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Duncan Goodhew (Duncan Alexander Goodhew) was born on 27 May, 1957 in Marylebone, London, England, is a British swimmer. Discover Duncan Goodhew'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 66 years old?
| Popular As |
Duncan Alexander Goodhew |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
27 May, 1957 |
| Birthday |
27 May |
| Birthplace |
Marylebone, London, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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He is a member of famous Swimmer with the age 66 years old group.
Duncan Goodhew Height, Weight & Measurements
At 66 years old, Duncan Goodhew height is 6 ft and Weight 176 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft |
| Weight |
176 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Duncan Goodhew's Wife?
His wife is Anne Patterson (m. 1984)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Anne Patterson (m. 1984) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Duncan Goodhew Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Duncan Goodhew worth at the age of 66 years old? Duncan Goodhew’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Duncan Goodhew'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 |
Duncan Goodhew Social Network
Timeline
Duncan Alexander Goodhew, (born 27 May 1957) is an English former competitive swimmer.
He also swam at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Goodhew attended Windlesham House School and Millfield School (Walton House).
He was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 13.
At the age of 15, he fell out of a tree, which triggered permanent hair loss due to alopecia universalis.
Goodhew came to prominence as an international swimmer in 1976, finishing 7th in the 100m breaststroke at the Montreal Olympics that summer.
At the ASA National British Championships he won the 100 metres breaststroke title in 1976, 1978 and 1980 and the 200 metres breaststroke title in 1976, 1978 and 1980.
He represented England and won three silver medals in the breaststroke events and medley relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
After swimming competitively in America as a collegian at North Carolina State University, he was an Olympic swimmer for Great Britain and won Olympic gold and bronze medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow.
Four years later, in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, he won gold in the 100m breaststroke, in a time of 1:03.34, and a bronze in the 4x100m medley relay.
Goodhew was selected by the British Bobsleigh Association to represent Great Britain at the 1981 European Championships.
He is also an author and motivational speaker.
In 1983 he was appointed an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for services to sport.
Goodhew married Annie Patterson, an American graphic designer from North Carolina, in December 1984, and they have two children.
In 1987 he participated in Prince Edward's charity television special The Grand Knockout Tournament.
In 2000, Labour MP Robert Sheldon collapsed in the street and was revived by mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by Goodhew who happened to be passing.
On 29 September 2001, Goodhew participated in an international relay off the coast of California from Santa Catalina Island to Santa Monica.
Of the eight international relay teams participating, each team had one swimmer with MS. Goodhew swam on the same team as organizer and MS activist Taylor MH.
Proceeds from fund-raising were all donated to the Myelin Project.
Goodhew has made a number of television appearances including featuring in several episodes of Dave Gorman's Important Astrology Experiment.
Goodhew's 100m breaststroke gold medal achievement was ranked 99th in the British network Channel 4's 100 Greatest Sporting Moments in 2002.
