Kieren Perkins was born at Kenmore in Brisbane in 1973. Following an injury as a child he was partly rehabilitated through swimming.
His achievements in the swimming pool have been at the highest international levels winning medals at Olympic and Commonwealth games.
He was a Young Australian of the Year.
1990 Silver Medal 1500 metres freestyle Commonwealth Games
1992 Gold Medal 1500 metres freestyle Barcelona Olympics
1992 Young Australian of the Year
1996 Gold Medal 1500 metres freestyle Atlanta Olympic Games
2000 Silver Medal 1500 metres freestyle Sydney Olympics