Samantha Riley

Quick Facts

Full Name	Samantha Riley
Occupation	Swimmer
Date Of Birth	Nov 13, 1972(1972-11-13)
Age	52
Birthplace	Brisbane
Country	Australia
Birth City	Queensland
Horoscope	Scorpio

Samantha Riley Biography

Samantha Riley is one of the most popular and richest Swimmer who was born on November 13, 1972 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Samantha Linette Riley (born 13 November 1972) is an Australian breaststroke swimmer who is of Aboriginal origin who represented Australia during the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona as well as the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta and Atlanta, winning three medals. She was trained by Scott Volkers at the Commercial Swimming Club in Brisbane.

Riley continued to dominate the competition in 1995, and then arrived in 1996 for the Summer Olympics in the midst of a doping scandal. Riley failed a doping test and was cleared after the coach Scott Volkers admitted to giving her a tablet for headaches that contained banned substances. Due to the stress of the controversy Riley was able to perform well in excess of her personal bests, which could have been enough to earn gold. She was awarded a bronze medal at the breaststroke 100m. She also won silver medals in the 4x100m relay along together with Nicole Stevenson, Susie O’Neill and Sarah Ryan.

The year 1994 saw Riley was the winner of both events in breaststroke during the Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia, and repeated her achievement at the World Championships in Rome, Italy and set a new time record for the world at 1 minute and 07.69 seconds for the 100-meter event. This was the reason that led Swimming World magazine to name her the Female World Swimmer of the Year.

Samantha Riley Net Worth

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

In the late 1990s, Riley was the wife of Norwegian Olympic champion speedskater Johann Olav Koss. The news media speculated that he might take on Australia in the Winter Olympics.

As an infant to swim to help combat asthma The Brisbane schoolgirl joined her Australian squad for the 1991 World Championships in Perth, Western Australia, winning an award of silver in the Medley relay. The next one year Riley was awarded a bronze in the 100-meter breaststroke in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics and also being a participant in the 200-meter race.

Riley never stood on the podium again as an individual at the world level, but maintained her position in the Australian squad. Many anticipated her to return to her peak at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, but a kidney infection disrupted her training. She retired shortly after being Australia’s most successful female breaststroke swimmer in the 1990s.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Samantha Riley height 5 ft 3 in Samantha weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Samantha Riley Dating?

According to our records, Samantha Riley married to Tim Fydler. As of December 1, 2023, Samantha Riley’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Samantha Ranked on the list of most popular Swimmer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Samantha Riley celebrates birthday on November 13 of every year.

Where is Samantha Riley now?

ONE of Australian Swimming’s biggest names, Samantha Riley, has joined Kieren Perkins, Susie O’Neill and Chris Fylder in retirement. Riley today announced her retirement from the sport which has seen her become one of the highest profile swimmers in Australia.

Is Samantha Riley indigenous?

Samantha’s Story In 2001 Riley discovered her indigenous heritage after determined research by her mother Lin, who was given up for adoption as a newborn. Her heritage means Riley is the first Australian Indigenous athlete to win an Olympic medal.

Who did Sam Riley marry?

Alexandra Maria Lara

How old is Sam Riley?

42 years (January 8, 1980)

How has Samantha Riley contributed to sport in Australia?

Samantha stunned the swimming world by becoming the first woman to break 1min 6sec for the distance in the Short Course (25m) pool. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics Samantha was one of Australia’s most outstanding swimmers, winning a Bronze in the 100m Breaststroke and Silver in the Medley Relay.