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My Take
What strikes me about Simone Manuel is how much heavier her victories landed than the medal count suggests. Winning the 100m freestyle gold at Rio wasn't just fast swimming; it carried real significance for who gets to stand on that podium. I admire that she paired elite racing with a Stanford education, refusing to be only one thing. At 180cm she has the build, but it's her composure that lingers with me, the sense of someone carrying expectation gracefully. I think of her less as a sprinter and more as a quiet trailblazer who let her results argue on her behalf. That kind of poise is rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Simone Manuel
- Name (Japanese)
- シモーネ・マニュエル
- Reading
- しもーね・まにゅえる
- Born
- August 2, 1996 (age 29)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rat
- Origin
- Houston, Texas, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- swimmer
2. Background
- High school
- Austin High School
- University
- Stanford University
Awards & achievements
- 2018 Honda Sports Award for Swimming & Diving
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Simone Manuel born?
Born August 2, 1996 (age 29).
Where is Simone Manuel from?
Simone Manuel is from Houston, Texas, United States.
What does Simone Manuel do?
Simone Manuel works as swimmer.
How tall is Simone Manuel?
Simone Manuel is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.