Name: Jason Lezak
Sport: Swimming
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 210
Current Residence: Irvine, Calif.
College: UC-Santa Barbara
- 2000 Olympic Games, gold medal in the 4x100m medley, silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle
- 2004 Olympic Games, gold medal in the 4x100m medley, bronze medal in the 4x100m freestyle
- 2008 Olympic Games, gold medal in the 4x100m medley and the 4x100m freestyle, bronze medal in the 100m freestyle
- 2011 World Championships, bronze medal in the 4x100m freestyle
- 2010 Pan Pacific Championships, gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle
- 2009 Maccabiah Games, gold medals in the 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle, 4x100m freestyle, and 4x100m medley
Fun Facts: His wife, Danielle, competed at the Pan American Games for Mexico in swimming ... Has a dog named Bailey ... Is a motivational speaker outside of swimming
Learn more:
USA Swimming
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Beijing 2008 Legends Shawn Johnson, Jason Lezak Inducted Into Their Sports' Halls Of Fame
Chrös McDougall May 19, 2019
Johnson (gymnastics) and Lezak (swimming) each won gold medals at the Olympic Games Beijing 2008.
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Back To Beijing, Day 6: A Decade Ago, Kim Rhode Won Shooting Silver For 4 Medals In As Many Games
Chrös McDougall Aug. 14, 2018
Swimmers Jason Lezak and a Natalie Coughlin-led relay were among the other U.S. medalists.
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Back To Beijing, Day 3: Jason Lezak’s Heroic Relay Effort Saves Phelps’ Run For 8
Chrös McDougall Aug. 11, 2018
Three medals were scored in the pool while Corey Cogdell took bronze in trap shooting.
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The Greatest Split Ever: Jason Lezak Recalls His Iconic 4x100 Free Leg 10 Years Later
Karen Rosen March 06, 2018
Then 32, Lezak swam what remains the fastest relay split today to help Team USA earn a significant gold.
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15 Favorite Comeback Moments In Olympic History To Celebrate National Get Up Day
Lisa Costantini Feb. 01, 2017
In honor or National Get Up Day, we honor U.S. Olympians who define the word overcome.
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Red, White & Trending: Nov. 18-24
Jamie MacDonald Nov. 25, 2016
Like the holiday itself, there was a lot from which to choose on Thanksgiving — where else are you going to see bobsledders stuck in the snow, Team USA stars lighting up parades in New York and Houston, Allyson Felix running in the snow, Scout Bassett proving there are #NoDaysOff, turkey traditions, non-traditional Thanksgivings around the globe, and so much gratitude in one place? Plus keys to the city for two Rio Olympians from Roswell, New Mexico, Laurie Hernandez crossing over to become a DWTS star, Golden Goggles means high praise for Team USA, a dog treat, Lindsey Vonn is working through her gruesome injury and more.
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Relive The Thrilling Finish Of The Men's 4x100-Meter Freestyle In Beijing
July 29, 2016
The men's relay team of Phelps, Weber-Gale, Jones and Lezak won gold in the 4x100 freestyle race in Beijing.
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Favorite Olympic Memories For #OlympicDay
June 23, 2014
Fans share their favorite moments from the Games on Twitter
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Gallery: Revisiting 2012 Olympic Trials: Swimming
June 27, 2013
One year ago, 47 swimmers were named to Team USA. Relive the action here.
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Phelps Earns First Silver Medal in Free Relay
Associated Press July 29, 2012
Dana Vollmer wins gold as the men's 4x100 free relay takes silver