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Caitlyn Marie Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, is an American media personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete. Born on October 28, 1949, Jenner's life has been marked by significant achievements in sports, television, and advocacy for transgender rights. Here is a timeline of her life from birth to today, highlighting key events and milestones.
Main Milestones
October 28, 1949
Birth
Caitlyn Jenner was born as William Bruce Jenner in Mount Kisco, New York. She struggled with dyslexia in school but found success in sports from an early age.
1966-1971
Early Athletic Career
Jenner excelled in various sports at Newton High School and later at Graceland College, where she initially played football before a knee injury led her to focus on track and field. She became an East Coast all-over champion in waterskiing in 1966, 1969, and 1971.
1972
Olympic Debut
Jenner participated in the decathlon at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany, finishing 10th.
1976
Olympic Gold Medal
At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Jenner won a gold medal in the decathlon, setting a world record with 8,634 points.
1991
Marriage to Kris Kardashian
Jenner married Kris Kardashian, marking the beginning of her involvement with the Kardashian family and her eventual rise to fame on reality television.
2007-2021
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Jenner became a central figure in the popular reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which followed the lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
April 2015
Transition Announcement
Jenner publicly announced her transition as a transgender woman and revealed her new name, Caitlyn Jenner.
July 2015
I Am Cait Reality Series
The reality series I Am Cait premiered, documenting Jenner's life as a transgender woman and her transition process.
2017
Memoir Publication
Jenner published her memoir, The Secrets of My Life, detailing her life journey and transition.
April 2021
Gubernatorial Run
Jenner announced her candidacy for governor of California, running as a Republican in the state's recall election.
2021
Election Outcome
Jenner's gubernatorial campaign struggled, and she had a poor showing in the election.
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Brief
Known For
Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete and media personality.
Bio Dates and Places
- Born Date: October 28, 1949.
- Born Place: Mount Kisco, New York.
Career
- Current occupation: Media personality and political influencer.
- Past occupations: Olympic athlete, reality TV star, auto racing, business, and model.
- Current Place of Work: Fox News (as an on-air contributor).
- Previous Place of Work: Keeping Up with the Kardashians, I Am Cait.
Achievements and Recognition
- Awards: Olympic gold medal in the decathlon at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Education
Graduated from Graceland College in 1973 with a degree in physical education.
Skills
Athletic skills in track and field, particularly decathlon.
Languages
- Languages Spoken: English.
Famous Quotes
Hope is back in America. These two men will single-handedly save western civilization and that starts with a strong United States of America. I am here and at your service and forever indebted to your sacrifice for this country. Let's Make America Great Again!.
Lifestyle
- Past Sport Activity and Training Regime: Decathlon training.
Relationships
- Past Marriages: Chrystie Scott (m. 1972-1981), Linda Thompson (m. 1981-1986), Kris Jenner (m. 1991-2015).
Family
- Children: Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Brody Jenner, Cassandra Marino, Burt Jenner, Brandon Jenner.
- Parents: Esther Ruth (née McGuire) and William Hugh Jenner.
- Siblings: Burt Jenner (deceased).
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23 April, 2021
Jenner launched her campaign for Governor of California in the 2021 recall
gubernatorial election.
25 April, 2017
Jenner's memoir, The Secrets of My Life, was published.
8 April, 2016
MAC Cosmetics collaborated with Jenner on a lipstick called Finally Free, with
proceeds going to the MAC AIDS Fund Transgender Initiative.
1 July, 2015
Jenner debuted her new name and image, and began publicly using feminine pronoun
self-descriptors.
20 April, 2015
Jenner came out as a trans woman in a 20/20 television interview with Diane
Sawyer.
23 March, 2015
Jenner's divorce from Kris Kardashian was finalized.
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Caitlyn Jenner
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Explore Caitlyn's inspiring journey, from Olympic gold to advocacy. Discuss her life, peruse her timeline, and read insightful articles. Contribute and celebrate each day with fellow fans.
