Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on November 17, 1950)

Happy Birthday to Roland Matthes, the legendary swimmer who made waves—and splashes—in Olympic pools! With four gold medals in your pocket from dominating both the 100 m and 200 m backstroke events, you proved that swimming backwards could indeed propel someone forward into history. Your competitors probably still wonder if you secretly had fins hidden somewhere.

Even though time passes faster than your record-breaking swims, your legacy remains timeless. May this birthday bring as much joy as those unforgettable victories did—just remember not to blow out candles while doing a flip turn; we wouldn't want cake everywhere again!