Jérémy Stravius
A versatile French swimmer who mastered three strokes to claim Olympic gold and world titles in both individual and relay events.
Born 1988 (age 38)·French swimmer·Birthday: July 14·Millennials
Biography
Jérémy Stravius won gold in the 100m backstroke at the 2011 World Championships, then swam a crucial leg in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the 2012 London Olympics to help France dethrone the favored Americans. He excelled in freestyle, backstroke, and butterfly, a rare combination in international swimming. Emerging from France's competitive system, he remained a fixture on national teams for years. He collected a full set of World Championship medals across multiple events and strokes. His technical proficiency and relay prowess defined his career.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jérémy was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jérémy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Jérémy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won an Olympic gold medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay at the 2012 London Games.
- Became the 100m backstroke world champion at the 2011 World Aquatics Championships in Shanghai.
- Earned a complete set of gold, silver, and bronze medals at the World Championships across various events.
Did You Know?
He initially trained as a backstroke specialist before expanding to freestyle and butterfly.
Stravius shared the 2012 Olympic 100m backstroke gold medal after a rare tie with American swimmer Matt Grevers.
He was part of the French team that set a short course world record in the 4x100m medley relay in 2012.
“The race is won in the details, in the turn and the finish.”
