Penelope Heyns: Dating History & Exes

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Penelope Heyns is a 49-year-old South African Swimmer from South Africa. She was born on Friday, November 8, 1974. Is Penelope Heyns married or single, and who is she dating now? Let’s find out!

As of 2024, Penelope Heyns is possibly single.

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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.

Real Name
Penelope Heyns
Profession
Swimmer
Place of Birth
South Africa
Date of Birth
November 8, 1974 (age 49)
Birth Sign
Scorpio
Nationality
South African
Ethnicity
Unknown
Marital Status
Single
Sexuality
N/A
Children
no
Religion
Unknown

Fun Fact: On the day of Penelope Heyns’s birth, "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" by Bachman Turner Overdrive was the number 1 song on The Billboard Hot 100 and Gerald Ford (Republican) was the U.S. President.

Penelope Heyns’s Boyfriend

Penelope Heyns is single. She is not dating anyone currently. Penelope had at least 1 relationship in the past. Penelope Heyns has not been previously engaged. Her parents were deeply religious and moved from Springs to the Natal South Coast. According to our records, she has no children.

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Like many celebrities and famous people, Penelope keeps her personal and love life private. Check back often as we will continue to update this page with new relationship details. Let’s take a look at Penelope Heyns past relationships, ex-boyfriends and previous hookups.

Penelope Heyns’s birth sign is Scorpio. It's rare to find someone as dedicated, passionate, and loyal as a Scorpio in love. The most compatible signs with Scorpio are generally considered to be Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn, and Pisces. The least compatible signs with Scorpio are generally considered to be Leo and Aquarius. Penelope Heyns also has a ruling planet of Pluto.

Past Relationships

She has not been previously engaged. We are currently in process of looking up more information on the previous dates and hookups.

Penelope Heyns Biography

Penelope Heyns was born on the 8th of November in 1974 (Generation X). Generation X, known as the "sandwich" generation, was born between 1965 and 1980. They are lodged in between the two big well-known generations, the Baby Boomers and the Millennials. Unlike the Baby Boomer generation, Generation X is focused more on work-life balance rather than following the straight-and-narrow path of Corporate America.
Penelope’s life path number is 4.

Penelope Heyns is best known for being a Swimmer. 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. She succeeded Hungary’s Krisztina Egerszegi as World Swimmer of the Year in 1996. The education details are not available at this time. Please check back soon for updates.

Penelope Heyns is turning 50 in

Penelope was born in the 1970s. The 1970s were an era of economic struggle, cultural change, and technological innovation. The Seventies saw many women's rights, gay rights, and environmental movements.

The 49-year-old American was born in the Year of the Tiger and is part of Generation X

According to Chinese Zodiac, Penelope was born in the Year of the Tiger. People born in the Year of the Tiger are brave and independent. They are respected for their deep thoughts and courageous actions, but sometimes show off when accomplishing something.

Penelope Heyns Facts

What is Penelope Heyns marital status?

Single

Is Penelope Heyns gay?

N/A

Does she have any children?

Penelope Heyns has no children.

Is Penelope Heyns having any relationship affair?

According to our records, no.

Was Penelope Heyns ever been engaged?

Penelope Heyns has not been previously engaged.

How rich is Penelope Heyns?

Discover the net worth of Penelope Heyns on CelebsMoney

Penelope Heyns’s birth sign is Scorpio and she has a ruling planet of Pluto.

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