Let's make this birthday one to remember.

65 years old (Born on May 21, 1960)

Happy Birthday, Vladimir Salnikov! The legendary swimmer who didn't just break records—he practically invented them. Who else could make swimming 1500 meters look like a casual stroll in the pool? Your groundbreaking feat of being the first human to swim under 15 minutes in the 1500-meter freestyle still leaves us breathless (and slightly exhausted) decades later.

Four Olympic gold medals and countless victories later, your legacy remains unmatched. Even today, swimmers around the world chase your shadow—but let's face it, they're mostly chasing bubbles. Here's wishing you another year filled with laughter, joy, and perhaps fewer chlorine-scented birthday cakes!