Kyle Shewfelt
- January 4, 2024
- Gymnast
Quick Facts
Kyle Shewfelt Biography
| Name | Kyle Shewfelt |
| Birthday | May 6 |
| Birth Year | 1982 |
| Place Of Birth | Canada |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Kyle Shewfelt is one of the most popular and richest Gymnast who was born on May 6, 1982 in Canada, Canada. First Canadian artistic gymnast to win an Olympic gold medal in the vault event during the 2004 Summer Olympics.
He competed against U.S. gymnast Paul Hamm during the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Born in Calgary, he first began practicing gymnastics in 1988 influenced by a neighbour. His father was also an athlete playing for the Brandon Wheat Kings hockey team. While Shewfelt was a skilled hockey player he turned to gymnastics at an early age. He attended Calgary’s National Sport School in order to complete his high school education, while pursuing his Olympic plans with fellow athletes at the school Kyle trained at Altadore Gymnastic Club under coach Kelly Manjak, from age 6 up until the 2004 Olympics. Manjak married in 2004 and moved following the Olympics to Ontario. Shewfelt stayed in Calgary, training with coach Tony Smith at the University of Calgary.
In 2000 Kyle was unexpectedly, due to his young age, selected for the Sydney Olympics. He competed in the individual floor and vault event qualifications in ranks of 12 and 26 respectively, and did not qualify to the finals in either.
His father played for the Brandon Wheat Kings hockey team.
Kyle Shewfelt Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Gymnast |
| House | Living in own house. |
Kyle Shewfelt is one of the richest Gymnast from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Kyle Shewfelt 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He trained at the University of Calgary Gymnastics Centre in Canada.
He acted in the Hungarian film about gymnasts, White Palms.
Kyle Keith Shewfelt (born May 6, 1982 in Calgary, Alberta) is a Canadian gymnast. His gold medal in the men’s floor exercise competition at the 2004 Athens Olympics was the first medal ever by a Canadian in an artistic gymnastics event and was the first Canadian gold of the 2004 Olympics. He also has a vault named after him.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 5 in |
| Weight | 134 lbs |
Kyle Shewfelt height 5 ft 5 in Kyle weight 134 lbs & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Kyle Shewfelt Dating?
According to our records, Kyle Shewfelt is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Kyle Shewfelt’s is not dating anyone.
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In August 2007, Kyle fractured both of his tibias in a fluke landing training for floor exercise just prior to the World Championships in Germany. Withdrawing from the event, Kyle hoped to heal and get back into training in sufficient time to make a bid for the 2008 Summer Olympic team.
Facts & Trivia
Kyle Ranked on the list of most popular Gymnast. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Kyle Shewfelt celebrates birthday on May 6 of every year.
On May 21, 2009, Shewfelt announced on his blog he was retiring from competition.
What does Kyle Shewfelt do now?
After retiring from competition in 2009, Kyle is still heavily involved in the sport and the community. He is an expert gymnastics analyst and has now covered more Olympics as a broadcaster than he competed in as an athlete.
Where is Kyle Shewfelt from?
Calgary, Canada
How old is Kyle Shewfelt?
40 years (May 6, 1982)
Who is the best Canadian gymnast?
Most decorated Canadian gymnast 2019 Pan Am Games, winning a total of 10 medals in two Games (5 at each Games – including 2x AA Gold); Named the closing ceremonies flag-bearer for Canada at the 2019 Pan Am Games closing ceremony… All-Around Canadian Champion for the 6th time in 2019…
How tall is Kyle Shewfelt?
5′ 5″