Let's make this birthday one to remember.

43 years old (Born on December 10, 1981)

Happy Birthday, Ryan Pini! You're the only swimmer we know who can make waves big enough to splash from Papua New Guinea all the way to Olympic pools around the world. From Athens 2004 through Beijing 2008 and London 2012, you've shown us that swimming isn't just a sport—it's an art form (and occasionally a reason for chlorine-scented cologne).

Your incredible journey as PNG's two-time Olympian has inspired countless swimmers back home and abroad. May your birthday celebrations be smoother than your butterfly stroke—and may you always stay afloat in happiness, laughter, and cake frosting! Keep making waves!