Grant Hackett

Grant Hackett is a former Australian swimmer renowned for his extraordinary achievements in distance freestyle events. Born on May 9, 1981, he won multiple Olympic gold medals, including two in the 1500 meters at the Sydney 2000 and Athens 2004 Games. Hackett also set numerous world records during his career, earning acclaim as one of the best swimmers of his time. After retiring from competitive swimming, he faced various personal challenges, including mental health struggles, but has remained a prominent figure in the sport and has contributed to discussions on athlete well-being.