Biography
Cate Natalie Campbell (born 20 May 1992), OAM, originally from Malawi and currently proudly representing Australia, is a high-performance swimmer.
With an impressive record, she participated in four Olympic Games, winning two gold medals, two silver medals and three bronze medals. Known to many simply as Cate Campbell, she excelled on the Olympic stage, setting numerous world records and winning numerous world championship titles.
Cate Campbell is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most famous swimmers of all time.
Australian swimmer
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| Full name: | Cate Natalie Campbell |
| Stage name: | Cate Campbell |
| Born: | May 20, 1992 (age 32) |
| Place of birth: | Blantyre, Malawi |
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Education: | Kenmore State High School, Queensland University of Technology |
| Height: | 1.86 meters |
| Parents: | Eric Campbell, Jenny Campbell |
| Siblings: | Bronte Campbell, Hamish Campbell, Abigail Campbell |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Adam Kerr |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Swimmer |
| Net worth: | $1.5 million (USD) |
Early life and education
Cate Campbell, a native of Blantyre, Malawi, was born on 20 May 1992. Raised by loving parents, Eric Campbell and Jenny Campbell, Cate shared her childhood with three siblings: two sisters, Bronte Campbell and Abigail Campbell, and a brother named Hamish Campbell.
As she navigated her academic journey, Cate Campbell attended Kenmore High School before graduating from prestigious school Queensland University of Technology Gardens Point Campus.
Career
In 2008, Cate Campbell made a splash at the Beijing Olympics, marking a pivotal moment in her career. She stunned the crowd by winning not one, but two bronze medals. The first came in the 4 x 100m freestyle relay, where her outstanding performance helped lead her team to victory. The second came in the fiercely contested 4 x 100m medley relay, cementing her status as a rising star in Australian swimming and earning her the recognition she deserved.
Her success continued to soar in the following years, reaching new heights at the 2012 London Olympics with a gold medal in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay. She continued to prove her prowess in 2016, winning another gold medal in the same event at the Rio Olympics, along with a silver medal in the 100-meter freestyle.
But Cate Campbell’s achievements were not limited to the Olympics. With an impressive haul of 17 medals, including six golds, at the World Championships, she established herself as a dominant force in the world of swimming. Notably, Cate holds the world records in the 4 x 100-meter freestyle relay and the 100-meter freestyle short course, further cementing her legacy as one of the greatest swimmers of her generation.
Awards & Nominations
- Olympic Bronze Medal – 50m Freestyle
- Olympic Bronze Medal – 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- World Championship Bronze Medal – 50m Freestyle
- Olympic Gold Medal – 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Order of Australia (OAM) for services to swimming
- World Championship Silver Medal – 50m Freestyle
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medal – 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medal – 100m Freestyle
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medal – 4x100m Medley Relay
- Commonwealth Games Silver Medal – 50m Freestyle
- World Championship Gold Medal – 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Olympic Gold Medal – 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Olympic Silver Medal – 4x100m Medley Relay
- Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Athlete of the Year
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medal – 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medal – 50m Freestyle
- Commonwealth Games Gold Medal – 100m Butterfly
- Commonwealth Games Silver Medal – 100m Freestyle
- World Championship Gold Medal – 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- World Championship Gold Medal – 4x100m Medley Relay
- World Championship Silver Medal – 4x100m Medley Relay
- World Championship Silver Medal – 100m Freestyle
- World Championship Bronze Medal – 50m Freestyle
- Olympic Gold Medal – 4x100m Freestyle Relay
- Olympic Gold Medal – 4x100m Medley Relay
- Olympic Bronze Medal – 100m Freestyle
- Australian flag bearer at the Tokyo Olympics (with Patty Mills)
- Australian Swimming Hall of Fame Inductee
- Inductee into the Australian Sports Hall of Fame
Social media
- Twitter: @catecamp
- Instagram: @cate_campbell
- Facebook: @catecampbellswimmer
Personal life
Cate Campbell, 32, and her partner Adam Kerr, a seasoned engineer from Brisbane, recently shared a sweet moment with Adam on social media. The swimming champion posted a stunning photo of the two of them on a romantic getaway to South Australia’s famed Barossa Valley wineries.
Their love story began through mutual friends; they have been inseparable ever since. They recently celebrated Cate Campbell’s incredible success at the Commonwealth Games, and their relationship shined brightly in every joyful moment they shared.
Net worth
Cate Campbell is an outstanding Australian swimmer who has had an extraordinary career. She has won medals at prestigious competitions such as the Olympics, World Championships and Commonwealth Games.
Thanks to her incredible achievements and contributions to the swimming profession, Cate Campbell has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.
