Bio
- Started swimming at age 2 to learn water safety.
- Won silver medals in the 100m breaststroke and 4x100m medley relay team at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney at age 15.
- Suffered depression and self-esteem issues after being in the spotlight at a young age.
- Took the gold medal in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing in the 100m breaststroke.
- After winning the 2008 Telstra Swimmer of the Year award, she left the trophy in the back of a taxi.
- Earning a spot in the 2012 Olympics in London, she became the first Australian swimmer to reach four Olympic games.
Leisel JonesAugust 30, 1985 (age 40)Katherine, Northern Territory, Australia
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Bio
- Started swimming at age 2 to learn water safety.
- Won silver medals in the 100m breaststroke and 4x100m medley relay team at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney at age 15.
- Suffered depression and self-esteem issues after being in the spotlight at a young age.
- Took the gold medal in the 2008 Olympics in Beijing in the 100m breaststroke.
- After winning the 2008 Telstra Swimmer of the Year award, she left the trophy in the back of a taxi.
- Earning a spot in the 2012 Olympics in London, she became the first Australian swimmer to reach four Olympic games.
