Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on January 09, 1981)

Happy Birthday, Erik Vendt! From pools around the world to Olympic podiums—you've certainly made a splash with style. Your golden performance in Beijing 2008’s unforgettable 4×200-meter freestyle relay showed us all what it means to swim like there's cake waiting at the finish line!

Let's not forget your epic silver medals of Sydney and Athens—so close you could practically taste victory (or chlorine). No waves or birthday candles can overshadow those stellar accomplishments.

Wishing you as many laughs today as laps you've swum over your impressive career: countless and classic, just like you. Dive into another fantastic year ahead!