Let's make this birthday one to remember.

43 years old (Born on October 29, 1981)

Happy birthday, Amanda! May your day be filled with as much joy and excitement as you brought to swimming pools around the globe—though thankfully without having to wake up at 5 am for practice. It's been quite a splash since those teenage silver medals in the 1996 Olympics; you truly made breaststroke look easy, gliding effortlessly through the water while leaving your competitors gasping behind.

Your Olympic gold medal-winning triumphs and world records have inspired countless swimmers—who wouldn't want to dive into greatness just like Amanda Beard did? Today we celebrate not just your remarkable career but also that timeless smile which remains undefeated. Wishing you laughter-filled memories today as fantastic (and fast!) as your legendary swim times. Happy Birthday!