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Jason Lezak News From AOL News

Gold Medalist Jason Lezak May Quit Swimming If He Can't Find a Sponsor

By Michael David SmithMar 19th 2009 – 3:14PM

Michael Phelps was America's Olympic hero last summer, but he couldn't have won his eight gold medals without the help of his relay partner Jason Lezak, who caught France's world record holder Alain Bernard from behind to win the 4-by-100 freestyle relay.But while Phelps has become an international superstar, made millions...

Jason Lezak News From the Web

  • 05/25/12 Big weekend in O.C. for aquatics Source: The Orange County Register - Orange County CA Orange County aquatics enthusiasts get an opportunity this weekend to catch an early case of Olympic fever.
  • 05/08/12 Swimmer Jason Lezak goes solo to prepare for Olympic... Source: Boston Herald - Boston MA It is a cool, overcast morning and 10 swimmers of varying skills are taking a lesson in one corner of the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.
  • 05/04/12 Swimmer Jason Lezak goes solo to prepare for Olympic... Source: Los Angeles Times - Los Angeles CA It is a cool, overcast morning in Irvine and 10 swimmers of varying skills are taking a lesson in one corner of the William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center.
  • 04/20/12 Best Race Ever? Source: NBC Olympics It was one of the defining moments of the Beijing Olympics.
  • 04/19/12 Best Relay Ever? Source: NBC Olympics It was one of the defining moments of the Beijing Olympics.

Background on Jason Lezak

Jason Edward Lezak (born November 12, 1975) is an American Olympic swimmer, winner of 4 Olympic gold medals.

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