Alright, so let’s talk about Jessica Ennis-Hill, or just Jessica Ennis, the former British track and field superstar. This lady is a legend, and she’s raked in some serious cash from her athletic career. We’re talking around £5.5 million!
Early Days and Rise to Fame
Jessica started getting into sports when she was just 10, thanks to her athletic parents. Her first big win was at a track event at Don Valley Stadium in 1996, which got her hooked on sports. She joined the City of Sheffield and Dearne Athletic Club to hone her skills. By 14, she was already winning awards, like the Sheffield Federation for School Sports Whitham Award for high jump at the National Schools Championships.
From 2000 to 2016, Jessica competed in World and European Championships, grabbing loads of medals. The big highlight? Winning the gold medal in heptathlon at the London 2012 Olympics. She even made it to the cover of The Beano as “Ennis the Menace”!
Medals and Honors
Jessica was showered with titles throughout her career, like “European Athlete of the Month,” “European Female Athlete of the Year,” and “British Athlete of the Year.” Before retiring on October 13, 2016, she snagged a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics and won the heptathlon at the Combined Events Challenge in Germany.
Earnings and Net Worth
So, how much did she make? Well, by the time she retired, Jessica had an estimated net worth of about £5 million. She’s considered one of Britain’s richest Olympians.
Life After Athletics
After hanging up her spikes, Jessica didn’t slow down. She’s been involved in a bunch of different things. In 2017, she did a special program for the BBC called “Jessica Ennis-Hill and the Next Generation.” She also worked as a guest analyst for the BBC during the 2017 World Athletic Championships and again in 2022.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Jessica’s also killing it as an entrepreneur. She’s an ambassador for Adidas and Vitality and a BBC pundit. Plus, she’s the CEO and founder of “Jennis,” an app-based platform focused on hormone health for women. Launched in 2019, Jennis offers products like CycleMapping and Perimenopause to help women understand their menstrual cycles.
Charity Work and Writing
Jessica is big on giving back too. She runs a non-profit called Bright Young Dreams, supporting Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity and kids worldwide facing mental health issues. She also penned her autobiography, “Unbelievable—From My Childhood Dreams To Winning Olympic Gold,” which you can grab for $16.34.
Personal Life
Jessica was born on January 28, 1986, in Sheffield, England. Her dad, Vinnie Ennis, is a painter and decorator, and her mom, Alison Powell, is a social worker. She’s got a younger sister named Carmel. Jessica married Andy Hill, a construction site manager, in May 2013. They met in high school and have two kids, Reggie (born in 2014) and Olivia (born in 2017). In 2012, Jessica and Andy bought a £1 million house near her childhood home.
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