Let's make this birthday one to remember.

41 years old (Born on May 01, 1983)

Happy Birthday, Alain Bernard! May your day be filled with more joy than the moment you splashed into history at Beijing 2008. Your legendary gold medal swim in the 100-meter freestyle still makes waves—though we're pretty sure you've dried off by now!

From setting world records to inspiring countless swimmers across France and beyond, your achievements remain timelessly impressive. Even though you're retired from competitive swimming pools (and probably enjoying fewer early morning practices), we hope today brings as much excitement as standing atop that Olympic podium.

Here's wishing a champion whose legacy never sinks—a birthday celebration worthy of gold medals!