Rebecca Adlington’s Height
5ft 10 (177.8 cm)
Rebecca Adlington OBE is a retired British swimmer who made history at the 2008 Beijing Olympics by winning two gold medals in the 400m and 800m freestyle events. At just 19 years old, she became the first British swimmer since 1908 to win multiple Olympic golds in a single Games, and her 800m victory set a new world record that had stood for nearly 19 years.
Adlington continued to excel in her sport, earning two bronze medals at the 2012 London Olympics. She retired from competitive swimming in 2013 and has since become a prominent media figure, working as a BBC sports commentator and advocating for swimming education through her initiative, Becky Adlington’s SwimStars.
In recognition of her achievements, Adlington was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2009. She remains one of Britain’s most celebrated Olympians, known for her dedication to the sport and her contributions to swimming education.
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