Derek Drouin Bio [2024 Update]: Girlfriend & Net Worth

The confirmation of the Tokyo Olympics 2021 has ignited excitement and anticipation for the athlete’s performance that will change the course of the result. 

Derek Drouin is one of the promising athletes known to alter the course with his effort and hard work. 

The Canadian field and track athlete is known for his notable performance in the high jump. 

During his college career, he was a five-time NCAA Champion in the high jump as a member of Indiana Hoosiers. 

Likewise, Drouin is a rising Olympic Champion who has consecutively won gold in the 2015 and 2016 World Champions. 

Before diving into his career journey, let’s look at some interesting quick facts about him. 

Derek Drouin: Quick Facts

Full name Derek Drouin 
Nickname Derek Drouin 
Birthdate 6 March 1990 
Birthplace Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canadian 
Ethnicity Not Mentioned
Religion Christian 
Zodiac Sign  Pisces
Age 33 years old
Father’s name Gaetan Drouin
Mother’s name Sheila (née Teschke) Drouin 
Sibling Two Sisters 
Sibling Name
  • Jilian Drouin 
  • Alysha Drouin
High School  Not Mentioned
College Indiana University Bloomington 
Marital status  Not Mentioned 
Wife’s Name  Not Mentioned 
Ex-Wife Not Mentioned
Children None
Food Habits Non-Vegetarian 
Weight Kilograms – 80 kg
Pounds – 176 lbs
Height Meter: 1.94 m
Feet and Inches – 6′4″
Shoe Size  8 Uk
Eye Color  Blue
Hair Color Brown
Occupation Athlete
Sport  Track and field
Event High Jump 
College Team Indiana Hoosiers
Personal Bests High Jump: 2.40 m

Decathlon: 7150 

Salary $70k to USD 90k (approximately)
Net Worth  $4 million to $6 million (approximately)
Social Media  Instagram, Twitter 
High Jump Merch  Shoes, Bungee Cord
Last Update January, 2024

Derek Drouin: Early Life & Parents 

The famous high jump competitor, Derek Drouin, was born on 6 March 1990 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada.

He was born to Sheila (née Teschke) and Gaetan Drouin being the only son in the family. The Drouin family also has two daughters, Jillian Drouin and Alysha Drouin.

Similar to his interest, Drouin’s sister, Jullian, is also an international competition for Canada. 

At a young age of going to kindergarten, Drouin first learned to high jump when his teacher introduced the sport to the class. 

After being familiar with the sport, with curiosity and anticipation, Drouin went home, and with the help of broom over two speakers, he began leaping over it. 

Thus, this marked his beginning in the sport, which would open his door to achievements and success. 

At the age of nine, he began running track, and by the age of fifteen, he began his training in the high jump. 

Later, in 2013, Derek Drouin went to Indiana University and graduated with a degree in Kinesiology. 

Sarah Jenkins

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