Caitlyn Jenner's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Caitlyn Jenner. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Caitlyn Jenner is an American media personality and retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete, formerly known as Bruce Jenner. Jenner gained global recognition for winning gold in the decathlon at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. In later life, Jenner publicly came out as a trans woman in 2015, becoming a prominent figure in the transgender community. This transition was documented in a reality television series, 'I Am Cait,' which explored her journey and the challenges faced by transgender individuals. Beyond athletics and media, Jenner has also ventured into politics, running as a Republican candidate in the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

1975: Championships and Gold Medal

In 1975, Jenner won the French national championship and a gold medal at the Pan American Games, setting a tournament record.

1976: Gold Medal Victory

At the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Jenner won the gold medal in the men's decathlon with a world-record score of 8,618 points.

1976: Awards and Honors

In 1976, Jenner received the James E. Sullivan Award and was named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.

1976: Olympic Trials Record

In 1976, Jenner set a world record at the Olympic trials in Eugene.

1976: Winning the 1976 Summer Olympics decathlon

In 1976, Jenner won the Summer Olympics decathlon.

1979: Victory in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

In 1979, Jenner won the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at the Grand Prix of Long Beach, holding off Al Unser.

1980: United States National Track and Field Hall of Fame Induction

In 1980, Jenner was inducted into the United States National Track and Field Hall of Fame.

1982: Second victory in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race

In 1982, Jenner won the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race for a second time, passing Ted Nugent with two laps remaining.

1986: Victory at 12 hours of Sebring and success in IMSA Camel GT series

In 1986, Jenner achieved her first victory in the 12 hours of Sebring in the IMSA GTO class, driving the 7-Eleven Roush Racing Ford Mustang with co-driver Scott Pruett, finishing 4th overall. 1986 was Jenner's most successful year, finishing second in the championship to Pruett.

1986: Olympic Hall of Fame Induction

In 1986, Jenner was inducted into the Olympic Hall of Fame.

1994: Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame and Connecticut Sports Hall of Fame Induction

In 1994, Jenner was inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame and the Connecticut Sports Hall of Fame.

2010: San Jose Sports Hall of Fame Induction

In 2010, Jenner was inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame.

2011: Appearance in Jack and Jill

In 2011, Jenner appeared in the Adam Sandler comedy 'Jack and Jill' in a scene with Al Pacino. The film won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture.

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2013: Robin Roberts receiving Arthur Ashe Courage Award

In 2013, Robin Roberts, an anchorwoman, received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.

2014: Glamour's Women of the Year controversy

In 2014, Caitlyn Jenner's celebration at Glamour magazine's Women Of The Year in New York sparked controversy. Chris Mandle criticized Jenner's comments as 'offensive and insulting,' and James Smith returned his deceased wife's 'Woman of the Year' award, deeming Glamour's decision insulting to her memory, objecting specifically to Jenner's commentary on the "hardest part about being a woman."

2014: Michael Sam receiving Arthur Ashe Courage Award

In 2014, Michael Sam, an openly LGBT footballer, received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award.

April 2015: Coming out as a trans woman

In April 2015, Jenner came out as a trans woman in a 20/20 television interview with Diane Sawyer, discussing her lifelong struggle with gender dysphoria.

June 2015: Debut of new name and image

In June 2015, Jenner debuted her new name and image, and began publicly using feminine pronouns.

July 2015: Receiving Arthur Ashe Courage Award

In July 2015, Caitlyn Jenner received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award during the 2015 ESPY Awards for embracing her truth and helping educate people on the challenges that the transgender community faces.

July 2015: Renaming Ceremony

In July 2015, Jenner held a renaming ceremony, adopting the name Caitlyn Marie Jenner.

August 2015: Winning the Social Media Queen award at the Teen Choice Awards

In August 2015, Jenner won the Social Media Queen award at the Teen Choice Awards.

September 2015: Legal change of name and gender

In September 2015, Jenner's name was legally changed to Caitlyn Marie Jenner and her gender to female.

October 2015: Named one of Glamour Women of the Year

In October 2015, Glamour magazine named Jenner one of its 25 Glamour Women of the Year, calling her a "Trans Champion".

November 2015: Listed as one of Entertainment Weekly's Entertainers of the Year

In November 2015, Jenner was listed as one of Entertainment Weekly's 2015 Entertainers of the Year.

December 2015: Named Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating Person of 2015

In December 2015, Jenner was named Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating Person of 2015.

2015: Vanity Fair cover and Twitter debut

In 2015, Jenner's emerging gender identity was revealed in a Vanity Fair interview. Jenner also debuted on Twitter, amassing over one million followers in four hours and three minutes, setting a Guinness World Record. Four days later Jenner was up to 2.37 million followers, with another 1.5 million followers on Instagram.

2015: Recognition as Person of the Year and Out100

In November 2015, Caitlyn Jenner was listed as a runner-up for The Advocate's Person of the Year and was named "Newsmaker of the Year" on the Out100 list by Out magazine.