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Ous Mellouli
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Ous Mellouli
Born On: February 16th, 1984
Hometown: Tunis, Tunisia
Resides in: Los Angeles, California
Education: University of Southern California (Computer Engineering, Sports Management)
Sponsors:
If you believe it, you can achieve it.
We are in the pain business. Always keep pushing yourself!"
- First African Gold Medalist in Swimming
- 3-time Olympian (Tunisia)
- 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist (1500m freestyle)
- 2004 World Champion (400m IM short course)
- 2005 NCAA Champion (400y IM)
- 8 African Swimming Records
Favorite Foods: Big juicy steak/ sushi/ couscous...I just love food in general and never afraid to try something new.
Favorite Movie: Matrix
Hobbies: Tennis, music, video games
Favorite Video Game: Call of Duty!!
Background in Swimming: I started as a baby and swam in Tunisia until the age of 15. Then I moved to train in south of France. Later I went on USC for college and have trained there since 2002.
Speaking Topics:
- Toughness in training
- Perseverance
- Chasing Your Dreams
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Ous's Slog
Ous now is the Olympic and World Champion in the 1500m freestyle. Distance for stroke is a lifestyle! Congrats Ous!
