Caitlyn Jenner’s life spans Olympic glory and profound personal change. As Bruce Jenner, she set a world record and won decathlon gold at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, then built a media career while privately grappling with gender identity.

In 2015, she came out as transgender, began hormone therapy, and started a new chapter—her openness inspiring many while acknowledging that parts of “Bruce” linger in memory and how others relate to her. Born in 1949, she also overcame early challenges like dyslexia, with sport providing structure and drive.

Family support proved pivotal: her children—including Kendall and Kylie—stood by her, and her daughters still call her “dad,” a term she embraces as their bond evolves without breaking.

By sharing her story candidly, Jenner helped broaden public understanding of transgender lives. She continues to navigate identity, legacy, and visibility with resolve—holding space for who she was and who she is, offering many a model of courage and change.