Let's make this birthday one to remember.

63 years old (Born on February 25, 1962)

Happy birthday, Birgit! With more Olympic gold medals than most people have candles on a cake, you paddled straight into history—not once, not twice—but through an amazing six different Games. You've stayed afloat gracefully while the rest of us barely manage to keep our heads above water.

From Moscow's triumphant splash in 1980 to your legendary paddle power in Athens 2004—your journey left waves no one can match. May this birthday bring as much joy and excitement as all those finish line celebrations combined. Here's wishing our favorite kayaking superstar many more laps around life's lake!