AARON PEIRSOL has been at the elite level of his sport since the age of 10 when he set his first national age-group record.  Since then, he has won 4 NCAA championships, 11 national championships, 13 world championships, and 4 Olympic medals (3 gold in 2004; 1 silver in 2000).  He has set numerous world records in the 100 and 200 backstroke, and is the current world record holder in the 100 LCM backstroke.  Through clinics and appearances. Aaron has won fans all over the world, and is adept at teaching swimmers of all ages and abilities.  In partnership with Oceana (www.racefortheoceans.org), Aaron also swims (and surfs) to raise awareness about the threats facing our oceans.