Caitlyn Marie Jenner (born William Bruce Jenner; October 28, 1949) is an American television personality and retired Olympic gold medal–winning decathlete.
Jenner played college football for the Graceland Yellowjackets before incurring a knee injury that required surgery. Convinced by Olympic decathlete Jack Parker's coach, L. D. Weldon, to try the decathlon, Jenner won the men's decathlon event at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, setting a third successive world record and gaining fame as "an all-American hero".
Given the unofficial title of "world's greatest athlete", Jenner established a career in television, film, writing, auto racing, business, and as a Playgirl cover model.
Caitlyn Jenner penned an emotional tribute in honor of Khloé Kardashian‘s birthday — and admitted to a few shortcomings in their relationship.“Happy birthday @khloekardashian Being your stepfather was, and is, one of the best things that I was ever blessed with by your mother,” Jenner, 73, wrote via Instagram on Tuesday, June 27. “I promised your father that I would do my best to always be there for you kids and I know I haven’t been perfect but I will always love you and you are forever in my heart.
I hope your day is filled with love, your kids, and happiness.”The former athlete included a photo of her and Kardashian, 39, at the Good American cofounder’s 2009 nuptials to Lamar Odom.
She also shared a throwback snap of Kardashian and Kendall Jenner.Kardashian, for her part, reposted the photo and message via her own Instagram Story. “I love you!!!!!!!
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