Let's make this birthday one to remember.

36 years old (Born on March 12, 1989)

Happy Birthday, Tyler! You're the only guy we know who can make swimming backwards look like a walk in the park. Your gold medal swim at London 2012 was so impressive that even dolphins took notes—rumor has it they're still practicing your moves!

Here's wishing you another year filled with smooth waters and fewer chlorine-scented birthday cakes. May every lap ahead be as golden as your Olympic debut, because let's face it: you're already backstroking through life better than most of us move forward. Keep making waves (and splashes) wherever you go—we're cheering for you always!