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Duncan Goodhew is a British swimmer who won two gold medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He is best known for his success in the 100m breaststroke, in which he won gold, and the 4x100m medley relay, in which he won silver.
Goodhew was born in Marylebone, London, on 27 May 1957. He began swimming at the age of seven and was soon competing in local and regional competitions. He went on to compete in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, where he finished fourth in the 100m breaststroke.
Goodhew retired from competitive swimming in 1984, but he remains active in the sport. He is a patron of the Amateur Swimming Association and a trustee of the British Swimming Foundation. He is also a motivational speaker and has written several books about swimming.
Goodhew is married to former swimmer and coach, Sue Goodhew. They have two children.
As of 2021, Duncan Goodhew's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
| Popular As |
Duncan Alexander Goodhew |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
67 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
27 May 1957 |
| Birthday |
27 May |
| Birthplace |
Marylebone, London, England |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom |
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He is a member of famous Swimmer with the age 67 years old group.
Duncan Goodhew Height, Weight & Measurements
At 67 years old, Duncan Goodhew height
is 6 ft and Weight 176 lb.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft |
| Weight |
176 lb |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Duncan Goodhew's Wife?
His wife is Anne Patterson (m. 1984)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Anne Patterson (m. 1984) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Duncan Goodhew Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Duncan Goodhew worth at the age of 67 years old? Duncan Goodhew’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated
Duncan Goodhew's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Swimmer |
Duncan Goodhew Social Network
Timeline
He is mentioned in the BBC TV series The Office during a motivational speech by David Brent (Ricky Gervais), by The Toy Dolls in a song called Yul Brynner Was A Skinhead, in an episode of Little Britain in which a bald character is likened to the swimmer, in The Mighty Boosh when a peacock crashes into his back in a speech made by Naboo, and also in the Welsh psychedelic rock group, Sen Segur's song "Taith Duncan Goodhew" from their first EP, 'Pen Rhydd'.. He recorded a charity single with Melbourne’s very own Martin Enright which briefly featured in the top 100 record charts. He is also sardonically mentioned in the Only Fools and Horses episode "The Longest Night" by Tom Clark, the head security officer of the fictional Top Buyer Superstores. He is mentioned in the song 'Shaven Haven' by Kunt and The Gang and was also featured in The Macc Lads song "Al O'Peesha".
After the London protests during the 2008 Summer Olympics torch relay, Goodhew stated that the protests were "a bad example for children".
Goodhew's 100 m breaststroke gold medal achievement was ranked 99th in the British network Channel 4's 100 Greatest Sporting Moments in 2002. He has made a number of television appearances including Dave Gorman's Important Astrology Experiment.
On 29 September 2001, Goodhew participated in an international relay off the coast of California from Santa Catalina Island to Santa Monica. Of the eight international relay teams participating, each team had one swimmer with MS. Goodhew swam on the same team as organizer and MS activist Taylor MH. Proceeds from fund-raising were all donated to the Myelin Project.
Goodhew made two guest appearances on The Sooty Show: firstly, in 1984, in the episode, "All Blocked Up" and secondly in 1991 in the episode "Hair Today".
Goodhew married Annie Patterson, an American graphic designer from North Carolina, in December 1984, and they have two children.
His bald head made him instantly recognisable. He was a member of the British bobsleigh team at the 1981 European Championships (cf. We Are the Champions, 1984 Grand Final). He now works part-time at Millfield School.
Goodhew came to prominence as an international swimmer in 1976, finishing 7th in the 100m breaststroke at the Montreal Olympics that summer. Four years later, in the 1980 Moscow Olympics, he won gold in the 100m breaststroke, in a time of 1:03.34, and a bronze in the 4x100m medley relay. He represented England and won three silver medals in the breaststroke events and medley relay, at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. At the ASA National British Championships he won the 100 metres breaststroke title in 1976, 1978 and 1980 and the 200 metres breaststroke title in 1976, 1978 and 1980.
Duncan Alexander Goodhew, MBE (born 27 May 1957) is an English former competitive swimmer. After swimming competitively in America as a collegian at North Carolina State University, he was an Olympic swimmer for Great Britain and won Olympic gold and bronze medals at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. He also swam at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
