Greg Rutherford

Date of Birth: November 17, 1986

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Gregory James Rutherford, also known as Greg Rutherford, is a retired British track and field athlete who specialized in the long jump. Born on November 17, 1986, in Milton Keynes, England, Rutherford’s career is highlighted by his remarkable achievements in various international competitions. He gained global recognition after winning the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics, a victory that etched his name into British athletics history. Rutherford also secured gold medals at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the 2014 European Championships, and the 2015 World Championships. His career has been characterized by his resilience and dedication, overcoming numerous injuries to achieve success at the highest levels of his sport. After retiring from athletics in 2018, Rutherford has been involved in various media projects and has worked as a motivational speaker. He has also shown interest in bobsleigh and attempted to qualify for the Winter Olympics.

5 Interesting Facts about Greg Rutherford

1. Greg Rutherford won the long jump gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics with a jump of 8.31 meters.

2. He is one of only five British athletes to hold the Olympic, World, European, and Commonwealth titles simultaneously.

3. Before focusing on athletics, Rutherford played football and had trials with Aston Villa FC.

4. He was awarded an MBE (Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in 2013 for his services to athletics.

5. Greg is also an accomplished television personality, having participated in and won the British TV show “Strictly Come Dancing” in 2016.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Greg Rutherford

1. “Winning Olympic gold is something that will stay with me forever.”

2. “Injuries are part of the journey, but the key is to stay focused and never give up.”

3. “The moment you think you can’t do something, you’ve already lost.”

4. “Sport teaches you discipline, resilience, and the importance of hard work.”

5. “I want to inspire the next generation to dream big and believe in themselves.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Greg Rutherford is estimated to be around $5 million.

Children

Greg Rutherford has three children with his partner Susie Verrill. Their names are Milo Andrew James Rutherford, Rex Rutherford, and Daphne Rutherford.