte's 2008 WR.

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9. www.olympedia.org › athletes › 93859Olympedia – Aaron Peirsol

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   Aaron Peirsol is a former American Olympic swimmer who won five gold medals in the backstroke events at the 2000, 2004, and 2008 Games. He also holds world records in both backstroke events and has won 10 long-course World Championships. Learn more about his life, career, and achievements on Olympedia.

10. www.swimmingworldmagazine.com › aaron-peirsolAaron Peirsol - Hall Of Fame Swimmer - Swimming World

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    Learn about the life and achievements of Aaron Peirsol, a seven-time Olympic gold medalist and world record holder in the 200-meter and 100-meter backstroke. Find out his birthplace, current city, records, medals, awards and more.