James Magnussen is an Australian retired Olympic medalist swimmer. He was the 2011 and 2013 100m freestyle world champion and holds the fifth fastest 100m freestyle record in history with a time of 47.10 seconds.
The swim was the fastest time ever in a textile swimsuit before 2016. He is known for his explosive speed and powerful stroke, earning him the nickname “The Missile”.
He was also a key member of Australia’s 4x100m freestyle relay team, helping them win gold medals at the 2011 and 2013 World Championships.
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- Full name: James Magnussen
- Stage name: James Magnussen
- Date of Birth: April 11, 1991
- Age: 33
- Birthplace: Port Macquarie, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Retired Australian swimmer and Olympic medalist
- Height: 1.98 m
- Parents: Robert Magnussen and Donna Magnussen
- Siblings: 1, Daniel Magnussen
- Spouse: Rose McEvoy
- Children: None
- Relationship: Dating
- Net worth: $2 million
Early life and education
James Magnussen was born in Port Macquarie, Australia on April 11, 1991. He was raised by his parents Robert Magnussen and Donna Magnussen, and has a sibling Daniel Magnussen.
James attended the Australian College of Sport (ACPE) and began his successful swimming career at an early age.
Profession
James Magnussen has had a stellar career and has achieved a lot. He is known for his dominance in the short-distance freestyle events, especially the 100m freestyle, where his powerful stroke made him the fastest swimmer in the world for five consecutive years.
Magnussen’s crowning achievement was winning gold medals in the 100m freestyle at the 2011 and 2013 World Championships.
He holds the fifth-fastest swim in the program’s history (47.10 seconds), which was also the fastest swim in a textile suit until 2016.
While Magnussen did not win an individual gold medal at the Olympics, he still won three medals in two Olympics (2012 and 2016), contributing to relay team victories and taking an individual bronze in the 2016 4x100m freestyle relay.
Magnussen also competed in various international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships, winning a total of eight gold medals, five silver medals, and three bronze medals.
His success was not limited to these two major events, he also won medals at the Commonwealth Games and the Pan Pacific Championships.
In total, Magnussen won 17 major international medals, cementing his reputation as one of the fastest swimmers in history. He officially retired in 2019, leaving behind an outstanding legacy in the swimming world.
Awards and nominations
- World Championships:
- Gold medal (2): 100m freestyle (2011, 2013)
- Gold medal (1): 4x100m freestyle relay (2011)
- Silver Medal (1): 100m Freestyle (2013)
- Olympic Games:
- Silver Medal (1): 100m Freestyle (2012)
- Bronze medals (2): 100m freestyle (2012), 4x100m freestyle relay (2016)
- Other major competitions:
- Winner of multiple medals at the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific Championships
- Recognition in Australia:
- Swimmer of the Year Award (specific years can be found online)
- Additional notes:
- Holds the fifth-fastest 100m freestyle record of all time (47.10 seconds) and was until 2016 the fastest person in a textile swimsuit.
- Retired in 2019.
Social Media
- Instagram: @james.magnussen
- Facebook account: James Magnussen Official
Personal life
James Magnussen is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend Rose McEvoy. They are the proud owners of a miniature dachshund named Olli and live in Drummoyne, Sydney.
In addition to his successful swimming career, James has also started a company called Swim Team where he develops the next generation of swimmers.
He continues to swim and works out regularly to keep fit. James has also expressed a desire to improve the standard of swimming in Australia.
net worth
Despite James Magnussen’s success in the pools, his net worth is estimated to be only around $2 million.
While that may seem like a lot of money, it’s still low compared to other top athletes in the world. However, Magnussen’s financial success doesn’t overshadow his impressive athletic achievements.
