Let's make this birthday one to remember.

47 years old (Born on May 09, 1977)

Happy Birthday, Karl Otto Thaning! From making waves at the 2004 Athens Olympics in the thrilling 4x100 meter medley relay to captaining South Africa's National Aquatic Team with unmatched style and grace in 2006—you've always known how to dive headfirst into greatness. Your swimming career has been nothing short of legendary; rumor has it even dolphins envy your freestyle technique!

As you celebrate another lap around life's pool today, may your day be filled with laughter as buoyant as a swimmer’s floaties and joy deeper than an Olympic-sized pool. Keep splashing through life like only you can—happy birthday champ!