The term Biondi Swimmer refers to the American swimmer MATT Biondi, who is best known for his 11 Olympic medals. He won five gold medals at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. His other accomplishments include four silver medals and two bronze medals. MATT Biondi was also a world record holder in the 100-meter freestyle and the 200-meter butterfly. He was inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in 1999. Other swimmers associated with MATT Biondi include Gertrude Ederle, who was the first woman to swim across the English Channel, and Mark Spitz, who won seven gold medals at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. Other notable swimmers include Jenny Thompson, who won 12 Olympic medals, and Dara Torres, who won 12 Olympic medals. Finally, the term Biondi Swimmer also includes the names of swimmers such as MATT Grevers, Ryan Lochte, and Katie Ledecky, who have all achieved success in the sport of swimming.