Frankie Fredericks

Quick Facts

Full Name	Frankie Fredericks
Occupation	Sprinter
Date Of Birth	Oct 2, 1967(1967-10-02)
Age	57
Birthplace	Windhoek
Country	Namibia
Birth City	Khomas Region
Horoscope	Libra

Frankie Fredericks Biography

Frankie Fredericks is one of the most popular and richest Sprinter who was born on October 2, 1967 in Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia.

Frank “Frankie” Fredericks (born 2 October 1967) is a former track and field athlete from Namibia. Running in the 100 metres and 200 metres, he won four silver medals at the Olympic Games (two in 1992 and two in 1996), making him Namibia’s only Olympic medalist to date. He also won gold medals at the World Championships, World Indoor Championships, All-Africa Games and Commonwealth Games. He is the world indoor record-holder for 200 metres, with a time of 19.92 seconds set in 1996.

In 1990, after his country had become independent of South Africa, Fredericks could participate in international competition. At the World Championships in 1991, Fredericks won a silver medal in the 200 m, finishing behind Michael Johnson, and placed 5th in the 100 m. He then went on to The following year, at the Barcelona 1992 Summer Olympics, Fredericks became Namibia’s first Olympic medalist when he finished second in both the 100 m and 200 m. He won the silver medal in the men’s 100-metre dash, with a time of 10.02 seconds, just .06 seconds behind the gold medal winner. In 1993, in Stuttgart, he became the nation’s first World Champion, winning the 200 m. At the 1994 Commonwealth Games, he won gold in the 200 m and bronze in the 100 m. His time of 19.97 seconds in the 200 metres is the current Commonwealth Games record. At the 1995 World Championships 100 m, after crossing the line he immediately went to help his friend Linford Christie who pulled a muscle in the race and signalled for help. This act of kindness endeared him to many (particularly British) athletics fans.

Frankie Fredericks Net Worth

Frankie Fredericks is one of the richest Sprinter from Namibia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Frankie Fredericks 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Born in Windhoek on 2 October 1967, Frank Fredericks was awarded a scholarship at Brigham Young University in the US in 1987. During his college career, Fredericks earned numerous All-American citations and won three NCAA championships.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Frankie Fredericks height 5 ft 11 in Gary weight 161 lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Frankie Fredericks Dating?

According to our records, Frankie Fredericks married to Jessica Fredericks. As of December 1, 2023, Frankie Fredericks’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2004 Fredericks became a member of the International Olympic Committee. In 2009 Fredericks became the head of the Athletics Namibia in a controversial leadership contest. In 2012 Fredericks was nominated to be a member of the International Olympic Committee.

Facts & Trivia

Gary Ranked on the list of most popular Sprinter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Namibia. Frankie Fredericks celebrates birthday on October 2 of every year.

When the allegation was made Fredericks was the chair of the 2024 Olympic bid evaluation committee. On March 6, 2017, Fredericks stepped down from his position in the IAAF task force that is evaluating if or when to re-admit Russia’s national sport body RusAF after a widespread doping scandal. On March 7, 2017 the Ethic Commission of the IOC recommended a provisionally suspension of Fredericks from his IOC-related duties. Prior to the IOC Executive meeting Fredericks while maintaining his innocence withdrew from his position as the Chair of the 2024 Olympic bidding process “in the best interests” of the process. Federicks was replaced for the chair of 2024 Olympic bidding process by former FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann.

Where is Frankie Fredericks now?

Personal information
Born| 2 October 1967 Windhoek, South West Africa
Height| 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight| 73 kg (161 lb; 11.5 st)
Sport

When did Frankie Fredericks win Olympics?

King of African sprinting Born on 2 October 1967 in one of the townships of Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, Fredericks is a four-time Olympic silver medallist (finishing second in the 100m and 200m at Barcelona 1992 and again at Atlanta 1996).

How old is Frankie Fredericks?

54 years (October 2, 1967)

Where is Frankie Fredericks from?

Windhoek, Namibia

Who holds the 100m record?

Usain Bolt set the current 100m world record at the 2009 IAAF World Championships, clocking an astonishing 9.58 seconds for the feat.