Let's make this birthday one to remember.

40 years old (Born on August 03, 1984)

Happy Birthday to Ryan Lochte—the man who swims faster than most of us can sprint! From breaking world records and dominating Olympic pools to making shiny gold medals look like everyday accessories, you've definitely earned your legendary status. Remember when you outsprinted the whole planet in London 2012? We're still trying (and failing) to catch our breath.

While we're not sure how many candles a swimmer with lungs this strong actually needs on their cake—probably enough for another epic race—we wish you continued success both inside the pool and out! Keep splashing forward; here's hoping each birthday is even cooler than those flipturns of yours!