Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on October 11, 1984)

Happy Birthday, Darrel! Did someone say it's another lap around the track for you already? You're sprinting through life faster than that epic 2003 World Championships race where you became the youngest-ever medalist in the men's 100m. Olympic glory and medals galore—you’ve left your footprints blazing down countless tracks around the world.

Even though you zoomed onto our TV screens in Athens ’04 like a bolt of lightning, today is thankfully not measured by a stopwatch. So slow down (just this once!) and enjoy some cake—calories don't count when you're celebrating greatness. Wishing you continued wins both on and off life's track!