Derek Redmond

Quick Facts

Full Name	Derek Redmond
Occupation	Runner
Date Of Birth	Sep 3, 1965(1965-09-03)
Age	59
Birthplace	Bletchley
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Virgo

Derek Redmond Biography

Derek Redmond is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on September 3, 1965 in Bletchley, England, United Kingdom. The sprinter is famous for pulling an hamstring in the 1992 Olympics 400-meter semifinals, and later running limping to finishing line assistance of his father, who walked across the track.

Belarusian gymnast Belarusian gymnast Vitaly Scherbo also competed in the 1992 Olympics, winning six gold medals. was also a participant at the 1992 Olympics in the 1992 Olympics, where he won 6 gold medals.

Redmond first broke the British record for the 400 metres in 1985 with a run of 44.82 seconds. This record was subsequently broken by Roger Black, but Redmond reclaimed the record in 1987.

In 1986, Redmond was a member of the team that won the 4×400 metres relay gold medal Championships. The following year, he was on the team that won the 4×400 metres relay silver medal at the World Championships.

He got married to Olympic swimming champion He married Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies in 1994. in 1994.

Derek Redmond Net Worth

Derek Redmond is one of the richest Runner from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derek Redmond 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Roade School in Northamptonshire.

He took home an award of gold in the 1991 World Championships in the 4×400-meter relay.

Derek Anthony Redmond (born 3 September 1965) is a retired British athlete. During his career, he held the British record for the 400 metres sprint, and won gold medals in the 4×400 metres relay at the World Championships and European Championships.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Derek Redmond Dating?

According to our records, Derek Redmond married to Maria Yates , Sharron Davies. As of December 1, 2023, Derek Redmond’s is not dating anyone.

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However, his career was blighted by a series of injuries. At the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona he tore his hamstring in the 400 metres semi-final but continued the race limping and, with assistance from his father, managed to complete a full lap of the track as the crowd gave him a standing ovation. Although Redmond was disqualified and listed as “Did Not Finish” due to the outside assistance finishing the race, the incident has become a well- remembered moment in Olympic history, having been the subject of one of the International Olympic Committee’s “Celebrate Humanity” videos and been used in advertisements by Visa as an illustration of the Olympic spirit and featured in Nike’s “Courage” commercials in 2008.

Facts & Trivia

Derek Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Derek Redmond celebrates birthday on September 3 of every year.

Redmond was married to the British Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies in 1994 in Northampton. They divorced in 2000. The couple had two children, Elliott Anthony (born 1993, Northampton) and Grace Elizabeth (born 1998, Gloucestershire).

What happened to Derek Redmond?

Derek Redmond was in fine form by the Barcelona Olympics. He achieved the fastest time of the first round, and won his quarter-final. In the semi-final, Redmond also started well, but as he hit the back straight about 250 metres from the finish, his hamstring suddenly tore.

Who is Derek Redmond's father?

Jim Redmond

How old is Derek Redmond?

56 years (September 3, 1965)

Is Derek Redmond married?

Spouse

What did Derek redmonds father say?

Jim Redmond