Simon Whitfield
- January 5, 2024
- Triathlete
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Simon Whitfield |
| Occupation | Triathlete |
| Date Of Birth | May 16, 1975(1975-05-16) |
| Age | 49 |
| Birthplace | Kingston |
| Country | Jamaica |
| Birth City | Kingston Parish |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Simon Whitfield Biography
| Name | Simon Whitfield |
| Birthday | May 16 |
| Birth Year | 1975 |
| Place Of Birth | Kingston |
| Home Town | Kingston Parish |
| Birth Country | Jamaica |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
| Spouse | Jennie Sprigings |
| Children(s) | Pippa Katherine Whitfield, Evelyn Whitfield |
Simon Whitfield is one of the most popular and richest Triathlete who was born on May 16, 1975 in Kingston, Kingston Parish, Jamaica. Canadian triathlete, and Olympic gold medallist who took home the triathlon in the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
He took part during the 2008 Olympics in which the swimmer He competed in the 2008 Olympics where swimmer Michael Phelps won eight gold medals. won eight gold medals.
Whitfield won a gold medal in the triathlon at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. He got up off the ground after he and 14 other riders crashed in the bike race portion of the event and worked his way back near the leaders. In the foot race, he cut down the field one at a time then put on a finishing kick to take the victory. His final time was 1:48:24.02, which until 2012 stood as the fastest Olympic triathlon.
In the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester, England he claimed gold again. He ended up in 11th place at the 2004 Summer Olympics with a time of 1:53:15.81.
He is the son of Geoffrey and Linda Whitfield.
Simon Whitfield Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Triathlete |
| House | Living in own house. |
Simon Whitfield is one of the richest Triathlete from Jamaica. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Simon Whitfield 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He started training for triathlons when he was 11 and by the age of 15 the athlete was racing in a competitive manner.
He injured his collar bone after falling off his bike during the 2012 London Olympics.
Simon St. Quentin Whitfield (born 16 May 1975 in Kingston, Ontario) is a retired Olympic triathlon champion from Canada. Whitfield won 10 consecutive Canadian Triathlon Championships titles and carried the Canadian national flag during the 2000 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Sydney, where he had won his gold medal, and the opening ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, making him one of few Canadian athletes to be honoured twice as Olympic flag bearer.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 10 in |
| Weight | 70 kg |
Simon Whitfield height 5 ft 10 in Simon weight 70 kg & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Simon Whitfield Dating?
According to our records, Simon Whitfield married to Jennie Sprigings. As of December 1, 2023, Simon Whitfield’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Simon Ranked on the list of most popular Triathlete. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Jamaica. Simon Whitfield celebrates birthday on May 16 of every year.
What does Simon Whitfield do now?
At present, Whitfield lives in Victoria, British Columbia and maintains his second residence at Salt Spring Island.
How old is Simon Whitfield?
47 years (May 16, 1975)
Who won the triathlon gold in Sydney?
In this instalment, we take you back to the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, where Canadian triathlete Simon Whitfield surprised everyone by becoming the first-ever men’s triathlon Olympic champion. Simon Whitfield answers the phone from his stand-up paddleboard. Across the water, he can see the United States.