A retired figure skater, Peggy Fleming had won the ladies’ singles event at the 1968 Winter Olympics. During the peak of her skating career in the mid to late 1960’s, she had also medalled at the World Championships and North American Championships. Not long after her Olympic gold, she retired from the sport. Interested in knowing more about the 69-year-old? If so, stick around- we’ve got more on her below.
Peggy Fleming Personal Facts – 2018 Update
Real Name
Peggy Gail Fleming
Nick Names
Peggy Fleming
Occupation
Competitive Figure Skater (Formerly), Television commentator
Famous For
As a competitive figure skater, Peggy Fleming is perhaps best known for her victory at the 1968 Winter Olympics. On top of that, she’s also a three-time World Champion, having won the gold medal for three consecutive years from 1966 to 1968.
Age – How Old is She?
She is 69 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
Her birthday is on July 27, 1948
Place of Birth/Hometown
Peggy Fleming was born in San Jose, California, where she spent the first few years of her childhood. She later moved to Cleveland with her family at the age of nine.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
She is Caucasian
Peggy Fleming Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
She is 5’4 tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
She is 1.63 meters tall
Weight in Pounds
Her current weight is unavailable
Weight in Kilograms
Her current weight is unavailable
Body Measurements
Her body measurements are unavailable at this time
Waist Size
Her waist size is unknown
Foot/Shoe Size
Information on her shoe size is unavailable
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Brown
Personal Life
Is Peggy Fleming Currently in a Relationship?
For over four decades, she has been married to Greg Jenkin, a dermatologist. Interestingly enough, he also used to be an amateur figure skater.
Peggy Fleming’s Boyfriends
Unfortunately, we do not have information on Peggy Fleming’s previous relationships at this time.
Mother
Doris Elizabeth
Father
Albert Eugene Fleming
Sisters
As far as we know, Peggy Fleming is an only child and does not have any siblings
Brothers
As far as we know, Peggy Fleming is an only child and does not have any siblings
Children
She has two sons with her husband, Todd (b. 1988), and Andy (b. 1977).
High School
Unfortunately, information on Peggy Fleming’s high school days is not available at this time.
College
As far as we can tell, Peggy Fleming has not attended college.
Salary
For now, information on Peggy Fleming’s salary is unavailable.
Net Worth
From our research, Peggy Fleming’s current net worth is around $8 million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
Unknown
Favorite Food
Unknown
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Book
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Song
Unknown
Favorite Sports
Figure Skating
Horoscope
Born on July 27, she is a Leo
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown
Address
This information is currently unknown
Peggy Fleming’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Peggy Fleming’s Instagram Username
Peggy Fleming is not active on Instagram
Peggy Fleming’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/Fans.PeggyFleming/
Peggy Fleming’s Youtube Channel
Peggy Fleming does not have her own YouTube channel, as far as we can tell
Peggy Fleming’s Twitter Username
Peggy Fleming is not active on Twitter
Peggy Fleming’s Snapchat Username
As far as we know, Peggy Fleming is not active on Snapchat
Other Interesting Facts:
- Encouraged by her father, she took up skating when she was nine years old, not long after moving to Cleveland
- When she was twelve years old, her figure skating coach at the time, William Kipp was tragically killed in a plane crash
- After winning the 1968 Winter Olympics, she performed in many shows such as the Ice Capades
- With her expertise, she eventually began to work as a skating commentator for ABC in 1981
- In 1998, she was diagnosed with breast cancer; after early detection and successful surgery, she went into remission
- During the 2010 Winter Olympics, she was injured in a traffic accident alongside Vonetta Flowers, a former Olympian
- For many years, she and her husband operated a winery in California, which produced 2,000 cases of wine a year; it eventually closed in 2011
- She has been featured several times in pop culture; for instance, she has been mentioned in a Peanuts comic strip and in an episode of Community
- An all-porcelain doll of the skater was made by Franklin Mint in 1988
- Her husband, Greg Jenkins, whom she’s been married to since 1970, used to skate as a pairs skater
- She won a bronze medal in the ladies’ singles event during her World Championship debut in 1965
- A former member of the Broadmoor Skating Club, she used to be coached by Carlo Fassi and William Kipp
