- Born
- Birth nameKieren John Perkins
- Height6′ 4½″ (1.94 m)
- Kieren Perkins was born on August 14, 1973 in Brisbane, Australia. He was previously married to Symantha Perkins.
- SpouseSymantha Perkins(1997 - 2012) (divorced, 3 children)
- Began swimming at age 8 after a serious leg injury. He won his first title in 1989, aged 16.
- His wife Symantha suffers frequent migraine attacks so severe she must spend several days a week in bed.
- Born in Brisbane, now lives in Sydney (2006)
- Won two Olympic gold medals in 1992 and 1996 in the 1500m freestyle.
- Winner of the 1992 Young Australian of the Year award.
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