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Eight times Olympic gold medalist Jennifer Beth Thompson, also famous as Jenny Thompson, has a net worth of $1 million. 

Not to mention, Jenny Thompson comes #10 in the list of top 10 rich swimmers of all time. And she is a good anesthesiologist as well. 

In her one-decade-long swimming career, this amazing swimmer has seen a lot of ups and downs. But, talking about Jenny’s net worth, she earned most of it through her swimming career.

Likewise, this American female swimming legend is the most decorated female swimmer in the history of the Olympics.

Similarly, Jenny has won 12 Olympic medals, out of which 8 are gold; the most number of medal wins from any female swimmer.

Besides, Jenny has been awarded the 1998 US Swimming’s Swimmer of the Year by the swimming world magazine. Apart from that, she has also been awarded as the Swimming Swimmer of the Year twice. 

In a concise period of time, Jenny successfully garnered fame and respect for her. No wonder Jenny is considered one of the most celebrated female swimmers in history.

Before we move any further, let us have an instant look at the quick facts.

Quick Facts:

Name Jennifer Beth Thompson
Birthdate February 26, 1973
Birthplace Danvers, Massachusetts, United States 
Age 50 years old
Nationality American
Ethnicity White
Religion Christian 
Father’s Name Phillip B. Thompson
Mother’s Name Margrid J. Thompson 
Siblings Aaron M. Thompson 
Education Dover High School
Stanford University
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physics 
Profession Professional Swimmer
Anesthesiologist 
Nickname Jenny
Height 5’9″ (177 cm)
Weight 69 kg (152 lbs)
Body Measurements 34-23-35 inches 
Shoe Size 8 (U.S)
Body Shape Hourglass 
Hair Color Blonde 
Eye Color Black
Coach Mike Parratto
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Net worth $1 Million 
Achievement 8 Olympic Gold Medals
7 times World Championship (LC)
11 times World Champion (SC)
World Records 15
Salary Unknown 
Strokes Freestyle, Butterfly 
Club Seacoast Swimming Association
Stanford
Badger Swim Club 
Endorsements Speedo, Envion
Sexual Orientation Straight 
Marital status Married
Husband Daniel Richard Cumpeli
Children 3
Hobby Collecting American Flags
Debut 1987 
Social Media Inactive 
Merch  Book, Swimming gear
Last Updated December, 2023

Jenny Thompson Net Worth and Income

At present, Jenny draws a net worth of $1 million and features exotic and expensive business and advertisement deals with renowned and big companies.

Additionally, Jenny earns a stately amount of money from brand deals and endorsements apart from swimming. However, just from her swimming career, she earned $100,000 yearly, excluding bonuses and prize money.

If you are unaware, the athletes who have won gold, silver, and bronze medals in Olympics, for them, the Olympic Committee provides a certain amount of money.

However, cash is allocated based on the medal athlete have won.

Prize Money

Besides, Jenny has won eight gold medals in Olympics, which means Jenny has earned $200,000 by winning a gold medal eight times.

Similarly, Jenny has won three silver medals which makes her prize money $45,000. Further, Thompson has won one bronze medal with the prize money of $10,000.

Likewise, the total amount of money Jenny has earned from Olympic till now is $255,000. Indeed, she used to stand among the well-paid female athletes.

However, to date, she is considered one of the top ten richest swimmers in swimming history.

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James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

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James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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