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Athens 2004 Summer Olympics

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Aaron Peirsol

Aaron Peirsol

United States Age: 26 DOB: July 23, 1983
Sport: Swimming Height: 6' 4" Weight: 174 pounds

Notes

  • College Texas
  • Coach Eddie Reese
  • Club Irvine Novaquatics
  • Previous Olympics 2000 - 2nd in 200 backstroke.
  • World Championships 2003 - 8th in 50 backstroke, 1st in 100 backstroke, 1st in 200 backstroke, 2nd in 800 free relay, 1st in 400 medley relay.
  • National Championships 2002 Summer - 1st in 100 backstroke, 1st in 200 backstroke; 2002 Spring _ 6th in 200 freestyle, 1st in 100 backstroke, 1st in 200 backstroke.
  • World ranking 1st in 100 backstroke, 53.64; 1st in 200 backstroke, 1:54.74.
  • Other career highlights Fastest man in the world in the 100 and 200 backstrokes in both 2002 and 2003.

Swimming

Date Round Result
08/21 Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final  3:30.68 (WR) (1st)
08/19 Men's 200m Backstroke Final  1:54.95 (OR) (1st)
08/18 Men's 200m Backstroke Semifinal 2   1:55.14 (OR) (1st)
08/18 Men's 200m Backstroke - Heat 5   1:57.33 (1st)
08/16 Men's 100m Backstroke Final  54.06 (1st)
08/15 Men's 100m Backstroke Semifinal 1   54.34 (1st)
08/15 Men's 100m Backstroke - Heat 6   54.65 (2nd)


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