14 Facts About Jason Lezak

Jason Edward Lezak was born on November 12,1975 and is an American former competitive swimmer and swimming executive.

Jason Lezak has served as the general manager of the Cali Condors, which is part of the International Swimming League.

Jason Lezak was born in Irvine, California, the son of Linda, a former elementary school science teacher, and David Jason Lezak, a former leather goods salesman.

The name Jason Lezak is pronounced Leh-Zhack and is Polish.

Jason Lezak attended El Camino Real Elementary School and Irvine High School, as well as the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Jason Lezak has competed in four Olympic Games, in 2000,2004,2008, and 2012, and has won eight Olympic medals: two bronze, two silver, and four gold.

At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, Jason Lezak was the oldest male on the US swim team.

At the start of the leg, Jason Lezak trailed French anchor Alain Bernard by nearly a full body length.

Jason Lezak earned his first individual Olympic medal, having tied for bronze with Brazilian swimmer Cesar Cielo Filho in the 100-meter freestyle with a time of 47.67.

In short-course competitions, Jason Lezak won five world championships: four relays including the 2002 4x100m freestyle and medley, and 2004 4x100m freestyle, and a gold in the 100-meter freestyle in 2004.

Jason Lezak has won seven US Championships, three times in the 50-meter freestyle and four in the 100-meter freestyle.

Jason Lezak passed up on attending the 2009 World Aquatics Championships to compete in the 18th Maccabiah Games in Israel from July 12 to 29,2009.

Jason Lezak was given the honor of lighting the Maccabiah torch at the Opening Ceremony.

Jason Lezak serves as the general manager for the Cali Condors which is part of the International Swimming League.