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Freestyle - Dominik Meichtry
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Freestyle - Dominik Meichtry

Swiss superstar Dominik (Dom) Meichtry has punched his ticket in at least four events for the 2012 London Olympics: 100, 200, and 400 freestyle plus 100 butterfly. This will be Dom’s third Olympics representing his native Switzerland, and he hopes to best his 2008 showing as a finalist in the 200 free. The 27-year-old, who learned to swim at age two, has won 29 individual Swiss National Championships and currently trains with Dave Salo at the Trojan Swim Club in Los Angeles. As you follow Dom in London, here are some fun facts you’ll want to know: Birthday: November 18, 1984 Height & weight: 183 cm (6 feet); 73 kg (160 pounds) Born: St. Gallen, Switzerland Suit sponsor: Speedo Personal goal: Bring awareness to the sport of swimming in Switzerland Obstacles overcome: Broke his hip in 1999 and was on crutches for almost one year Favorite things (other than swimming, of course): music, hanging out with friends, sleeping MOST favorite of all: Jessica Hardy (they’re engaged) Favorite music: Relaxed rock Describes himself as: Easy and relaxed Personal Motto: Never stop believing Personal Bests: Long Course 50 m Free - 22.47 100 m Free - 48.55 200 m Free - 1:45.80 400 m Free - 3:49.11 100 m Fly - 53.54 Short Course 50 m Free - 22.00 100 m Free - 47.68 200 m Free - 1:42.83 400 m Free - 3:39.86 100 m Fly - 53.19