Age, Biography and Wiki
Rowdy Gaines (Ambrose Gaines IV) was born on 17 February, 1959 in Winter Haven, Florida, is an American swimmer. Discover Rowdy Gaines's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 65 years old?
| Popular As |
Ambrose Gaines IV |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
17 February 1959 |
| Birthday |
17 February |
| Birthplace |
Winter Haven, Florida |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Swimmer with the age 65 years old group.
Rowdy Gaines Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Rowdy Gaines height is 6 ft 1 in and Weight 161 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 1 in |
| Weight |
161 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Rowdy Gaines's Wife?
His wife is Judy Gaines (m. 1989)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Judy Gaines (m. 1989) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Rowdy Gaines Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rowdy Gaines worth at the age of 65 years old? Rowdy Gaines’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. He is from United States. We have estimated Rowdy Gaines's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Swimmer |
Rowdy Gaines Social Network
Timeline
Gaines was born in Winter Haven, Florida, to Jettie Ann and Ambrose "Buddy" Gaines, who met there as water skiers at Cypress Gardens in the 1950s.
Gaines tried several sports during his teenage years, but turned to swimming as a Winter Haven High School junior at age 17.
He received a swimming scholarship to Auburn University.
At Auburn, he became a five-time NCAA champion under the training of head coach Richard Quick.
Ambrose "Rowdy" Gaines IV (born February 17, 1959) is an American former competitive swimmer, U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame member, three-time Olympic gold medalist, and member of the International Swimming Hall of Fame.
He is a swimming analyst for television network NBC.
From 1978 to 1984, Gaines set 10 world records.
At the time he was the world record holder in the 100-meter and 200-meter freestyles.
The 1980 boycott prevented Gaines from competing at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
Gaines said the boycott came at a time when he considered himself at his peak, and that he believed he missed an opportunity for four gold medals.
Gaines said he experienced mental-health issues after missing out on the 1980 Games and had "some real trouble post-Olympics, and...some big struggles, especially the year after."
Gaines qualified for the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.
He won gold in the 100-meter freestyle and two gold medals for relays, swimming the anchor legs for the U.S. team in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay and 4×100-meter medley relay.
He has covered swimming at the Olympic Games since 1992 in Barcelona.
He began covering swimming for NBC at the Atlanta 1996 Summer Olympics.
He also was the analyst at the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics, the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics, the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, the London 2012 Summer Olympics, the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, and the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics held in 2021.
At the 2011 Short Course Masters Nationals, Gaines broke his national record in the 50–54 division 50 yard freestyle (21.36).
On July 16, 2011, Gaines broke the 50–54 Age Group record in the long course 100m freestyle with a time of 54.6.
Gaines is the executive director of Rowdy’s Kidz, a wellness initiative developed and supported by The Limu Company that reaches out to children across the country.
Gaines and his wife, Judy, reside in Lake Mary, Florida, with their four daughters.
