Penelope Heyns

Penelope Heyns
South African Swimmer
49 years old

The South African Swimmer was born in South Africa on November 8, 1974. Renowned swimmer from South Africa nicknamed “Penny” who is widely regarded as one of the greatest breaststroke swimmers of all time. She won gold medals in the 100 and 200 meter events at the 1996 Olympic Games, becoming the first swimmer ever to do so.

Penelope Heyns is a former South African swimmer, who is best known for being the only woman in the history of the Olympic Games to have won both the 100 m and 200 m breaststroke events – at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games – making her South Africa’s first post-apartheid Olympic gold medallist following South Africa’s re-admission to the Games in 1992. Along with Australian champion Leisel Jones, Heyns is regarded as one of the greatest breaststroke swimmers.

She was the youngest swimmer on the South African team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

Who is Penelope Heyns dating?

According to our records:

Penelope Heyns is currently single

The couple started dating sometime in 2024 and have been together for approximately 11 months, and 30 days.

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Who has Penelope Heyns dated?

Penelope Heyns had at least a few relationships previously. Penelope Heyns has not been previously engaged. Information on past dates and hookups is regularly updated.

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Penelope Heyns’s Zodiac Sign

People born on November 8 fall under the zodiac sign of Scorpio. Her zodiac animal is Tiger. In the Chinese zodiac, the Tiger is known for being brave and confident. Those born in the Year of the Tiger are thought to be adventurous and strong-willed.


Penelope Heyns was born in the Fall (autumn) of 1974, in the Generation X. Caught between the Baby Boomers and Millennials, Generation X emerged as a group defined by its adaptability and skepticism, growing up during the fall of the Berlin Wall and the rise of personal computing. This generation, coming of age in the late 20th century, is known for its resourcefulness and independence and for shaping the bridge between traditional media and the digital world.

If you believe in numerology, Penelope’s spirit animal is Snake, her lucky day is Tuesday, and her power color is Black ⬤.

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Penelope Heyns Net Worth

The 49-year-old South African swimmer has done well. Penelope Heyns’s net worth is approximately 100,000 - $1M. There are many sources that talk about Penelope Heyns’s net worth, her salary, and income, but online estimates of her worth vary.