Age, Biography and Wiki

Derek Redmond (Derek Anthony Redmond) was born on 3 September, 1965 in Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, England, is a Sprinter from Great Britain. Discover Derek Redmond'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 58 years old?

Popular As Derek Anthony Redmond
Occupation N/A
Age 58 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 3 September, 1965
Birthday 3 September
Birthplace Bletchley, Buckinghamshire, England
Nationality United Kingdom

We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 3 September. He is a member of famous Sprinter with the age 58 years old group.

Derek Redmond Height, Weight & Measurements

At 58 years old, Derek Redmond height not available right now. We will update Derek Redmond's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.

Physical Status
Height Not Available
Weight Not Available
Body Measurements Not Available
Eye Color Not Available
Hair Color Not Available

Who Is Derek Redmond's Wife?

His wife is Maria Yates (m. 2011), Sharron Davies (m. 1994–2000)

Family
Parents Not Available
Wife Maria Yates (m. 2011), Sharron Davies (m. 1994–2000)
Sibling Not Available
Children Elliott Anthony Redmond, Grace Elizabeth Redmond

Derek Redmond Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Derek Redmond worth at the age of 58 years old? Derek Redmond’s income source is mostly from being a successful Sprinter. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Derek Redmond'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 Sprinter

Derek Redmond Social Network

Instagram
Linkedin
Twitter Derek Redmond Twitter
Facebook
Wikipedia Derek Redmond Wikipedia
Imdb

Timeline

1965

Derek Anthony Redmond (born 4 September 1965) is a retired British sprinter.

During his career, he held the British record for the 400 metres sprint, and won gold medals in the 4x400 metres relay at the World Championships and European Championships.

1985

Redmond first broke the British record for the 400 metres in 1985 with a run of 44.82 seconds.

1986

In 1986, Redmond was a member of the team that won the 4x400 metres relay gold medal at the European Championships.

The following year, he was on the team that won the 4x400 metres relay silver medal at the World Championships.

1987

This record was subsequently broken by Roger Black, but Redmond reclaimed the record in 1987.

1988

At the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, he pulled out of the opening round of the 400 metres 90 seconds before his heat because of an injury to his Achilles tendon.

1991

At the 1991 World Championships Redmond was a member of the British team that shocked the athletics world by beating the much-favoured American team into second place to claim the gold medal in the 4x400 metres relay.

Redmond ran the second leg in the final and, together with teammates Roger Black, John Regis and Kriss Akabusi, ran what was then the second-fastest 4x400 metres relay in history.

Injuries consistently interrupted Redmond's career.

1992

At the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Redmond tore his hamstring in the 400 metres semi-final but continued the race limping and, with assistance from his father, managed to complete a full lap of the track as the crowd gave him a standing ovation.

Before the 1992 Summer Olympics, he had undergone eight operations due to injuries.

Redmond was in good form by the time of the Barcelona Olympics.

He posted the fastest time of the first round, and went on to win his quarter-final.

In the semi-final, Redmond started well, but in the back straight about 250 metres from the finish, his hamstring tore.

He hobbled to a halt, and then fell to the ground in pain.

Stretcher bearers made their way over to him, but Redmond decided he wanted to finish the race.

He began to hobble along the track.

He was soon joined on the track by his father, Jim Redmond, who barged past security and on to the track to get to his son.

Jim and Derek completed the lap of the track together, with Derek leaning on his father's shoulder for support.

As they crossed the finish line, the crowd of 65,000 spectators rose to give Derek a standing ovation.

However, as his father had helped him finish, Derek was officially disqualified and Olympic records state that he "Did Not Finish" the race.

Redmond's struggle in the 1992 semi-final later became the subject of one of the International Olympic Committee's "Celebrate Humanity" videos, which proclaimed: "Strength is measured in pounds. Speed is measured in seconds. Courage? You can't measure courage".

The advertisement highlights his 1992 injury, noting that "he and his father finished dead last, but he and his father finished", narrated by actor Morgan Freeman.

1994

Redmond married the British Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies in 1994 in Northampton.

The couple had two children, Elliott Anthony and Grace Elizabeth.

In 1994, Redmond won Celebrity Gladiators, and during the third series of Gladiators (1994), he served as "Official Timekeeper" to Referee John Anderson.

2000

They divorced in 2000.

2008

Although Redmond was disqualified and listed as "Did Not Finish" due to the outside assistance finishing the race, the incident has become a well-remembered moment in Olympic history, having been the subject of one of the International Olympic Committee's "Celebrate Humanity" videos and been used in advertisements by Visa as an illustration of the Olympic spirit and featured in Nike's "Courage" commercials in 2008.

Redmond was born in Bletchley in Buckinghamshire to West Indian immigrant parents and educated at Roade School, Northamptonshire, where a multi-use sports hall is named after him.

He is a supporter of Newcastle United.

In 2008, Redmond was featured in the "Go World" series of Visa advertisements promoting the Olympic Games.

2011

On 26 August 2011, Redmond married Maria Yates.

2012

On 10 January 2012, it was announced that his father Jim would be one of the Olympic torch bearers in London for the Summer Games.

Redmond Senior died in October 2022, aged 81.

Two years after the Olympics in Barcelona, he was told by a surgeon that he would never run again or represent his country in sport.

However, after coming to terms with the loss of athletics as a career, he began to turn his attention, with the encouragement of his father, to other sports that he enjoyed.

He went on to play professional basketball for the Birmingham Bullets and the England national team.

Redmond formerly served as Director of Development for sprints and hurdles for UK Athletics.

2014

In August 2014, Redmond was one of two hundred public figures who were signatories to a letter to The Guardian opposing Scottish independence in the run-up to September's referendum on that issue.