Marnie McBean
- January 6, 2024
- Rower
Quick Facts
Marnie McBean Biography
| Name | Marnie McBean |
| Birthday | Jan 28 |
| Birth Year | 1968 |
| Place Of Birth | Vancouver |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Marnie McBean is one of the most popular and richest Rower who was born on January 28, 1968 in Vancouver, Canada. Marnie Elizabeth McBean OC MSM (born on January 28, 1968) is a Canadian rower. McBean is three-time Olympics gold medalist.
After quitting active competition, McBean began coming out as a lesbian in her private life. She was introduced to her partner Deanah Shelly in 2010 and they tied the knot in April of 2014. They have one daughter, named Isabel.
In the 2000 Sydney Olympics, McBean was scheduled to compete for Canada at the single scull event, and was hoping to secure the fourth gold medal. After her trip to Australia and suffering a back injury that required an operation resulted in McBean to quit her participation in the Olympics and McBean made the decision to quit international events.
Marnie McBean Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Rower |
| House | Living in own house. |
Marnie McBean is one of the richest Rower from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Marnie McBean 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She graduated from The University of Western Ontario, McBean participated in the 1992 Summer Olympics in the coxless pair and eights events, claiming the gold medal in each. In the 1996 Summer Olympics she took part in the quadruple and the double sculls, claiming silver in both the quadruple and double. Along with her long-time rowing partner Kathleen Heddle, she was the first Canadians to earn three Olympic Gold medals. Alongside her other achievements, McBean won a Silver medal in the highly coveted single scull competition during the 1993 World Rowing Championships.
The year 1997 was the time that McBean became a member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame. The year 2002 was the year McBean got the Thomas Keller Medal by FISA The International Rowing Federation, for her exceptional career in rowing internationally. The year 1997 was the time she received with the Meritorious Service Medal (civil division). The following year, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. She was appointed chef de mission for Canada’s Olympic team for the 2020 Olympic Games, to be held in Tokyo.
In 2015, McBean was presented the Bonham Centre Award from The Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies, University of Toronto, for her contributions to the advancement and education of issues around sexual identification,.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Marnie McBean Dating?
According to our records, Marnie McBean is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Marnie McBean’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Marnie Ranked on the list of most popular Rower. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Marnie McBean celebrates birthday on January 28 of every year.
Is Marnie McBean married?
Personal Life. McBean came out publicly as gay in 2014 and married her partner of four years, Deanah Shelly, in April that year. They have a daughter named Isabel. Following her athletic career, McBean became a professional speaker and mentor to Olympic athletes.
What happened to Marnie McBean rowing partner?
Kathleen Heddle, who partnered with Marnie McBean and captured three Olympic gold medals for Canada in rowing, died of cancer on Monday at the age of 55.
How old is Marnie McBean?
54 years (January 28, 1968)
What is Kathleen Heddle doing now?
Heddle died on January 11, 2021 , at her home in Vancouver. She was 55, and had breast cancer and lymphoma followed by melanoma and brain cancer in the six years preceding her death.
How tall is Marnie McBean?
5′ 10″