Duncan Goodhew

Quick Facts

Full Name	Duncan Goodhew
Occupation	Swimmer
Date Of Birth	May 27, 1957(1957-05-27)
Age	67
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Gemini

Duncan Goodhew Biography

Duncan Goodhew is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on May 27, 1957 in England, England, United Kingdom. British swimmer who won the gold medal in the breaststroke event at the 1980 Summer Olympics. His win made Great Britain’s “100 Greatest” list of the greatest sporting moments in the nation’s history.

He appeared on the BBC Two series “Dave Gorman‘s Important Astrology Experiment.”

Goodhew came to prominence as an international swimmer in 1976, finishing 7th in the 100m breaststroke at the Montreal Olympics that summer. Four years later, in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, he won gold in the 100m breaststroke, in a time of 1:03.34, and a bronze in the 4x100m medley relay. He represented England and won three silver medals in the breaststroke events and medley relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. At the ASA National British Championships he won the 100 metres breaststroke title in 1976, 1978 and 1980 and the 200 metres breaststroke title in 1976, 1978 and 1980.

His bald head made him instantly recognisable. He was a member of the British bobsleigh team at the 1981 European Championships (cf. We Are the Champions, 1984 Grand Final). He now works part-time at Millfield School.

He married Anne Patterson in 1984.

Duncan Goodhew Net Worth

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

He swam at North Carolina State University and competed in the bobsleigh event at the European Championships of 1981.

He referenced in the song “Taith Duncan Goodhew” by the Welsh band Sen Segur.

Duncan Alexander Goodhew, MBE (born 27 May 1957) is an English former competitive swimmer. After swimming competitively in America as a collegian at North Carolina State University, he was an Olympic swimmer for Great Britain and won Olympic gold and bronze medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He also swam at the 1976 Summer Olympics.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Duncan Goodhew height 6 feet 0 inches Duncan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Duncan Goodhew Dating?

According to our records, Duncan Goodhew married to Anne Patterson. As of December 1, 2023, Duncan Goodhew’s is not dating anyone.

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After the London protests during the 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay, Goodhew stated that the protests were “a bad example for children”.

Facts & Trivia

Duncan Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Duncan Goodhew celebrates birthday on May 27 of every year.

When did Duncan Goodhew lose his hair?

I lost all my hair when I was 10 and fell out of a tree. It was an auto- immune illness, probably triggered by hitting my lip against the tree root. Baldness in the late 60s wasn’t something people were used to, so I was gawped at.

Where is Duncan Goodhew now?

Goodhew no longer swims competitively, but now does charity work throughout the United Kingdom where he is still surrounded by the sport. Additionally, he is a motivational speaker and talks openly about his struggle with his dyslexia and baldness, both of which have helped get him where he is today.

What age is Duncan Goodhew?

65 years (May 27, 1957)

Did Duncan Goodhew fall out of a tree?

Early life. Goodhew attended Windlesham House School and Millfield School (Walton House). At the age of 15, he fell out of a tree , which triggered permanent hair loss due to alopecia universalis. He was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 13.

Is Duncan Goodhew married?

Anne Patterson