American swimmer Jason Lezak participated in his third Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008. Lezak was the anchor of the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay team, which took the gold medal on August 11, 2008. Lezak is credited with a great comeback in the race, overtaking France's Alain Bernard on the final lap to give his team the win.
Lezak also won a bronze medal in the 100-meter freestyle event and anchored the 4x100-meter medley relay, helping teammate Michael Phelps win his eighth gold medal of the 2008 Summer Games.
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Birthplace
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Hometown
Irvine, California
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Height
6'4"
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Weight
205 lbs
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High school
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Lezak participated in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics
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Events
100-meter freestyle, 4x100-meter freestyle relay and 4x100-meter medley relay
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Lezak anchored the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay team at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China
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Lezak's efforts helped the team, which included Michael Phelps, win the gold medal
