Let's make this birthday one to remember.

42 years old (Born on September 22, 1982)

Happy Birthday to the incredible Kosuke Kitajima, the greatest amphibious human Japan has ever seen! Watching you storm through water faster than dolphins and sharks made us all believe we could defy buoyancy if we just kicked hard enough. Seriously, your Olympic gold medals from Athens 2004 and Beijing 2008 in both the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke races left every pool trembling in awe.

Your legendary celebration roars gave fans chills—you turned a swimming lane into Broadway theater. May your birthday be as timeless as those record-breaking swims. Cheers to staying forever young (and hilariously swift) out of water too!