Gwen Berry is an American track and field athlete who specializes in hammer throw. She ranked number 6 on the all-time list and was also the gold medalist in the hammer at the 2014 Pan American Sports Festival. However, Gwen made headlines when she turned away from the U.S. flag during the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner”. Previously, she had raised her fist at the end of the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner” in the 2019 Pan American Games.
What is the networth of Gwen Berry ?
Gwen Berry is estimated to hold a net worth of millions,as of 2021,
Childhood of Gwen Berry
Gwendolyn Denise Berry was born in 1989 in St. Louis, Missouri. She celebrates her birthday on June 29, which makes her age 32. She holds American nationality and comes from African-American ethnicity. She graduated from Southern Illinois University.
Professional life and career
Gwen had made her international debut in the hammer throw at the 2010 NACAC Under-23 Championships in Athletics. Likewise, she took the hammer bronze. Upon graduation, she ranked sixth at the 2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. A year later, she came third in the weight throw at the 2012 USA Indoor Track and Field Championships. Moreover, she also entered the 2012 United States Olympic Trials as the number two ranked American Woman.
Gwen secured her first national title at the 2013 USA Indoors, where she launched a weight throw of 24.70m. Moreover, in 2017, she set the world record in the weight throw with 25.60 m. Besides, she is also the 2019 Pan American Games Champion.
Relationship status
Many of Gwen’s followers are curious to know if the athlete is dating anyone or has a boyfriend. Although Gwen has not been much open sharing about her dating life, she seems to be in a relationship with her boyfriend named Brandon Dennis. The couple met in Oxford, Mississippi. Her boyfriend has not made much public appearance but has shared his thought on ESPN.
“To me, she’s an icon for doing that and for accepting the stuff you have to sacrifice to do that. She’s a revolutionary to me.”, he said after Gwen raised her first on Pan American Games podium.
Besides, Gwen also gave birth to a baby boy just three weeks after her 15th birthday. Regardless, there is no information about the father of her son.
Family background
Gwen Berry was born to her parents, Michael Berry and Laura Hayes. Likewise, her father is an Iraq War veteran and played football at William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. Gwen is one of four children. She has two brothers, Davon and Michale and a sister named Quincy.
Body Measurement
Gwen Berry has a height of 5 feet and 10 inches. As an athlete, Gwen has a well-maintained fit body that weighs around 88 kg. Likewise, she has black coloured hair and eyes.
Gwendolyn Denise Berry Wikis
REAL NAME | Gwendolyn Denise Berry |
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BIRTHDAY | June 29, 1989 |
BIRTHPLACE | St. Louis, Missouri |
ZODIAC SIGN | Cancer |
NATIONALITY | American |
ETHNICITY | African-American |
PROFESSION | Athlete |
DATING/BOYFRIEND | Brandon Dennis |
MARRIED/HUSBAND | No |
NET WORTH | In Millions |
PARENTS | Michael Berry and Laura Hayes |
SIBLINGS | Two brothers; Davon and Michale and a sister named Quincy. |