Let's make this birthday one to remember.

69 years old (Born on April 21, 1956)

Happy Birthday, Rick Demont! From swimming faster than a dolphin to bringing home Olympic gold in Munich '72—your freestyle moves made waves long before Michael Phelps was even splashing around. Your legacy remains legendary both poolside and beyond.

Wishing you countless kicks of joy today as we celebrate another sunny lap around life's big pool! May your birthday be filled with plenty of laughter that rivals the cheers from the stands at Munich. Remember: age is just like those chlorine goggles—you can clearly see you're still awesome after all these years. Cheers to many more dives ahead, champ!