Jessica Long Height, Weight, Age, Spouse, Family, Facts, Biography

May 2024 · 2 minute read
Jessica Long Quick Info
Height4 ft 8 in
Weight52 kg
Date of BirthFebruary 29, 1992
Zodiac SignPisces
SpouseLucas Winters

Jessica Long is a Russian-American 13-time Paralympic swimming champion who has mesmerized the sports industry with her 12 gold medal win in her first 3 paralympic games.

Born Name

Tatiana Olegovna Kirillova (English Name Jessica Tatiana Long)

Nick Name

Jessica

Sun Sign

Pisces

Born Place

Bratsk, Russia

Residence

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Nationality

American

Education

Jessica has trained under the careful guidance of coach Paul Yetter.

Occupation

Professional Swimmer, Paralympic Swimming Champion, Speaker, Author

Family

Manager

Jessica is represented by Ian of Olympus Sports Group.

Build

Athletic

Height

4 ft 8 in or 142 cm

When Jessica wears her prosthetics, her height is 5 ft 11 in or 180 cm.

Weight

52 kg or 114.5 lbs

With prosthetics, Jessica weighs 59 kg or 130 lbs.

Boyfriend / Spouse

Jessica has dated –

  • Lucas Winters
  • Race / Ethnicity

    White

    She has Russian ancestry.

    Hair Color

    Blonde

    Eye Color

    Blue

    Sexual Orientation

    Straight

    Distinctive Features

    Brand Endorsements

    Through her social media, Jessica has either endorsed or promoted various brands including OUTFYT.

    Jessica Long Favorite Things

    SourceUSANA ATHLETES

    Jessica Long Facts

  • At the time of her birth, Jessica’s biological mother and father were teenagers who had not married. However, they later tied the knot with one another and had 3 more children.
  • She was adopted from a Siberian orphanage at just 13 months old. At 18 months old, Jessica’s adoptive parents were forced to take into consideration to have her lower legs amputated after she was diagnosed with fibular hemimelia.
  • Growing up, Long enjoyed taking part in gymnastics, cheerleading, ice skating, biking, trampoline, and rock climbing.
  • The first time Jessica swam was in her grandparent’s pool. Later, in 2002, she took part in her debut competition. The following year, she was titled as Maryland Swimming’s 2003 Female Swimmer of the Year with a Disability.
  • Jessica competes in the S8, SB7, and SM8 categories.
  • Long is considered to be one of the most successful athletes in the history of paralympic games. As of March 2021, she had won 23 medals out of which 13 were gold medals.
  • She is skilled in butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle.
  • According to sources, Jessica has obtained more than a dozen world records.
  • Featured Image By Jessica Long / Instagram

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