Caitlyn Jenner
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Overview
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.
