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Ellie Simmonds is a para swimmer. Born on November 11, 1994, Ellie Simmonds is from Glossop, United Kingdom. The age as of 2026 is 31. Listed accolades include Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
My Take
Ellie Simmonds is the rare athlete whose story I find genuinely moving rather than merely impressive. Winning two Paralympic golds in Beijing at just thirteen, as the youngest member of the British team, demands a composure most adults never reach. Swimming again at a home Games in London turned her into a national symbol of possibility, and the OBE only formalized what the public already felt. Even in retirement, her example keeps telling young people that limits are negotiable, and that quiet influence may outlast every medal.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ellie Simmonds
- Name (Japanese)
- エレノア・シモンズ
- Reading
- えれのあ・しもんず
- Born
- November 11, 1994 (age 31)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dog
- Origin
- Glossop, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- swimmer / para swimmer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ellie Simmonds born?
Born November 11, 1994 (age 31).
Where is Ellie Simmonds from?
Ellie Simmonds is from Glossop, United Kingdom.
What does Ellie Simmonds do?
Ellie Simmonds works as swimmer, para swimmer.