Tom Dolan is a renowned American former competitive swimmer born on September 15, 1975. He is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and former world record holder. Dolan specialized in the individual medley events, dominating the sport in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He won gold in the 400m individual medley at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and successfully defended his title at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Known for his versatility and exceptional endurance, Dolan also earned multiple world championship titles throughout his career. After retiring from competitive swimming, he has remained active in the sport as a coach and mentor.