Ellie Simmonds is a retired British Paralympic swimmer who won two gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Games.
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| Real Name | Eleanor May Simmonds |
| Nickname | Ellie |
| Profession | Paralympian swimmer |
| Age | 29 Years (2024) |
| Date of Birth | 11 November 1994 |
| Birthplace | Glossop, Derbyshire, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Gender | Female |
| Height in Inches | 4 feet 0 inches |
| Weight in KG | 45 kg |
Early Life and Background
Adoption: She was adopted and grew up in Aldridge, part of the Metropolitan Walsall Borough.
Education: Attended Cooper and Jordan CofE Primary, Aldridge School, and Olchfa School in Swansea.
Swimming Beginnings: Simmonds developed an interest in swimming at age five and trained at Boldmere Swimming Club.
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend | Matt Dean |
Paralympic Career Highlights
Youngest Paralympian: At 13, she became the youngest British athlete at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, winning two gold medals.
2012 London Games: Secured two more gold medals, including a World Record in the 400m freestyle.
2016 Rio Paralympics: Achieved gold in the 200m Individual Medley with a world record and won a bronze in the 400m freestyle.
World Championships: Accumulated ten gold titles, showcasing dominance in the S6 disability category.
Personal Life and Achievements
Family: Simmonds has three sisters and a brother. She is in a relationship with Matt Dean.
Retirement: Announced her Paralympic retirement in September 2021 after the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics.
Media Presence: Featured in “Break Point” on Netflix and participated in “Strictly Come Dancing” in 2022.
Documentaries: Starred in “Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family,” which won Best Single Documentary at the 2024 British Academy Television Awards.
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| Father | Steve Simmonds |
| Mother | Val Simmonds |
| Brother | Steven Simmonds |
| Sister | Georgina Simmonds, Pauline Simmonds, Katie Simmonds |
Honors and Awards
Young Sports Personality: Won the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award in 2008.
MBE and OBE: Became the youngest MBE recipient in 2009 and was elevated to OBE in 2013 for services to Paralympic sport.
Community Work: Acts as a patron for the Dwarf Sports Association UK and is an ambassador for The Prince’s Trust and WaterAid.
Additional Contributions
Television Appearances: Competed on “The Great Celebrity Bake-Off” and appeared on various other TV shows.
Ambassadorships: Supports The Scout Association and Girlguiding as a leader, and is a WaterAid ambassador.
Birmingham 2022: Appointed to the Organising Committee board for the Commonwealth Games.
Ellie’s remarkable journey from a young swimmer to a Paralympic icon and her continued contributions to sports and community work highlights her enduring impact and legacy.
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