Gustavo Borges
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About
Brazilian former competitive swimmer who rose to international fame for his performance at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He has broken a number of world records in swimming.
Before Fame
He took swimming lessons at the Associação Atlética Ituveravense. In the mid-1990s, he attended the University of Michigan and swam for the university's team.
Trivia
In 2012, he was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. He was the second Brazilian to receive the honor.
Family Life
He was born in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil but was raised in Ituverava, Brazil.
Associated With
He beat Matt Biondi in the 100-meter freestyle at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games.
