Iwan Thomas
- January 4, 2024
- Runner
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Iwan Thomas |
| Occupation | Runner |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 5, 1974(1974-01-05) |
| Age | 50 |
| Birthplace | England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Iwan Thomas Biography
| Name | Iwan Thomas |
| Birthday | Jan 5 |
| Birth Year | 1974 |
| Place Of Birth | England |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Parents | Cliff Thomas, Ann Thomas |
Iwan Thomas is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on January 5, 1974 in England, England, United Kingdom. Former Olympic sprinter who won the silver medal at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. He also won gold medals at the World Championships, European Championships, and the Commonwealth games.
He and Roger Black were both members of the British team which competed at the 1997 World Athletics Championships.
His initial athletics breakthrough came at the World Junior Championships in 1992 as part of the British 4×400 metres relay team that finished fifth. Thomas attended Stamford School and West London Institute of Higher Education, where he studied Sports Science and Geography. While still at university, he took part in the 1994 Commonwealth Games 400 m where he reached the semi- finals, representing Wales. From there, he was selected to represent Britain in the relay at the 1995 European Cup and secured his first championship gold medal.
At the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Thomas finished fifth in the final and took a silver medal in the 4 × 400m event (in which the team broke the UK record, which still stands). He also represented Britain in the 2000 Olympics but was not selected for the individual event and despite running the fastest leg for the British team in the 4 × 400 m relay, did not secure a medal (the team took 5th place in the final).
His father worked for NATO in Germany.
Iwan Thomas Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Runner |
| House | Living in own house. |
Iwan Thomas is one of the richest Runner from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Iwan Thomas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was born in Farnborough and first gained notoriety after competing in the 1992 World Junior Championships.
He has made numerous TV appearances on shows like “Eggheads” and “Total Wipeout.”
Iwan Gwyn Thomas MBE (born 5 January 1974) is a British sprinter who represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the Olympic Games in the 400 metres, and Wales at the Commonwealth Games. Thomas is a former European, Commonwealth Games and World (4 × 400 m relay) champion.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6′ 2″ |
Iwan Thomas height 6′ 2″ Iwan weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Iwan Thomas Dating?
According to our records, Iwan Thomas is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Iwan Thomas’s is not dating anyone.
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Thomas made a guest appearance as a cyclist at the final round of the 2008-09 Revolution series at Manchester Velodrome, competing in the 200m time trial.
Facts & Trivia
Iwan Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Iwan Thomas celebrates birthday on January 5 of every year.
Thomas can also be seen as a regular guest of Channel 5’s The Wright Stuff. On 18 July 2008 Thomas admitted that he once fell asleep on live TV after “having a few sneaky beers in the Green Room before the show”. He was not specific about the programme but did admit that the presenter was Eamonn Holmes. He starred in Daily Cooks Challenge as a judge alongside presenter Antony Worrall Thompson.
How many children does Iwan Thomas have?
Iwan confirmed on episode 5 of Channel 4’s Celebrity Hunted that he and his wife are expecting their second baby. He confirmed via Instagram that their second baby, Dougie Albert Thomas, was born late January 2022.
What is Iwan Thomas famous for?
Best known as a 400m runner , Iwan is a former European and Commonwealth champion and remains the British record holder in the 400m.
Who does Iwan Thomas work for?
Securing medals at all major championships, Iwan still holds the British 400m record, after 20 years. He is a TV presenter on the BBC and Channel 4.
When did Iwan Thomas retire?
After a remarkable career winning Commonwealth and European titles, Iwan retired in 2006 , only to discover two years later that he was a world champion as well!
Where was Iwan Thomas born?
Farnborough, Orpington, United Kingdom