Leisel Jones

• Team: Australia
• Sport: Swimming

• Date of birth: 30-Aug-1985
• Discipline: Breaststroke

Biography

Leisel Jones is the world's greatest ever female breaststroker. A dual gold medallist at the recent 2008 Beijing Olympics, Leisel is one of Australia’s most celebrated athletes and her story is one of personal growth, inspiration and success.

Leisel has broken 14 world records, was the youngest member of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Swimming Team and the youngest ever Olympic medallist in Australia’s history when she won silver in the 100m Breaststroke (B) and 4x100m Medley Relay (MR). At 18 years, Leisel brought home Olympic gold, silver and bronze and set a new World Record with the medley relay team at the 2004 Athens Games. And most recently at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Leisel won 100m and 4x100m MR gold and 200m silver.

Leisel’s determination in the pool, her ability to perform under pressure and her positive attitude and honesty has earned her international praise. In 2006 Leisel was named World Swimming Magazine’s Swimmer of the Year. At the 2006 Commonwealth Games Leisel became the first woman in history to complete the 50mB, 100mB and 200mB treble, was named Swimmer of the Meet and was honoured to be selected as the 427 strong Australian team flag bearer at the Closing Ceremony.