Caitlyn Jenner
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Overview

Caitlyn Marie Jenner, formerly known as Bruce Jenner, is an American media personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete. Born on October 28, 1949, Jenner's life has been marked by significant achievements in sports, television, and advocacy for transgender rights. Here is a timeline of her life from birth to today, highlighting key events and milestones.
Main Milestones
Birth
October 28, 1949
Caitlyn Jenner was born as William Bruce Jenner in Mount Kisco, New York. She struggled with dyslexia in school but found success in sports from an early age.
Early Athletic Career
1966-1971
Jenner excelled in various sports at Newton High School and later at Graceland College, where she initially played football before a knee injury led her to focus on track and field. She became an East Coast all-over champion in waterskiing in 1966, 1969, and 1971.
Olympic Debut
1972
Jenner participated in the decathlon at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, West Germany, finishing 10th.
Olympic Gold Medal
1976
At the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Jenner won a gold medal in the decathlon, setting a world record with 8,634 points.
Marriage to Kris Kardashian
1991
Jenner married Kris Kardashian, marking the beginning of her involvement with the Kardashian family and her eventual rise to fame on reality television.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
2007-2021
Jenner became a central figure in the popular reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, which followed the lives of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
Transition Announcement
April 2015
Jenner publicly announced her transition as a transgender woman and revealed her new name, Caitlyn Jenner.
I Am Cait Reality Series
July 2015
The reality series I Am Cait premiered, documenting Jenner's life as a transgender woman and her transition process.
Memoir Publication
2017
Jenner published her memoir, The Secrets of My Life, detailing her life journey and transition.
Gubernatorial Run
April 2021
Jenner announced her candidacy for governor of California, running as a Republican in the state's recall election.
Election Outcome
2021
Jenner's gubernatorial campaign struggled, and she had a poor showing in the election.