Kieren John Perkins (born 14 August 1973) is an Australian former freestyle swimmer. He specialised in the 1500-metre freestyle and won successive Olympic gold medals in this event in the 1990s. He won his first at the 1992 Olympics which he won in world record time and then at the 1996 Olympics when he defended his title. In total he won four Olympic medals.
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Kieren Perkins in the context of Australian Swim Team
The Australian Swim Team, also known as The Dolphins, is the national swim team of Australia for both men and women. The team has a rich history of success at major international championships, with its primary rival being the United States. The nickname 'The Dolphins' was first used in 1989.
The Australian Swim Team has produced numerous world-class swimmers, with thirty-six members inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as of 2015. Notable inductees include Dawn Fraser, Shane Gould, Grant Hackett, Leisel Jones, Kieren Perkins, Murray Rose, and Ian Thorpe. Swimming Australia annually recognizes the Australian Swimmer of the Year.