Simone Manuel Biography
Simone Manuel is an American competition swimmer specializing in sprint freestyle who won two gold and two silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Manuel swam at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials, finishing 20th in freestyle 50-meter, and 17th in freestyle 100-meter events. She was a member of the Stanford Cardinal women’s swimming team after she joined Stanford in 2014. During the same year, she set school records during 50-, 100-, and 200-yard freestyle and in 2014, her freshman year, she also broke records for 100-yard freestyle from the American and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Manuel is a six-time individual NCAA champion: winning 50- and 100-yard freestyle in 2015, 2017, and 2018. She redshirted in 2016.
She competed at the 2013 U.S. National Championships where she finished third in the freestyle of 100 meters and second in the freestyle events of 50 meters. She qualified for the 2013 Barcelona World Aquatics Championships and won a gold medal for the 4×100-meter freestyle relay in the preliminary. She also participated in the 2013 Duel in the Pool, where she took the 100-meter freestyle first, the 50-meter freestyle sixth, the 400-meter freestyle relay second, and the 200-meter mixed medley relay first.
She also participated in the 2013 Duel in the Pool, where she took the 100-meter freestyle first, the 50-meter freestyle sixth, the 400-meter freestyle relay second, and the 200-meter mixed medley relay first. She finished first in the 50-meter freestyle at the 2014 US National Championships, second in the 100-meter freestyle and seventh in the 200-meter freestyle. She competed in the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships that year, where she won bronze in 100 m freestyle, silver in 4×100 m freestyle and 4×100 medley relays, and finished fourth in 50 m freestyle.
Simone Manuel Age and Birthday
She was born on 2 August 1996 in Sugar Land, Texas, United States. She celebrates her birthday on 2 August every year.
Simone Manuel Height and Weight
She is a woman of average stature, she also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. She stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (178 cm). She also weighs 148 lb (67 kg).
Simone Manuel Education
She attended Stanford University from 2014 to 2018, where she swam for the Stanford Cardinal and helped Stanford win the 2017 and 2018 NCAA team championship in women’s swimming and diving. In July 2018 she turned pro.
Simone Manuel Family
She is the daughter of Sharron Manuel and Marc Manuel. She has two brothers Chris Manuel and Ryan Manuel, a basketball player.
Simone Manuel Husband
She is a married woman. She is married to Linwood. The couple has a son. Speaking of her husband, she said that her husband doesn’t like to swim. ” He’ll get in the water, but he looks more like a cat being dunked into a dreaded bath than a man having fun. I remember the first time I put our son in the pool. Chase loved it, but Linwood looked like he was going to come unglued. This big, strong (handsome!) tough guy was literally sweating with panic.”
Simone Manuel Net Worth
She has enjoyed a long career in the entertainment industry spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from her work as a swimmer, she has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. Sheis estimated to have a net worth of about $3 million.
Simone Manuel Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Manuel.
Simone Manuel Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Simone Ashley Manuel
- Popular As: Simone Manuel
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Swimming
- Nationality: American
- Race / Ethnicity: Black
- Religion: Not Known
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Simone Manuel Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 23 years old (as of 2019)
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Date of Birth: Sugar Land, Texas
- Place of Birth: August 2, 1996
- Birthday: August 2
Simone Manuel Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available
- Height / How Tall?: 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
- Weight: 148 lb (67 kg)
- Eye Color: Black
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Dress Size: Not Available
- Breast Size: Not Available
- Waist Size: Not Available
- Hip Size: Not Available
Simone Manuel Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Marc Manuel
- Mother: Sharron Manuel
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): brothers Chris Manuel and Ryan Manuel
- Marital Status: Married
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Married to Linwood
- Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: 1 Son
Simone Manuel Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $3 million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Swimming
Simone Manuel House and Cars
- Place of living: To be Updated
- Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Simone Manuel NCAA
Manuel won her first two individual NCAA championships in 2015, winning the 50- and 100-yard freestyle, setting a 100-yard freestyle NCAA, American, U.S. Open, Tournament, and Pool record with a time of 46.09. She also finished second in the 200-yard freestyle event. She became one of the first three African American women to compete in the top three spots in the 100-yard freestyle event of any Division I NCAA Swimming Championship. She competed in the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, placing fourth in the 4×100 medley relay, sixth in the 100-meter freestyle, and eighth in the 50-meter freestyle.
Simone Manuel 2016 United States Olympic Trials
Manuel swam in the 2016 United States Olympic Trials, finishing second in freestyle 50- and 100-meter, and seventh in freestyle 200-meter. Her place at the 50- and 100-meter events has qualified her to compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics. She received a silver medal along with Abbey Weitzeil, Dana Vollmer, and Katie Ledecky as part of the 4100-meter freestyle relay.
She tied for the 100 m freestyle gold medal with Penny Oleksiak of Canada, both setting an Olympic record of 52.70. Manuel is the first African-American woman in an individual swimming event to earn a gold medal and is also considered to be the first black woman to do so. She won silver in the 50 m freestyle event and gold in the 4×100 m medley relay.
Simone Manuel Signing with TYR
Simone revealed in a press conference that she had signed with suit company TYR on July 24, 2018, the day before the 2018 summer US nationals were scheduled to begin. Simone had revealed this was the first big sponsorship deal. Her Stanford teammates, Lia Neal, and Katie Ledecky were both funded by TYR, and Simone cited being confident with the suit business as a justification for claiming that both Lia and Katie had helped her through this process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Simone Manuel
Who is Simone Manuel?
Manuel is an American competition swimmer specializing in sprint freestyle who won two gold and two silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
How old is Simone Manuel?
She is 23 years old as of 2019. She was born on 2 August 1996 in Sugar Land, Texas, United States.
How tall is Simone Manuel?
She stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (178 cm).
Is Simone Manuel married?
She is a married woman. She is married to Linwood. The couple has a son. Speaking of her husband, she said that her husband doesn’t like to swim.
How much is Simone Manuel worth?
She has an approximate net worth of $3 million. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.
How much does Simone Manuel make?
Her salary is still under review.
Where does Simone Manuel live?
Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Simone Manuel dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
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