Matt Biondi
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About
One of the most decorated U.S. Olympians, he won eight gold medals in swimming events from 1984 to 1992.
Before Fame
He was a water polo player in his childhood, and then found a talent for sprint swimming in his teens, both of which he nurtured through his college years.
Trivia
He won two Olympic silver medals, one bronze, and thirteen gold medals.
Family Life
He had three children with wife Kirsten Metzger, who he married in 1995.
Associated With
Michael Phelps was one of the few Olympics swimmers to have more medals than him.
