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My Take
Jenner's life resists any single frame, which is precisely what makes her compelling to me. The 1976 decathlon gold made her, by definition, the world's greatest all-around athlete; the 2015 transition made her one of the most visible transgender figures in history, honored that year with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. I do not agree with every public stance she has taken, but I respect the sheer nerve of living so many consequential chapters in full public view. Whatever one's politics, her story forces a real conversation about identity, reinvention, and what courage means after the stadium lights go out. That alone earns my attention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Caitlyn Jenner
- Name (Japanese)
- ケイトリン・ジェンナー
- Reading
- けいとりん・じぇんなー
- Born
- October 28, 1949 (age 76)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Mount Kisco, New York, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- film producer / actor / sports commentator / athletics competitor / racing automobile driver
2. Background
- High school
- Newtown High School
- University
- Graceland University
Awards & achievements
- 2015 Arthur Ashe Courage Award
- 1976 James E. Sullivan Award
- 1976 Associated Press Athlete of the Year
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Caitlyn Jenner born?
Born October 28, 1949 (age 76).
Where is Caitlyn Jenner from?
Caitlyn Jenner is from Mount Kisco, New York, United States.
What does Caitlyn Jenner do?
Caitlyn Jenner works as film producer, actor, sports commentator, athletics competitor, racing automobile driver.
How tall is Caitlyn Jenner?
Caitlyn Jenner is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.