Rebecca Adlington British Swimmer Born 1989 in Mansfield

Biography

British swimmer Rebecca Adlington was born on 17 February 1989 in Mansfield.

Early life

Rebecca Adlington was educated at The Brunts Academy.

Career

In competitive swimming, she competes.

Recognition

In 2009, she won the Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year. She has also won the Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Awards come to 2 wins and 2 nominations in total.

Personal life

Former marriages on record are to Harry Needs (2014 to 2016). She has one child on record.

Awards and nominations

2 won, 2 nominated

Year	Award	For	Result
2009	Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year		Won
	Officer of the Order of the British Empire		Won
2009	Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year		Nominated
2008	BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award		Nominated

Rebecca Adlington on Social Media

Counts with the date they were read

IG Instagram @beckadlington 189K 188,591 followers, as of October 2026

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Instagram stats

Data as of 11 October 2026

Followers

189K @beckadlington

Engagement rate

2.54% above average for accounts this size

Average likes

4,693

Average comments

103 Based on the last 12 posts

Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.

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Frequently asked questions

How old is Rebecca Adlington?

Rebecca Adlington is 37 years old, born on 17 February 1989 in Mansfield.

How tall is Rebecca Adlington?

Rebecca Adlington is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What is Rebecca Adlington’s nationality?

Rebecca Adlington is British, born in Mansfield.

Who has Rebecca Adlington been married to?

Rebecca Adlington’s marriages on record are to Harry Needs (2014 to 2016).

Has Rebecca Adlington won any awards?

Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Laureus World Sports Award for Breakthrough of the Year (2009).

Sources

• Wikidata (Q49287), accessed October 2026
• Follower counts: dated individually above
• Photo: Richard Gillin from St Albans, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0

Last checked 10 October 2026 by the Wiki of Celebs editorial team

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