Greg Rutherford
Greg Rutherford is a former long jumper who became the youngest ever winner of the long jump event at the AAA Championships in 2005, aged 18.
Field Athlete
November 17, 1986
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Greg Rutherford, a retired British track and field athlete, is renowned for his gold medal-winning long jump performance at the 2012 London Olympics. He has also secured gold at the Commonwealth Games, European Championships, and Diamond League. Rutherford has appeared in various television programs, such as Strictly Come Dancing, and authored a fitness guide book titled “How to Run Faster.” Recently, he has been training with the GB bobsleigh squad and sharing his expertise on sleep tips. Rutherford is also recognized for his popular Wikipedia page, his engagement to Susie Verrill, and becoming the youngest winner of the long jump event at the AAA Championships in 2005 when he was just 18 years old.