12 Facts About Andrew Lauterstein

Andrew George Lauterstein was born on 22 May 1987 and is an Australian swimmer and a three-time Olympic medalist.

Andrew Lauterstein has an elder brother and a younger sister.

Andrew Lauterstein quit both sports at the age of 16 to concentrate on swimming.

Outside of his swimming life, Andrew Lauterstein is a keen aspiring DJ and was one of the 50 nominees for the 2008 Cleo Bachelor of the Year award, which was eventually awarded to Jason Dundas.

Andrew Lauterstein managed only a time of 52.99 seconds in the semifinals and was eliminated in 15th place.

Andrew Lauterstein was the second slowest of the third leg swimmers, and Australia were in last place at the end of his 49.17-second split, which was the 19th fastest out of the 24 swimmers who had a flying start.

Andrew Lauterstein took the bronze medal in the final with a time of 51.12 seconds in a race where US sensation Michael Phelps won his 7th gold medal of the Games.

Andrew Lauterstein edged out world record holder Ian Crocker for the bronze by just 0.01 of a second.

Andrew Lauterstein showed tremendous form starting off the year going sub-52 in his signature event with only three weeks preparation.

In March, Andrew Lauterstein sent a message at the 2009 Telstra Australian Swimming Championships.

Andrew Lauterstein clocked 48.64 in the 100-metre freestyle, missing the individual spot behind Matt Targett by 0.01 of second.

The 100-metre butterfly final saw Andrew Lauterstein set an Australian record, but he failed to get on the podium.