Shirley Robertson is an Olympic gold medalist and sailor from Scotland. Shirley Robertson settled a record of first English woman to win a double gold medal in the Olympic 2000 and 2004. Also best recognized for a sailing career, she is a person worth to know about, scroll below to learn more.
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- Birthday: 15 July 1968 (Age 49)
- Ethnicity: Scottish
- Nationality: Scottish
- Profession: Athlete
Net worth and Salary 2018
Robertson is globally known, Olympic sailor and double medalist. Sailed miles to surpass her career, she has also garnered colossal net worth spending more of her life in water.
Shirley Robertson net worth and annual salary haven’t been divulged in media. Even though we can anticipate her assets is obviously in million.
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Peaking her career, she is also equally involved in humanitarian activities and is the benefactor of the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust that helps youths recovering from cancer through sailing.
Professional Career
Shirley Robertson is celebrated Olympic sailor, winning two gold medals at consecutive games. Enthusiast about sailing since childhood, International Sailing Federation announced her as female World Sailor of the Year in 2000. Currently, she is the anchor of CNN monthly sailing show, Mainsail.Began sailing at the age of seven, Shirley has spent almost 42 years praising the beauty of harbor and paddle. When young, she used to sail in a Mirror Miracle dinghy made by her father. Immensely progressing in her career, she marked her identity by gaining her first Olympic gold medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Career Timeline:
- 2000: Won first Olympic gold medal in the Europe class Summer Olympics
- 2004: Garbed another gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- (2006-Present): Anchors Mainsail on CNN International
- 2012: Became sailing commentator at the 2012 Olympic Games from Weymouth
In 2000, International Sailing Federation named as female World Sailor of the Year as well as rewarded the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Shirley created a record of being first English woman to earn dual Olympic gold medal after winning the second one in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece.
Always hustling, Shirley played a significant role as key ambassador to carry out the Olympics in London in 2012 and athlete emissary in Singapore. Transforming the Olympic triumph away, she turned to handle giant Irish TP52 ferry, “Patches”, under the guidance of Coach Ian Walker. She also continuously anchored a sailing segment on BBC South TV.
Moreover, Shirley became a presenter for BBC Scotland show Sports Saturday and also for BBC Grandstand. An active member of the Scottish Institute of Sports, she joined CNN International in January 2006 as an anchor of monthly sailing devoted show Mainsail. More of her BBC tenure includes commentator for sailing coverage during the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Body Measurements and Lifestyle
Shirley Robertson is one of the sexiest female athletes with a fine physique and charming face. Calm by nature, her profession had led her to acquire amazing physical state hence, she owns overwhelmingly sexy body with great flexibility.The epitome of elegance and allure, Shirley possesses a beautiful body with the attractive bust, tiny waist, and appealing butt. A bit shy about revealing her body measurements, she has an undeniably pretty physique that appears sexier during games. Breaking the stereotype of beauty belonging only to Hollywood and modeling, she is acing athletic career with several major achievements.
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About to turn 50, Shirley barely shows any signs of aging instead appear more youthful and lively with flawless glowing skin. The blonde beauty has mesmerizing ocean-like deep blue eyes that can make any man swoon over. Engaging more in outdoor sports, she also regularly visits gym undergoing heavy workouts guided by her strict personal instructor.
Apart from sailing, Shirley is a passionate traveler and loves to prepare dishes for her family. As a loving mother and loyal wife, she repeatedly travels to luxurious destinations accomplished with exotic resorts and eateries. Like any other woman, she is obsessed with shopping and is much conscious about her fitness and beauty.
Family and Personal Life
Shirley Robertson is married to Jamie Boag and is the mother of twins. Beautifully managed her professional and personal life, she is one man woman and there can barely be found about her past relationships and boyfriends.
Born in Dundee, fourth largest city of Scotland as “Shirley Ann Robertson”, she is the only daughter of Ian Robertson and his wife. After a certain time of her birth, her family moved to Menstrie, Clackmannanshire and grew up there.
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- Parents: Ian Robertson (Father)
- Husband: Jamie Boag
- Children: Annabel and Killian Boag
- Marital Status: Married
Despite Shirley Robertson’s interest in sailing since a young age, there is no information available regarding her parents, family background, and childhood. After completing schooling from local high school, she graduated from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, Scotland.
In June 2001, Shirley Robertson married Jamie Boag, yacht dealer, and former investment advisor. The couple welcomed their twin babies; daughter Annabel and son Killian in July 2006. The family is recently residing in their house in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. Blessed with perfect small family, there been heard no faux rumors of their extra-marital relationship or divorce any soon.