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Line 13: − + − − Jenner attended Sleepy Hollow High School in [[Sleepy Hollow, New York]], for her freshman and sophomore years<ref name="school pals"/><ref name="return to tarrytown"/> and [[Newtown High School (Connecticut)|Newtown High School]] in [[Newtown, Connecticut]], for her junior and senior years, graduating in 1968.<ref name="name taken off"/> Jenner earned a [[American football|football]] [[scholarship]] and attended Graceland College (now [[Graceland University]]) in [[Lamoni, Iowa]], but was forced to stop playing football because of a knee injury.<ref name="HolstPopp2004"/> Recognizing Jenner's potential, Graceland track coach [[L. D. Weldon]] encouraged Jenner to switch to the [[decathlon]].<ref name="champion within"/> Jenner debuted as a decathlete in 1970 in the [[Drake Relays]] decathlon in [[Des Moines, Iowa]], finishing in fifth place.<ref name="history of icons"/> Jenner graduated from Graceland College in 1973 with a degree in [[physical education]].<ref name="true"/> − − == Decathlon career == − − {{hatnote|Jenner's Olympic events were men's events that occurred prior to Jenner's gender transition.}} − − === Early career === − − At the [[1972 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|1972 U.S. Olympic Trials]] at [[Hayward Field]] in [[Eugene, Oregon]], Jenner was eleventh after the first day in the men's decathlon,<ref name=bblide>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=waxVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=QOEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6484%2C930291 |work=Eugene Register-Guard |location=(Oregon) |last=Conrad |first=John |title=Bannister, Bennett lead in decathlon |date=July 4, 1972 |page=1B}}</ref> and climbed to fifth behind Steve Gough and Andrew Pettes with one event remaining on the [[Independence Day (United States)|Fourth of July]].<ref name=tjetwn>{{cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=wqxVAAAAIBAJ&sjid=QOEDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6435%2C1082606 |work=Eugene Register-Guard |location=(Oregon) |last=Conrad |first=John |title=Two Jeffs expected to win, but who's Jenner? |date=July 5, 1972 |page=1B}}</ref> Needing to make up a 19-second gap on Gough in the [[1500 metres|1500 meters]], Jenner qualified for the [[United States at the 1972 Summer Olympics#Athletics|Olympic team]] by finishing first, 22 seconds ahead of the others. This prompted the ''[[Eugene Register-Guard]]'' to ask: "Who's Jenner?"<ref name="zarnowski 1992"/><ref name="usot"/><ref name=tjetwn/> Following the trials, Jenner was tenth in the [[Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon|decathlon]] at the [[1972 Summer Olympics]] in [[Munich]], [[West Germany]].<ref name="munchen summer"/> By watching [[Soviet Union at the 1972 Summer Olympics#Athletics|Soviet]] [[Mykola Avilov]] win the event, Jenner was inspired to start an intense training regimen. "For the first time, I knew what I wanted out of life and that was it, and this guy has it. I literally started training that night at midnight, running through the streets of Munich, <!--West-->Germany, training for the Games. I trained that day on through the [[Athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon|1976 Games]], 6–8 hours a day, every day, 365 days a year."<ref name="espnoly"/> − − After graduating from Graceland, Jenner married girlfriend Chrystie Crownover and moved to [[San Jose, California]]. Crownover provided most of the family income as a flight attendant for [[United Airlines]].<ref name="forgotten history"/> Jenner trained during the day and sold insurance at night, earning {{US$|9000|link=yes}} a year.<ref name="OK!"/><ref name="ABC42415"/> In the era before [[Amateur sports#Olympics|professional American athletes]] were allowed to compete in Olympic sports, this kind of training was unheard of. On the other hand, Soviet athletes were state sponsored, which gave them an advantage over amateur American athletes.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.bu.edu/guidedhistory/russia-and-its-empires/tyler-benson/|title=The Role of Sports in The Soviet Union - Guided History|website=blogs.bu.edu}}</ref><ref name="cia.gov">{{cite web|url=https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP80-00810A005600130009-0.pdf |title=Info |website=www.cia.gov }}</ref> During this period, Jenner trained at the [[San Jose City College]] (SJCC) and [[San Jose State University]] (SJSU) tracks.<ref name="speed"/><ref name="decathlon hopeful"/> San Jose athletics centered on SJCC coach [[Bert Bonanno]]; at that time, the city was a hotbed for training and was called the "Track Capital of the World".<ref name="ABC42415"/><!-- Note: slogan on Jenner's shirt at 4:47 in part II of the video --> Many other aspiring Olympic athletes also trained at San Jose; the list included [[Millard Hampton]], [[Andre Phillips]], [[John Powell (athlete)|John Powell]], [[Mac Wilkins]], and [[Al Feuerbach]].<ref name="speed"/><ref name="bj wins decathlon"/> Jenner's best events were on day two of the decathlon: hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, and 1500 meters.<!-- the [[decathlon]], is a two day event with 5 events each day. The second day events: hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin, and 1500 meters are considered to need more skill and training. --><ref name="dmr"/><ref name="The Sports Book"/> − [[File:Bruce Jenner discus PanAm 1975.jpg|thumb|Jenner at the 1975 Pan American Games]]+ − − − <blockquote>We got what we wanted. We scared the hell out of everybody in the world only a month away from the Games.<ref>{{cite news|last=Litsky|first=Frank|date=June 27, 1976|title=Jenner Triumphs In Decathlon Trial|work=The New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1976/06/27/archives/jenner-triumphs-in-decathlon-trial-jenner-captures-decathlon.html|access-date=May 28, 2018}}</ref></blockquote> − Of the 13 decathlons Jenner competed in between 1973 and 1976, the only loss was at the 1975 [[Amateur Athletic Union|AAU]] National Championships, when a [[pole vault#Modern vaulting|"no height"]] in the pole vault marred the score.<ref name="true"/>+ − At the [[Athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics|1976 Olympic Games]] in [[Montreal]], Jenner achieved personal bests in all five events on the first day of the men's [[Athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon|decathlon]]{{snds}}a "home run"{{snds}}despite being in second place behind [[Guido Kratschmer]] of [[West Germany]]. Jenner was confident: "The second day has all my good events. If everything works out all right, we should be ahead after it's all over." Following a rainstorm on the second day, Jenner watched teammate [[Fred Dixon (athlete)|Fred Dixon]] get injured in the [[110 meter hurdles]],<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.si.com/vault/1976/08/09/614923/bruce-caitlyn-jenner-1976-olympics-montreal-decathlon |title = Heading For The 11th Event |website = si.com |access-date = May 28, 2018 }}</ref> and so adopted a cautious approach to the hurdles and discus, then had personal bests in the pole vault, when Jenner took the lead, and javelin.<ref name="javelin record"/><!-- Note: The javelin was a personal best for certain. It was called exceptional. I am trying to find a stat book that might confirm if it was a World Decathlon Best at the time. It's only 3 and a half meters less than the current WDB --> At that point, victory was virtually assured, and it remained to be seen by how much Jenner would improve the record. In the final event—the 1500 meters, which was seen live on national television—Jenner looked content to finish the long competition. Jenner sprinted the last lap, making up a 50-meter deficit and nearly catching the event favorite, Soviet [[Leonid Litvinenko]], who was already well out of contention for the gold medal, and whose personal best had been eight seconds better than Jenner's personal best before the race. Jenner set a new personal best time and won the gold medal with a world-record score of 8,618 points.<ref name="dmr"/><ref name="usot"/><ref name="espnoly"/><ref name="athletics at the"/><ref name=lhpowgwm>{{cite news |url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=26tVAAAAIBAJ&pg=6083%2C7613108 |newspaper = Eugene Register-Guard |location = (Oregon) |agency = wire services |title = Jenner's long haul pays off with gold and world mark |date = July 31, 1976 |page = 1B }}</ref> − − '''Olympic world record performance''':<ref name="her achievements"/><br /> − {{Decathlon score|10.94 +0.0 '''{{AthAbbr|PB}}'''<br />'''819'''|7.22 +0.0 '''{{AthAbbr|PB}}'''<br />'''865'''|15.35 '''{{AthAbbr|PB}}'''<br />'''809'''|2.03 '''{{AthAbbr|PB}}'''<br />'''882'''|47.51 '''{{AthAbbr|PB}}'''<br />'''923'''|14.84<br />'''866'''|50.04<br />'''873'''|4.80 '''{{AthAbbr|PB}}'''<br />'''1005'''|68.52 '''{{AthAbbr|PB}}'''<br />'''862'''|4:12.61 '''{{AthAbbr|PB}}'''<br />'''714'''}}<!-- Still need to find a wind reading for hurdles --> − − === Impact === − + − − === International competitions === − {| {{AchievementTable|Event=yes|nation=USA}} − |- − |1972 − |[[Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] − |[[Munich]], Germany − |10th − |[[Athletics at the 1972 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon|Decathlon]] − |7722 pts − |- − |1975 − |[[Athletics at the 1975 Pan American Games|Pan American Games]] − |[[Mexico City]], Mexico − |bgcolor=gold|1st − |Decathlon − |8045 pts {{AthAbbr|A}} − |- − |1976 − |[[Athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] − |[[Montreal]], Canada − |bgcolor=gold|1st − |[[Athletics at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon|Decathlon]] − |8618 pts − |} − − === National events === − * [[1972 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|1972 United States Olympic Trials]]: {{bronze03}} (7846 pts)<ref name=TFS>[http://trackfield.brinkster.net/Profile.asp?ID=3021&Gender=M Bruce Jenner]. Track and Field Statistics. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> − * [[1973 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]: 5th (7617 pts)<ref name=TFS/> − * [[1974 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]: {{gold01}} (8245 pts)<ref name=USCH>[http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/usa2.htm USA Championships (Men)]. GBR Athletics. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> − * 1975 [[French Athletics Championships]]: {{gold01}} (8058 pts)<ref>[http://www.gbrathletics.com/nc/fra.htm French Championships]. GBR Athletics. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> − * [[1976 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships]]: {{gold01}} (8542 pts)<ref name=USCH/> − * [[1976 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|1976 United States Olympic Trials]]: {{gold01}} (8538 pts)<ref name=TFS/> − − === Personal records === − ''All information from IAAF''<ref>[https://www.iaaf.org/athletes/united-states/bruce-jenner-6121 Bruce Jenner]. IAAF. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> − * [[100 meters]] – 10.94 s (1976) − * [[400 meters]] – 47.51 s (1976) − * [[1500 meters]] – 4:12.61 min:sec (1976) − * [[110 meters hurdles]] – 14.84 s (1976) − * [[High jump]] – {{convert|2.03|m|ft|abbr=on}} (1976) − * [[Pole vault]] – {{convert|4.80|m|ft|abbr=on}} (1976) − * [[Long jump]] – {{convert|7.22|m|ft|abbr=on}} (1976) − * [[Shot put]] – {{convert|15.35|m|ft|abbr=on}} (1976) − * [[Discus throw]] – {{convert|50.04|m|ft|abbr=on}} (1976) − * [[Javelin throw]] (old) - {{convert|68.52|m|ft|abbr=on}} (1976) − * [[Decathlon]] – 8634 pts (1976) Line 105:
Line 37: − − Jenner appeared on the cover of the August 9, 1976, issue of ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'',<ref name="August 9, 1976"/> the February 1979 issue of ''[[Gentleman's Quarterly]]'',<ref name="sexy 1979"/> and on the cover of ''Playgirl'' magazine.<ref name="formerly bruce"/> Jenner became a spokesperson for [[Tropicana Products|Tropicana]], [[Minolta]], and [[Caleres|Buster Brown shoes]].<ref name="espnoly"/> Jenner was also selected by the [[Sacramento Kings|Kansas City Kings]] with the 139th overall pick in the seventh round of the [[1977 NBA draft]] despite not having played basketball since high school.<ref>[http://www.prosportstransactions.com/basketball/DraftTrades/Years/1977.htm 1977 NBA Draft – Pro Sports Transactions.] Retrieved January 15, 2018</ref> The [[publicity stunt]] was executed by team president/general manager [[Joe Axelson]] to mock the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]' yearly claims that they planned on selecting "the best athlete available" in the [[National Football League Draft]]. Jenner was presented with a jersey customized with the number 8618, the Olympic-gold-medal-winning score, but would never appear as an active player with the Kings.<ref>David Axelson (August 25, 2015) [http://www.coronadonewsca.com/news/coronado_sports/the-true-story-of-bruce-jenner-s-brief-nba-career/article_66f24284-4b4e-11e5-a128-a3cade9cef14.html "The True Story of Bruce Jenner's Brief NBA Career"]. ''Eagle & Journal''.</ref> − {{clear}} − − ==== Wheaties spokesperson ==== − {{anchor|Wheaties}} − [[File:Jenner on Wheaties cereal box.jpg|thumb|upright|Image of a throwback [[Wheaties]] cereal box featuring Jenner. The box reflects designs from the 1970s, when [[General Mills]] used Jenner for [[branding (promotional)|branding]] their breakfast cereal. A vintage box sold in 2015 on eBay for {{US$|400}}.<ref name="wheaties for hundreds"/><ref name="unopened box"/>]] − − In 1977, Jenner became a spokesperson for [[Wheaties]] brand breakfast cereal and appeared in a photograph on the cover of the cereal box. After taking over from Olympic champion [[Bob Richards]], Jenner was second in a succession of athletes featured as spokespersons for the brand. [[Mary Lou Retton]] succeeded Jenner in 1984.<ref name="the box"/> − − On November 22, 1977, Jenner went to San Francisco to refute charges filed by [[San Francisco District Attorney's Office|San Francisco district attorney]] Joseph Freitas that [[General Mills]]—the maker of Wheaties—had engaged in deceptive advertising in its campaign that featured Jenner. Jenner liked Wheaties and ate the breakfast cereal two or three times a week, which supported the advertising campaign's claims. Two days later, Freitas withdrew the suit, saying that it was "a case of overzealousness" on the part of his staff.<ref name="defend boc"/> − − When Jenner came out as a trans woman in 2015, General Mills stated that: "Bruce Jenner continues to be a respected member of Team Wheaties." After a negative response to this initial statement, Mike Siemienas, General Mills's brand media relations manager, clarified it by saying: "Bruce Jenner has been a respected member of Team Wheaties, and Caitlyn Jenner will continue to be."<ref name="strange response"/> − Jenner appeared in the series ''[[Learn to Read]]''<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.tv.com/shows/learn-to-read/cast/ |title = Learn to Read |website = tv.com |publisher = CBS Interactive Inc. |access-date = March 23, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170324083722/http://www.tv.com/shows/learn-to-read/cast/ |archive-date = March 24, 2017 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> and in the video games ''[[Olympic Decathlon]]''<ref name="gamefaqs 1996"/> (1981) and ''[[Bruce Jenner's World Class Decathlon]]'' (1996).<ref name="gamefaqs"/> The "hero shot", the finish of the final event of the 1976 Olympic decathlon, and the Wheaties cover, were parodied by [[John Belushi]] on ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'', endorsing "Little Chocolate Donuts".<ref name="snl season 3"/> In 1989, Jenner played herself in the comedy short ''[[Dirty Tennis]]'' written by [[James Van Patten]].<ref name="dirty tennis"/> − − [[File:Bruce Jenner 1996.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Jenner in 1996]] − − In January 2002, Jenner participated in an episode of the American series ''[[Weakest Link (U.S. game show)|The Weakest Link]]'', featuring Olympic athletes.<ref name="weakest link"/> In February and March 2003, Jenner was part of the cast of the American series ''[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (American TV series)|I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!]]''.<ref name="get me out"/> She made a cameo appearance in a season-three episode of ''[[The Apprentice (U.S. season 3)|The Apprentice]]'', which aired in May 2005.<ref name="the apprentice"/> She also partnered with [[Tai Babilonia]] for ''[[Skating with Celebrities]]''<ref name="skating"/> in a series that aired January{{snds}}March 2006 (they were eliminated during the fifth of seven episodes), served as a guest judge on ''[[Pet Star]]'' on [[Animal Planet]].<ref name="pet star"/> In November 2010, a photograph of Jenner was shown in a janitor's resume in an episode of ''[[It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia]]''.<ref name="always sunny"/> − − Additional television and talk show appearances by Jenner include: [[Nickelodeon]]'s [[made-for-TV]] film ''[[Gym Teacher: The Movie]]''<ref name="gym teacher"/> as well as episodes of ''[[Murder, She Wrote]]'',<ref name="awesome timing"/> the ''[[Lingo (U.S. game show)|Lingo]]'' Olympic Winners episode,<ref name="dyslexic olympian"/> and talk shows such as ''[[Hannity]]''<ref name="tinseltown conservatives"/> and season{{nbsp}}1, episode{{nbsp}}21 of ''[[The Bonnie Hunt Show]]'' in 2008.<ref name="bhs season 1"/> − − In September 2016, Jenner appeared as herself on the Amazon Prime TV series ''[[Transparent (TV series)|Transparent]]'' in a dream sequence during the season three episode "To Sardines and Back".<ref>{{Cite news |url = https://www.vulture.com/2016/09/transparent-recap-season-3-episode-3.html |title = Transparent Recap: We Need to Talk About Nacho |last = VanArendonk |first = Kathryn |date = September 23, 2016 |work = Vulture |access-date = December 15, 2017 |language = en }}</ref> − − In November 2019, it was announced that Jenner would be participating in the [[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British series 19)|nineteenth season]] of the British version of ''[[I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! (British TV series)|I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!]]'' after having previously appeared on the American iteration in 2003. Jenner ultimately placed sixth in the competition.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/reality-tv/g29763909/im-a-celebrity-2019-cast-gallery/|title=I'm a Celebrity cast confirmed as Caitlyn Jenner, Ian Wright and more join|last=Harp|first=Justin|date=November 11, 2019|website=[[Digital Spy]]|language=en|access-date=November 11, 2019}}</ref> − − In 2021, Jenner appeared as a contestant on the [[The Masked Singer (American season 5)|fifth season]] of ''[[The Masked Singer (American TV series)|The Masked Singer]]'' as the "Phoenix". She was the second contestant to be unmasked and the first of Group B. In addition, she also holds the distinction as the show's first transgender contestant.<ref>{{Cite web|title='The Masked Singer' recap: Phoenix falls to reveal trailblazing star|url=https://ew.com/tv/recaps/masked-singer-season-5-episode-2/|access-date=March 18, 2021|website=EW.com|language=en}}</ref> − − As of November 2021, Jenner is currently starring in the Australian version of ''[[Big_Brother_VIP_(Australian_TV_series)|Big Brother VIP]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title='Watch Big Brother VIP Online'|url=https://7plus.com.au/big-brother-vip|access-date=November 3, 2021|website=7plus.com|language=en}}</ref> − − === Motorsports career === − Jenner had a short career as a race car driver in the [[IMSA GT Championship|IMSA Camel GT series]] ([[International Motor Sports Association]]) in the 1980s.<ref name="Nelson p612 2013"/> Jenner's first victory came in the [[1986 IMSA GT Championship season|1986]] [[12 hours of Sebring]] in the IMSA GTO class driving the [[7-Eleven]] [[Roush Racing]] [[Ford Mustang]] with co-driver [[Scott Pruett]]. The pair won their class and finished 4th overall in the 12-hour endurance race. 1986 was also the most successful year of Jenner's career, finishing second in the championship to Pruett.<ref name="scott pruett"/><ref name="imsa"/> Jenner commented, "I was a lot more badass runner than I was a driver."<ref name="yahoo"/> − − Jenner also competed in the [[Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race]] at the [[Grand Prix of Long Beach]], winning in 1979 and 1982. The former win came after holding off [[Al Unser]], while the latter saw Jenner pass [[Ted Nugent]] with two laps remaining.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64346046/|title=Jenner beats Unser in celebrity race|agency=[[Associated Press|AP]]|newspaper=[[South Bend Tribune]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=April 8, 1979|access-date=November 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Ruzicka|first1=Jim|last2=Kennicott|first2=Jim|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64346175/|title=Sick of winter? Try a weekend in Long Beach|newspaper=The Newspaper|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=April 8, 1982|access-date=November 30, 2020}}</ref> In 1980, Jenner was contacted by [[NASCAR Winston Cup Series]] team [[DiGard Motorsports]] about driving the No. 88 car for the 1981 season; although Jenner expressed interest, [[Ricky Rudd]] was ultimately hired for the seat.<ref>{{cite news|last=Woody|first=Larry|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64346333/|title=Waltrip Caught In A Stalemate|newspaper=[[The Tennessean]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=October 9, 1980|access-date=November 30, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Woody|first=Larry|url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/64346731/|title=Waltrip, DiGard Bid Official Farewell|newspaper=[[The Tennessean]]|via=[[Newspapers.com]]|date=November 2, 1980|access-date=November 30, 2020}}</ref> − − === Business === − Jenner had licensed her previous name for ''Bruce Jenner's Westwood Centers for Nautilus & Aerobics'' in the early 1980s to David A. Cirotto, president of other local Nautilus & Aerobics Centers. She had no ownership in the licensed name centers,<ref name="OK!"/> which were solely owned by Cirotto.<ref name="health club suit"/> Jenner's company, Bruce Jenner Aviation, sells aircraft supplies to executives and corporations.<ref name="OK!"/> Jenner was the business development vice president for a staffing industry software application known as JennerNet, which was based on Lotus Domino technology.<ref name="san rafael"/> − − In March 2016, Jenner announced that she had been chosen as the face of [[H&M]] Sport.<ref>{{cite web |author = Ana Colon |url = http://www.refinery29.com/2016/03/105752/cailtyn-jenner-hm-sport-campaign-teaser |title = Caitlyn Jenner HM Sport Campaign First Look |publisher = Refinery29.com |date = March 11, 2016 |access-date = July 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160719041907/http://www.refinery29.com/2016/03/105752/cailtyn-jenner-hm-sport-campaign-teaser |archive-date = July 19, 2016 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> Later that year, H&M created a six-minute film featuring Jenner, called ''Caitlyn Jenner's Greatest Victories: A Timeline''.<ref>{{cite web |author = Alexandra Ilyashov |url = http://www.refinery29.com/2016/07/117375/caitlyn-jenner-video-hm-olympics-collection-2016 |title = Caitlyn Jenner HM Video – Olympic Athletes Collection |publisher = Refinery29.com |access-date = July 20, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160723085213/http://www.refinery29.com/2016/07/117375/caitlyn-jenner-video-hm-olympics-collection-2016 |archive-date = July 23, 2016 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> Line 161:
Line 55: − − === Fatal car collision === − <!-- [[Kim Howe]] redirects here. --> − In February 2015, Jenner was involved in a fatal multiple-vehicle collision on the [[California State Route 1|Pacific Coast Highway]] in [[Malibu, California]]. Kim Howe, an [[animal rights activist]] and actress, was killed when Jenner's [[SUV]] ran into Howe's car. Accounts of the sequence of collisions have varied, as have the number of people injured.<ref name="6 refs" /> − − Prosecutors declined to file criminal charges, but three civil lawsuits were filed against Jenner by Howe's stepchildren and drivers of other cars involved in the collision.<ref name="4 refs" /><ref name="KABC" /> Jessica Steindorff, a Hollywood agent who was hit by Howe's car, settled her case in December 2015. Howe's stepchildren settled their case in January 2016.<ref name="settles lawsuit" /> Financial details were not disclosed in either case.<ref name="settles fatal crash" /> Line 173:
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Jenner has six children with three successive wives — Chrystie Crownover, Linda Thompson, and Kris Jenner - and from 2007 to 2021, appeared on reality show ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' with daughters Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, and Kris's other children Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, and Khloé Kardashian.
Jenner has six children with three successive wives — Chrystie Crownover, Linda Thompson, and Kris Jenner - and from 2007 to 2021, appeared on reality show ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' with daughters Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner, and Kris's other children Kourtney Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, and Khloé Kardashian.
Jenner publicly came out as a trans "woman" in April 2015, announcing his new name in July.<ref name="legal name change"/> From 2015 to 2016, he starred in the reality television series ''I Am Cait'', which focused on his [[gender transition]]. He has been called the most famous transgender person in the world.<ref name="Pilkington"/><ref name="Transgender reality"/>
Jenner publicly came out as a trans "woman" in April 2015, announcing his new name in July.<ref name="legal name change"/> From 2015 to 2016, he starred in the reality television series ''I Am Cait'', which focused on his gender transition. He has been called the most famous transgender person in the world.<ref name="Pilkington"/><ref name="Transgender reality"/>
A member of the [[Republican Party]], he ran as a replacement candidate in the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Markay|first1=Lachlan|last2=Treene|first2=Alayna|last3=Swan|first3=Jonathan|date=April 23, 2021|title=Caitlyn Jenner files paperwork to run for governor of California|url=https://www.axios.com/caitlyn-jenner-california-governor-run-710153ef-7a89-460d-b9ec-9efed2a9399f.html|url-status=live|access-date=April 23, 2021|website=Axios|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Caitlyn Jenner Announces Run For California Governor|url=https://www.npr.org/2021/04/23/990230017/caitlyn-jenner-announces-run-for-california-governor|access-date=April 30, 2021|website=NPR|date=April 23, 2021|language=en|last1=Wamsley|first1=Laurel}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Caitlyn Jenner launches bid for California governor|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/caitlyn-jenner-launches-bid-california-governor-n1265064|access-date=April 30, 2021|website=NBC News|language=en}}</ref> The recall failed, and she only received 1% of the vote, finishing in 13th place among the candidates running to replace governor [[Gavin Newsom]].<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/election-results/california/governor-recall/ California governor recall election: Voters reject recall of Gavin Newsom]</ref>
A member of the [[Republican Party]], he ran as a replacement candidate in the 2021 California gubernatorial recall election.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Markay|first1=Lachlan|last2=Treene|first2=Alayna|last3=Swan|first3=Jonathan|date=April 23, 2021|title=Caitlyn Jenner files paperwork to run for governor of California|url=https://www.axios.com/caitlyn-jenner-california-governor-run-710153ef-7a89-460d-b9ec-9efed2a9399f.html|url-status=live|access-date=April 23, 2021|website=Axios|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Caitlyn Jenner Announces Run For California Governor|url=https://www.npr.org/2021/04/23/990230017/caitlyn-jenner-announces-run-for-california-governor|access-date=April 30, 2021|website=NPR|date=April 23, 2021|language=en|last1=Wamsley|first1=Laurel}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Caitlyn Jenner launches bid for California governor|url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/caitlyn-jenner-launches-bid-california-governor-n1265064|access-date=April 30, 2021|website=NBC News|language=en}}</ref> The recall failed, and she only received 1% of the vote, finishing in 13th place among the candidates running to replace governor [[Gavin Newsom]].<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/election-results/california/governor-recall/ California governor recall election: Voters reject recall of Gavin Newsom]</ref>
=== Olympic success ===
=== Olympic success ===
Jenner was the American champion in the men's decathlon event in 1974.<ref name="1974 covers"/><ref name="USA TF HOF"/> While on tour in 1975, Jenner won the French national championship,<ref name="french championships"/> and a gold medal at the 1975 Pan American Games, setting the tournament record with 8,045 points.<ref name="true"/>
Jenner was the American champion in the men's decathlon event in 1974, and was featured on the cover of ''[[Track & Field News]]'' magazine's August 1974 issue.<ref name="1974 covers"/><ref name="USA TF HOF"/> While on tour in 1975, Jenner won the French national championship,<ref name="french championships"/> and a gold medal at the [[1975 Pan American Games]], setting the tournament record with 8,045 points.<ref name="true"/> This was followed by [[Decathlon world record progression|world records]] of 8,524 points at the U.S.A./U.S.S.R./Poland triangular meet in Eugene, Oregon, on August 9–10, 1975, breaking Avilov's record,<ref name=ghrecd>{{cite news |url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=Ho4QAAAAIBAJ&pg=3986%2C2773900 |newspaper = Eugene Register-Guard |location = (Oregon) |last = Conrad |first = John |title = Jenner gets his record – handily |date = August 11, 1975 |page = 1C }}</ref> and 8,538 points at the [[1976 United States Olympic Trials (track and field)|1976 Olympic trials]], also in Eugene.<ref name="usot"/><ref name=bohaend>{{cite news |url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=FaxVAAAAIBAJ&pg=6005%2C6967737 |newspaper = Eugene Register-Guard |location = (Oregon) |last = Conrad |first = John |title = Brigham's Olympian hopes at end |date = June 27, 1976 |page = 1C }}</ref> The second Eugene record was a hybrid score because of a [[fully automatic timing|timing system]] failure and it was [[wind assistance|wind aided]]. Still, Jenner was proud of "A nice little workout, huh?"
At the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, Jenner achieved personal bests in all five events on the first day of the men's decathlon despite. Jenner was confident: "The second day has all my good events. If everything works out all right, we should be ahead after it's all over." Following a rainstorm on the second day, Jenner watched teammate Fred Dixon get injured in the [[110 meter hurdles]],<ref>{{cite web |url = https://www.si.com/vault/1976/08/09/614923/bruce-caitlyn-jenner-1976-olympics-montreal-decathlon |title = Heading For The 11th Event |website = si.com |access-date = May 28, 2018 }}</ref> and so adopted a cautious approach to the hurdles and discus, then had personal bests in the pole vault, when Jenner took the lead, and javelin. At that point, victory was virtually assured, and it remained to be seen by how much Jenner would improve the record. In the final event—the 1500 meters, which was seen live on national television—Jenner looked content to finish the long competition. Jenner sprinted the last lap, making up a 50-meter deficit and nearly catching the event favorite, Soviet [[Leonid Litvinenko]], who was already well out of contention for the gold medal, and whose personal best had been eight seconds better than Jenner's personal best before the race. Jenner set a new personal best time and won the gold medal with a world-record score of 8,618 points.<ref name="dmr"/><ref name="usot"/><ref name="espnoly"/><ref name="athletics at the"/><ref name=lhpowgwm>{{cite news |url = https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=26tVAAAAIBAJ&pg=6083%2C7613108 |newspaper = Eugene Register-Guard |location = (Oregon) |agency = wire services |title = Jenner's long haul pays off with gold and world mark |date = July 31, 1976 |page = 1B }}</ref>
After the event, Jenner took an American flag from a spectator and carried it during the victory lap, starting a tradition that is now common among winning athletes.<ref name="revisiting bruce"/><ref name="american sports"/> Abandoning vaulting poles in the stadium, with no intention of ever competing again, she stated that: "In 1972, I made the decision that I would go four years and totally dedicate myself to what I was doing, and then I would move on after it was over with. I went into that competition knowing that would be the last time I would ever do this."<ref name="espnoly"/> She explained, "It hurts every day when you practice hard. Plus, when this decathlon is over, I got the rest of my life to recuperate. Who cares how bad it hurts?"<ref name="dmr"/>
After the event, Jenner took an American flag from a spectator and carried it during the victory lap, starting a tradition that is now common among winning athletes.<ref name="revisiting bruce"/><ref name="american sports"/> Abandoning vaulting poles in the stadium, with no intention of ever competing again, she stated that: "In 1972, I made the decision that I would go four years and totally dedicate myself to what I was doing, and then I would move on after it was over with. I went into that competition knowing that would be the last time I would ever do this."<ref name="espnoly"/> She explained, "It hurts every day when you practice hard. Plus, when this decathlon is over, I got the rest of my life to recuperate. Who cares how bad it hurts?"<ref name="dmr"/>
Jenner became a national hero and received the [[James E. Sullivan Award]] as the top amateur athlete in the United States. Jenner was named the [[Associated Press]] Male Athlete of the Year in 1976.<ref name="giardina"/><ref name="HolstPopp2004"/>
Jenner became a national hero and received the [[James E. Sullivan Award]] as the top amateur athlete in the United States. Jenner was named the [[Associated Press]] Male Athlete of the Year in 1976.<ref name="giardina"/><ref name="HolstPopp2004"/>
Jenner's 1976 world and [[List of Olympic records in athletics|Olympic record]] was broken by four points by [[Daley Thompson]] at the [[Athletics at the 1980 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon|1980 Olympics]] in [[Moscow]]. In 1985, Jenner's Olympic decathlon score was reevaluated against the [[IAAF]]'s updated decathlon scoring table and was reported as 8,634 for comparative purposes. This converted mark stood as the American record until 1991, when it was surpassed by eventual gold medalist, and world record holder, [[Dan O'Brien]] of [[Dan & Dave]] fame.<ref name="dan o brien"/> {{As of|2018}}, Jenner was ranked twenty-sixth on the world all-time list and ninth on the American all-time list.<ref name="all time"/>
Jenner's 1976 world and Olympic record was broken by four points by Daley Thompson at the 1980 Olympics in [[Moscow]]. In 1985, Jenner's Olympic decathlon score was reevaluated against the [[IAAF]]'s updated decathlon scoring table and was reported as 8,634 for comparative purposes. This converted mark stood as the American record until 1991, when it was surpassed by eventual gold medalist, and world record holder, [[Dan O'Brien]] of [[Dan & Dave]] fame.<ref name="dan o brien"/> {{As of|2018}}, Jenner was ranked twenty-sixth on the world all-time list and ninth on the American all-time list.<ref name="all time"/>
Jenner was inducted into the United States [[National Track and Field Hall of Fame]] in 1980, the Olympic Hall of Fame in 1986, the [[Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame]] and the Connecticut Sports Hall of Fame in 1994, and the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.<ref name="arturs irbe"/> For almost 20 years, [[San Jose City College]] hosted an annual Bruce Jenner Invitational competition.<ref name="jenner invitational"/><ref name="my connection"/><ref name="bud winter bio"/>
Jenner was inducted into the United States [[National Track and Field Hall of Fame]] in 1980, the Olympic Hall of Fame in 1986, the [[Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame]] and the Connecticut Sports Hall of Fame in 1994, and the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame in 2010.<ref name="arturs irbe"/> For almost 20 years, [[San Jose City College]] hosted an annual Bruce Jenner Invitational competition.<ref name="jenner invitational"/><ref name="my connection"/><ref name="bud winter bio"/>
== Post-Olympic career ==
== Post-Olympic career ==
After the expected Olympic success, Jenner planned to cash in on whatever celebrity status could follow a gold medal in the same mold as [[Johnny Weissmuller]] and [[Sonja Henie]], who had become major movie stars following their gold medals. This would require forgoing any future Olympic competition. At the time, Jenner's agent George Wallach felt there was a four-year window{{snds}}until the next Olympics{{snds}}upon which to capitalize. Wallach reported that Jenner was being considered for the role of ''[[Superman (1978 film)|Superman]]'', which ultimately went to [[Christopher Reeve]]. "I really don't know how many offers we have", Wallach claimed. "There are still unopened telegrams back at the hotel and you just can't believe the offers that poured in during the first two days."<ref name="nydn"/>
After the expected Olympic success, Jenner planned to cash in on whatever celebrity status could follow a gold medal in the same mold as [[Johnny Weissmuller]] and [[Sonja Henie]], who had become major movie stars following their gold medals. This would require forgoing any future Olympic competition. At the time, Jenner's agent George Wallach felt there was a four-year window{{snds}}until the next Olympics{{snds}}upon which to capitalize. Wallach reported that Jenner was being considered for the role of ''[[Superman (1978 film)|Superman]]'', which ultimately went to [[Christopher Reeve]]. "I really don't know how many offers we have", Wallach claimed. "There are still unopened telegrams back at the hotel and you just can't believe the offers that poured in during the first two days."<ref name="nydn"/>
=== Television and film career ===
=== Television and film career ===
Jenner began television appearances in the mid-1970s, both as herself and in character roles. One of Jenner's first recurring television roles was as a co-host of the short-lived daytime talk and variety series ''[[America Alive!]]'' in 1978. The comedy ''[[Can't Stop the Music]]'' (1980) was Jenner's first film appearance. She starred in the made-for-TV movies ''The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story''<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.hollywood.com/tv/the-golden-moment-an-olympic-love-story-59449211/ |title = The Golden Moment – An Olympic Love Story |website = Hollywood.com |publisher = Hollywood.com, LLC. |access-date = March 23, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170323233844/http://www.hollywood.com/tv/the-golden-moment-an-olympic-love-story-59449211/ |archive-date = March 23, 2017 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> (1980) and ''[[Grambling's White Tiger]]'' (1981).<ref name="white tiger"/> During the 1981–1982 season, Jenner became a semi-regular cast member in the police series ''[[CHiPs]]'', guest-starring as Officer Steve McLeish for six episodes, substituting for star [[Erik Estrada]], who was locked in a contract dispute with [[NBC]] and [[MGM]].<ref name="KindelanEffron"/> Jenner also appeared in an episode of the sitcom ''[[Silver Spoons]]'' called "Trouble with Words", wherein her personal issues with dyslexia were revealed in a storyline about a recurring teenage character with the same problem.
Jenner began television appearances in the mid-1970s, both as herself and in character roles. One of Jenner's first recurring television roles was as a co-host of the short-lived daytime talk and variety series ''[[America Alive!]]'' in 1978. The comedy ''[[Can't Stop the Music]]'' (1980) was Jenner's first film appearance. She starred in the made-for-TV movies ''The Golden Moment: An Olympic Love Story''<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.hollywood.com/tv/the-golden-moment-an-olympic-love-story-59449211/ |title = The Golden Moment – An Olympic Love Story |website = Hollywood.com |publisher = Hollywood.com, LLC. |access-date = March 23, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170323233844/http://www.hollywood.com/tv/the-golden-moment-an-olympic-love-story-59449211/ |archive-date = March 23, 2017 |df = mdy-all }}</ref> (1980) and ''[[Grambling's White Tiger]]'' (1981).<ref name="white tiger"/> During the 1981–1982 season, Jenner became a semi-regular cast member in the police series ''[[CHiPs]]'', guest-starring as Officer Steve McLeish for six episodes, substituting for star [[Erik Estrada]], who was locked in a contract dispute with [[NBC]] and [[MGM]].<ref name="KindelanEffron"/> Jenner also appeared in an episode of the sitcom ''[[Silver Spoons]]'' called "Trouble with Words", wherein her personal issues with dyslexia were revealed in a storyline about a recurring teenage character with the same problem.
Jenner has appeared in a variety of [[game show]]s and [[reality television]] programs, including starring with [[Grits Gresham]] in an episode of ''[[The American Sportsman]]''.<ref name="cj bio"/> In the early 1990s, Jenner was the host of an [[infomercial]] for a stair-climbing exercise machine called the Stair Climber Plus.<ref name="super step"/>
Jenner has appeared in a variety of [[game show]]s and [[reality television]] programs, including starring with [[Grits Gresham]] in an episode of ''[[The American Sportsman]]''.<ref name="cj bio"/> In the early 1990s, Jenner was the host of an [[infomercial]] for a stair-climbing exercise machine called the Stair Climber Plus.<ref name="super step"/>
Since late 2007, Jenner has starred in the [[E!]] reality series ''[[Keeping Up with the Kardashians]]'' along with wife [[Kris Jenner]], stepchildren Kourtney, Kimberley, Khloé, and Rob Kardashian (from Kris's marriage to attorney [[Robert Kardashian]]), and daughters Kylie and Kendall.<ref name="jenner split"/>
Since late 2007, Jenner has starred in the [[E!]] reality series ''[[Keeping Up with the Kardashians]]'' along with wife [[Kris Jenner]], stepchildren Kourtney, Kimberley, Khloé, and Rob Kardashian (from Kris's marriage to attorney [[Robert Kardashian]]), and daughters Kylie and Kendall.<ref name="jenner split"/>
In 2011, Jenner appeared in the [[Adam Sandler]] comedy ''[[Jack and Jill (2011 film)|Jack and Jill]]'' in a scene with [[Al Pacino]] as an actor in a play.<ref name="jack and jill"/> Like ''Can't Stop the Music'', the film won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture and swept every Razzie category.<ref name="new razzie"/>
In 2011, Jenner appeared in the [[Adam Sandler]] comedy ''[[Jack and Jill (2011 film)|Jack and Jill]]'' in a scene with [[Al Pacino]] as an actor in a play.<ref name="jack and jill"/> Like ''Can't Stop the Music'', the film won the Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture and swept every Razzie category.<ref name="new razzie"/>
== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
On April 21, 1991, Jenner married [[Kris Jenner|Kris Kardashian]] ({{nee}} Houghton) after five months of dating.<ref name="j-k" /> They have two daughters, [[Kendall Jenner|Kendall]] and [[Kylie Jenner|Kylie]]. While married, Jenner was also the step-parent to Kris's children from her previous marriage{{snds}}[[Kourtney Kardashian|Kourtney]], [[Kim Kardashian|Kim]], [[Khloé Kardashian|Khloé]] and [[Rob Kardashian|Robert]]{{snds}}who star in ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians''. The couple separated in June 2013, but the separation was not publicly announced until four months later, in October.<ref name="much happier" /><ref name="always love" /><ref name="divorce filings" /> Kris filed for divorce in September 2014, citing [[irreconcilable differences]].<ref name="11 months" /> Their divorce terms were finalized in December 2014 and went into effect on March 23, 2015, as mandated by a state legal requirement for a six-months delay after the filing.<ref name="divorce finalized" />
On April 21, 1991, Jenner married [[Kris Jenner|Kris Kardashian]] ({{nee}} Houghton) after five months of dating.<ref name="j-k" /> They have two daughters, [[Kendall Jenner|Kendall]] and [[Kylie Jenner|Kylie]]. While married, Jenner was also the step-parent to Kris's children from her previous marriage{{snds}}[[Kourtney Kardashian|Kourtney]], [[Kim Kardashian|Kim]], [[Khloé Kardashian|Khloé]] and [[Rob Kardashian|Robert]]{{snds}}who star in ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians''. The couple separated in June 2013, but the separation was not publicly announced until four months later, in October.<ref name="much happier" /><ref name="always love" /><ref name="divorce filings" /> Kris filed for divorce in September 2014, citing [[irreconcilable differences]].<ref name="11 months" /> Their divorce terms were finalized in December 2014 and went into effect on March 23, 2015, as mandated by a state legal requirement for a six-months delay after the filing.<ref name="divorce finalized" />
== Gender transition ==
== Gender transition ==
[[File:VanityFairJuly2015.jpg|thumb|upright|''The Washington Post'' commented that Jenner's debut ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' cover, shot by [[Annie Leibovitz]], had special significance for its subject: "After all the magazine covers that featured the former athlete, once lauded as the 'world's greatest athlete,' the Leibovitz photograph will be the most meaningful. Looking directly at the camera, Jenner is finally herself for the first time publicly."<ref name="world's greatest athlete"/><ref name="capehart 2015"/>]]
[[File:VanityFairJuly2015.jpg|thumb|upright|''The Washington Post'' commented that Jenner's debut ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' cover, shot by [[Annie Leibovitz]], had special significance for its subject: "After all the magazine covers that featured the former athlete, once lauded as the 'world's greatest athlete,' the Leibovitz photograph will be the most meaningful. Looking directly at the camera, Jenner is finally herself for the first time publicly."<ref name="world's greatest athlete"/><ref name="capehart 2015"/>]]
In a ''[[20/20 (U.S. TV series)|20/20]]'' interview with [[Diane Sawyer]] in April 2015, Jenner [[came out]] as a [[trans woman]], saying that she had dealt with [[gender dysphoria]] since her youth and that, "for all intents and purposes, I'm a woman." Jenner [[cross-dressing|cross-dressed]] for many years and took [[hormone replacement therapy (male-to-female)|hormone replacement therapy]] but stopped after her romance with [[Kris Jenner|Kris Kardashian]] became more serious, leading to marriage in 1991.<ref name="DooleyDawson"/><ref name="trans2"/><ref name="EstherLee"/> Jenner recounts having permission to explore her gender identity on her own travels but not when they were coupled, and that not knowing the best way to talk about the many issues contributed to the deterioration of the 23-year-long marriage, which ended formally in 2015.<ref name="EstherLee"/>
In a ''20/20'' interview with Diane Sawyer in April 2015, Jenner came out as a trans "woman", saying that he had dealt with gender dysphoria since his youth and that, "for all intents and purposes, I'm a woman." Jenner cross-dressed for many years and took hormone replacement therapy but stopped after his romance with Kris Kardashian became more serious, leading to their marriage in 1991.<ref name="DooleyDawson"/><ref name="trans2"/><ref name="EstherLee"/> Jenner recounts having permission to explore his gender identity on her own travels but not when they were coupled, and that not knowing the best way to talk about the many issues contributed to the deterioration of the 23-year-long marriage, which ended formally in 2015.<ref name="EstherLee"/>
In 2015, Jenner said that she has never been sexually attracted to men, but always to women, and that, keeping in mind the difficulty people have understanding the difference between [[sexual orientation]] and [[gender identity]], she would identify as [[Asexuality|asexual]] for the time being.<ref name="Yahr"/><ref name="celebrities reacted"/> Jenner underwent cosmetic surgery, and ultimately completed [[Sex reassignment surgery (male-to-female)|sex reassignment surgery]] in January 2017.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url = https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/caitlyn-jenner-reflects-life-changed-transitioning-woman/story?id=46861647 |title = Caitlyn Jenner reflects on how life has changed since transitioning |work=ABC News |date = April 21, 2017 |access-date = April 30, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170429231514/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/caitlyn-jenner-reflects-life-changed-transitioning-woman/story?id=46861647 |archive-date = April 29, 2017 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>
In 2015, Jenner said that she has never been sexually attracted to men, but always to women, and that, keeping in mind the difficulty people have understanding the difference between [[sexual orientation]] and [[gender identity]], she would identify as [[Asexuality|asexual]] for the time being.<ref name="Yahr"/><ref name="celebrities reacted"/> Jenner underwent cosmetic surgery, and ultimately completed [[Sex reassignment surgery (male-to-female)|sex reassignment surgery]] in January 2017.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |url = https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/caitlyn-jenner-reflects-life-changed-transitioning-woman/story?id=46861647 |title = Caitlyn Jenner reflects on how life has changed since transitioning |work=ABC News |date = April 21, 2017 |access-date = April 30, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170429231514/http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/caitlyn-jenner-reflects-life-changed-transitioning-woman/story?id=46861647 |archive-date = April 29, 2017 |df = mdy-all }}</ref>