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Derek Redmond Biography

Derek Redmond is one of the most popular and richest Runner who was born on September 3, 1965 in Bletchley, England, United Kingdom. The sprinter is famous for pulling an hamstring in the 1992 Olympics 400-meter semifinals, and later running limping to finishing line assistance of his father, who walked across the track.

Belarusian gymnast Belarusian gymnast Vitaly Scherbo also competed in the 1992 Olympics, winning six gold medals. was also a participant at the 1992 Olympics in the 1992 Olympics, where he won 6 gold medals.

Redmond first broke the British record for the 400 metres in 1985 with a run of 44.82 seconds. This record was subsequently broken by Roger Black, but Redmond reclaimed the record in 1987.

In 1986, Redmond was a member of the team that won the 4×400 metres relay gold medal Championships. The following year, he was on the team that won the 4×400 metres relay silver medal at the World Championships.

He got married to Olympic swimming champion He married Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies in 1994. in 1994.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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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 4×400 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 4×400 metres relay in history.

Derek Redmond Net Worth

Derek Redmond is one of the richest Runner from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Derek Redmond's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a student at Roade School in Northamptonshire.

He took home an award of gold in the 1991 World Championships in the 4×400-meter relay.

Derek Anthony Redmond (born 3 September 1965) is a retired British athlete. During his career, he held the British record for the 400 metres sprint, and won gold medals in the 4×400 metres relay at the World Championships and European Championships.

Redmond currently does motivational speaking on the conference circuit, inspiring people with the story of the 4×400 gold medal triumph and his famous ordeal in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. He currently co-owns a Superbike team.

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

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Injuries consistently interrupted Redmond’s career. 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. Before the 1992 Summer Olympics, he had undergone eight operations due to injuries.

In 1994, Redmond won Celebrity Gladiators, and during the third series of Gladiators (1994), he served as “Official Timekeeper” to Referee John Anderson. Redmond has also served as a commentator for Eurosport, and presented a basketball show on ITV.

Who is Derek Redmond Dating?

According to our records, Derek Redmond married to Maria Yates , Sharron Davies . As of December 1, 2023, Derek Redmond’s is not dating anyone.

However, his career was blighted by a series of injuries. At the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona he 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. 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.

Facts & Trivia

Derek Ranked on the list of most popular Runner. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Derek Redmond celebrates birthday on September 3 of every year.

Redmond was married to the British Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies in 1994 in Northampton. They divorced in 2000. The couple had two children, Elliott Anthony (born 1993, Northampton) and Grace Elizabeth (born 1998, Gloucestershire).

What happened to Derek Redmond?

Derek Redmond was in fine form by the Barcelona Olympics. He achieved the fastest time of the first round, and won his quarter-final. In the semi-final, Redmond also started well, but as he hit the back straight about 250 metres from the finish, his hamstring suddenly tore.

Who is Derek Redmond's father?

Jim Redmond

How old is Derek Redmond?

56 years (September 3, 1965)

Is Derek Redmond married?

Spouse

What did Derek redmonds father say?

Jim Redmond

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