Cesar Cielo is set to be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as the third Brazilian swimmer, after a career that saw him win Olympic gold and set world records.

What drove Cesar Cielo's success?

His decision to attend college in the United States at Auburn University proved pivotal, as he joined forces with coaches David Marsh and Brett Hawke.
Cielo's time at Auburn allowed him to develop into a global star, and at the 2007 World Championships in Melbourne, he qualified for the finals of the 50 free and 100 free.
He placed sixth and fourth, respectively, and recognized he belonged on the biggest of stages.

How did Cesar Cielo perform at the Olympics?

At the Beijing Games, Cielo fended off a stacked field in the 50-meter freestyle to become Olympic champion, with a time of 21.30 seconds on August 16, 2008.
He also won a bronze medal in the 100 freestyle, with a time of 47.67 seconds on August 14, 2008.

What were Cesar Cielo's achievements in the World Championships?

At the 2009 World Championships in Rome, Cielo doubled in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle, setting a world record in the 100 free with a time of 46.91 seconds on July 30, 2009.
He broke the world record in the 50 freestyle, with a time of 20.91 seconds on December 18, 2009, which still stands as the global standard.
Cielo's sprint success continued at the next two editions of the World Championships, where he won gold in the 50 freestyle and 50 butterfly in 2011 and 2013.
He added a bronze medal in the 50 freestyle at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, with a time of 21.59 seconds on August 3, 2012.

What is Cesar Cielo's legacy?

A three-time Olympic medalist and seven-time medalist at the long-course version of the World Championships, Cesar Cielo will long be recalled as one of the finest sprinters the sport has seen.
He will be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2023, alongside other notable swimmers such as Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin.
Cielo's career has been marked by numerous medals and accolades, including his Olympic gold and world records.
He has inspired a generation of swimmers with his speed and technique in the pool.
Cielo's induction into the International Swimming Hall of Fame is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport.