Elaine Thompson-Herah, the Jamaican sprinter, was born on 28 June 1992, making her 32 years old in 2025. This evergreen profile explains how to determine her age from her verified date of birth, places her career milestones in chronological context, and clarifies common points of confusion such as name changes after marriage. The text focuses on factual, time-stable information that remains useful for understanding her achievements, including Olympic and World titles, without relying on time-sensitive framing.
How to calculate Elaine Thompson’s age
To calculate how old Elaine Thompson is in a given year, subtract her birth year from the current year and adjust for whether her birthday has passed. She was born 28 June 1992; as of mid-2025, after her birthday, she is 32 years old. Before 28 June 2025, she was 31. In 2026, after her birthday, she will turn 34. Age calculators and reliable biographies using this birth date will produce consistent, evergreen results.
Verified biographical details
Use verified public records and official federation sources to confirm key dates and avoid unofficial or conflicting information. For Jamaican athletes, the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association (JAAA) and World Athletics maintain authoritative profiles with birth dates and competition records. Confirming the birth date 28 June 1992 ensures consistent age calculations across media, sponsorship materials, and historical timelines.
Key career milestones by age
Placing her results in chronological context helps readers understand performance across her career. Below is a concise, factual timeline aligned with her age at each major milestone.
| Age (approx.) | Event / Milestone | Verified detail / Source type |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | 2016 Rio Olympics women’s 100m gold | World Athletics / Olympic result |
| 24 | 2016 Rio Olympics women’s 200m gold | World Athletics / Olympic result |
| 25 | 2017 World Championships 100m gold | World Athletics result |
| 27 | 2019 World Championships 200m gold | World Athletics result |
| 30 | 2021 Tokyo Olympics women’s 4x100m relay gold | World Athletics / Olympic result (as part of team) |
| 31 | 2022 World Championships 4x100m relay gold | World Athletics result |
Name and marital status notes
After marrying, she competes as Elaine Thompson-Herah. This change does not affect her birth date or age. When searching historical results, use both her competitive name (Elaine Thompson) and her married name to ensure complete coverage of records and interviews.
Common points of confusion
Because media reports sometimes reference different name forms, birth years, or misspelled dates, age can appear inconsistent. Some sources mistakenly list 1993 or other years due to typographical errors. To confirm age, rely on primary sources: World Athletics profile, official federation records, and reputable news agencies that cite those registries.
How to find the most accurate, up-to-date information
For evergreen accuracy, prioritize sources that reference certified registries and official biographies. Use World Athletics, JAAA, Olympics.com, and verified media outlets that cite those bodies. When checking age in future years, apply the same calculation method using her fixed birth date, 28 June 1992, ensuring consistent, reliable results over time.