Let's make this birthday one to remember.

73 years old (Born on August 21, 1951)

Happy Birthday, Bernhard Germeshausen! You're the only person we know who can slide down an icy track faster than most of us can slip on a banana peel. With three Olympic gold medals and one silver from your incredible bobsledding career in the 1970s and early '80s, you've proven that gravity is indeed your best friend.

Even though it's been decades since you raced to glory, we're pretty sure you're still quicker at getting down snowy hills than anyone else at your birthday party. Here's hoping this year brings you as much joy (and fewer bruises) as those legendary Olympic runs!