Caitlyn Jenner is an American media personality and former Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete. She is best known for her appearances on reality television shows, including “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and “I Am Cait.” However, her life has been full of accomplishments and struggles beyond her public persona.
Caitlyn Jenner was born William Bruce Jenner on October 28, 1949, in Mount Kisco, New York. She grew up in Tarrytown, New York, with her parents, William Hugh Jenner and Esther R. Jenner. Jenner has two siblings, a younger brother named Burt and a younger sister named Lisa.
Caitlyn Jenner Athletic Career
Jenner began her athletic career as a track and field athlete while attending Graceland University in Iowa. She then switched to decathlon and quickly became one of the top decathletes in the world. Jenner won the gold medal in the decathlon at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, setting a new world record in the process.
Caitlyn Jenner Family
Jenner has been married three times and has six children. Her first marriage was to Chrystie Scott, with whom she had two children, Burt and Cassandra. Her second marriage was to Linda Thompson, with whom she had two sons, Brandon and Brody. Her third marriage was to Kris Jenner, with whom she has two daughters, Kendall and Kylie.
In 2015, Jenner came out as transgender in an interview with Diane Sawyer. She later revealed her new name, Caitlyn Jenner, on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine. Her transition was chronicled on the reality show “I Am Cait.”
Caitlyn Jenner Height and Body Measurements
Jenner stands at 6 feet, 2 inches (1.88 meters) tall. Her weight varies, but she is generally considered to be in good shape for her age.
Fox News
Jenner has been a frequent guest on Fox News, discussing topics such as politics and current events. She has also expressed support for former President Donald Trump, although she has since criticized some of his policies.