César Cielo

Swimmer, Olympic athlete

1987 –

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Who is César Cielo?

César Cielo Filho is a Brazilian competitive swimmer who specializes in sprint events. He is the most successful Brazilian swimmer in history, having obtained three Olympic medals, winning six individual World Championship gold medals and breaking two world records.

Cielo is the current world record holder in the 100-metre and 50-metre freestyle. His gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics, in the 50-metre freestyle competition, is Brazil's only Olympic gold in swimming to date. In 2008, he broke the NCAA record in the 50-yard freestyle and in the 100-yard freestyle. Cielo became the fastest swimmer in the world in the two distances, and was named NCAA Swimmer of the Year for the second year in a row. He is the current record holder of the 50-yard freestyle.

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Born
Jan 10, 1987
Santa Bárbara d'Oeste
Also known as
  • César Augusto Cielo Filho
  • Cesar Cielo
  • Cesa
Nationality
  • Brazil
Profession
Education
  • Auburn University
Lived in
  • Santa Bárbara d'Oeste

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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