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Simon Thirsk is a South African swimmer who was born on 15 May, 1977 in South Africa. He is 43 years old. Thirsk is a two-time Olympian, having competed in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics. He has won numerous medals in international competitions, including a gold medal in the 200m butterfly at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Thirsk is a two-time South African national champion, having won the 200m butterfly in 2000 and 2004. He also holds the South African record in the 200m butterfly. Thirsk is currently the head coach of the South African national swimming team. He is also the head coach of the Tuks Swimming Club in Pretoria. Thirsk's net worth is estimated to be around $1 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a swimmer and coach.

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Age 47 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 15 May 1977
Birthday 15 May
Birthplace Cape Town, South Africa
Nationality United States

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Simon Thirsk Height, Weight & Measurements

At 47 years old, Simon Thirsk height is 1.79 m and Weight 72 kg.

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Height 1.79 m
Weight 72 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Simon Thirsk Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Simon Thirsk worth at the age of 47 years old? Simon Thirsk’s income source is mostly from being a successful Swimmer. He is from United States. We have estimated Simon Thirsk's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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2003

Three years later, at the 2003 All-Africa Games in Abuja, Nigeria, Thirsk collected a total of three medals: two silvers in the 50 m backstroke (27.04) and 100 m backstroke (57.60), and a single bronze in the 200 m backstroke (2:09.79).

2000

At the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Thirsk competed only in two swimming events. After winning a gold medal from the University Games, his entry time of 55.97 was officially accredited under a FINA A-standard. In the 100 m backstroke, Thirsk challenged seven other swimmers in heat six, including Cuba's Olympic silver medalist Rodolfo Falcón and Australia's overwhelming favourite Matt Welsh. He rounded out the field to last place and thirtieth overall by a 2.36-second deficit behind winner Welsh in 57.06. Thirsk also teamed up with Brett Petersen, Nicholas Folker, and Theo Verster in the 4 × 100 m medley relay. Leading off a backstroke leg in heat two, Thirsk recorded a split of 56.88, but the South Africans finished the race in fourth place and thirteenth overall with a final time of 3:42.44.

1999

Thirsk won a gold medal in the 100 m backstroke at the 1999 Summer Universiade, and later represented South Africa at the 2000 Summer Olympics. While residing in the United States, Thirsk played for the University of Hawaii's swimming and diving team, also known as the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, under head coach Sam Freas.

Thirsk burst onto the global scene at the 1999 Summer Universiade in Palma de Mallorca. In the 100 m backstroke, he fought off a challenge from Japan's Keitaro Konnai to power home with South Africa's first ever gold in 55.97.

1977

Simon Thirsk (born 15 May 1977 in Cape Town) is a retired South African swimmer, who specialised in backstroke events.