American swimmer Aaron Peirsol launches off for the men's 200-meter backstroke final at the Athens Olympic aquatic centre on August 19, 2004. Peirsol finished first with a time of 1:54.95 minutes and had a disqualification overturned to claim the gold medal. . (UPI Photo / Grace Chiu)
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