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César Augusto Cielo Filho was born January 10, 1987 in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, São Paulo, Brazil.and is a freestyle swimmer who specializes in sprint events. On August 16, 2008, Cielo won the gold medal in the 50 meter freestyle at the Beijing Olympics. He currently holds the NCAA and U.S. Open record for the 50 and 100 yard freestyle events, set at the 2008 NCAA Division 1 Swimming and Diving Championships. Cielo attended Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama where he competed for the 8 time NCAA National Champion Auburn Tigers Swimming and Diving team. At Auburn Cielo has won six National Championship events, including sweeping the 2007 50 and 100 freestyle championships. Cielo has given-up his fourth and final year of NCAA eligibility and is now a professional swimmer. In Brazil, Cielo swims for Esporte Clube Pinheiros.
