Swimmer Klete Keller Going to 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing

Veteran Olympian Klete Keller, born in Las Vegas, has qualified to compete in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. This will be Keller's third Olympics and an opportunity for him to bring more medals home to the U.S.

Keller's Olympic Medals

At his first two Olympic outings in Sydney (2000) and Athens (2004), Keller won bronze medals in the 400 meter freestyle. As a member of the four man 200 meter freestyle relay team, he took away silver in Sydney and gold in Athens. The team from Athens, also including Michael Phelps, Peter Vanderkaay, and Ryan Lochte, set a world record at the 2007 World Championships.

More About Klete Keller

Keller competes with the Trojan Swim Club at the University of Southern California. About.com: Swimming guide Mat Luebbers has a good article with more information about Klete Keller.

Sources: NBC Beijing 2008, Getty Images.