As the world's premier backstroker, Aaron Peirsol has not lost a 200-meter backstroke race since the 2000 Olympic Games. And just to emphasize his global dominance in this event, he regularly breaks
his own world-record times:
2002 National Championships: 1:55.15
2004 Olympic Trials: 1:54.74
2005 World Championships: 1:54.66
2006 Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Championships: 1:54.44
He also holds the 100-meter world record at 53.17.
Out of the pool, Aaron enjoys watching his younger sister Haley swim, photography and working with organizations dedicated to protecting the planet's oceans.
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2002 National Championships: 1:55.15
2004 Olympic Trials: 1:54.74
2005 World Championships: 1:54.66
2006 Mutual of Omaha Pan Pacific Championships: 1:54.44
He also holds the 100-meter world record at 53.17.
Out of the pool, Aaron enjoys watching his younger sister Haley swim, photography and working with organizations dedicated to protecting the planet's oceans.
Click below for video:
56k | DSL/Cable
