As per our current Database, Penelope Heyns is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Penelope Heyns is 50 years, 0 months and 14 days old. Penelope Heyns will celebrate 51rd birthday on a Saturday 8th of November 2025. Below we countdown to Penelope Heyns upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Penelope Heyns |
| Occupation | Swimmer |
| Age | 50 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Born | November 8, 1974 (South Africa) |
| Birthday | November 8 |
| Town/City | South Africa |
| Nationality | South Africa |
Penelope Heyns’s zodiac sign is Scorpio. According to astrologers, Scorpio-born are passionate and assertive people. They are determined and decisive, and will research until they find out the truth. Scorpio is a great leader, always aware of the situation and also features prominently in resourcefulness. Scorpio is a Water sign and lives to experience and express emotions. Although emotions are very important for Scorpio, they manifest them differently than other water signs. In any case, you can be sure that the Scorpio will keep your secrets, whatever they may be.
Penelope Heyns was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
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 was the youngest Swimmer on the South African team at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.
At one point she held five out a possible six world records in the breaststroke, becoming the first person in the history of swimming to accomplish this feat.
Her parents were deeply religious and moved from Springs to the Natal South Coast.
She succeeded Hungary's Krisztina Egerszegi as World Swimmer of the Year in 1996.
