"I think people are born to excel in certain things. I have always known that swimming was my calling."

Matt Biondi (1965)
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About Matt Biondi

Matt Biondi is a former American competitive swimmer and eleven-time Olympic medalist. Born on October 8, 1965, in Palo Alto, California, Biondi achieved great success during the 1984, 1988, and 1992 Olympic Games. He won multiple gold, silver, and bronze medals in freestyle and butterfly events. Biondi set numerous world records and is considered one of the greatest swimmers in history.

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