Jason Lezak is a retired American swimmer known for his impressive performances in freestyle events. Born on November 28, 1975, in Irvine, California, he gained fame for his contributions to the United States Olympic swimming team, particularly during the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Lezak is best remembered for his remarkable anchor leg in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay, where he helped the U.S. team secure a gold medal against France. Over his career, he won four Olympic gold medals and two bronze medals, establishing himself as one of the top swimmers of his generation.