Who Is Helen Glover? Age, Biography, and Wiki
As of 2025, Helen Glover is 38 years old. She was born in Truro, Cornwall, England, and she began her journey in rowing during her university days. Glover gained national recognition when she won gold at the 2012 London Olympics and has subsequently been a key figure in British rowing ever since. Her dedication and passion for the sport continue to inspire aspiring rowers around the world.
| Occupation | Teacher |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 17, 1986 |
| Age | 39 Years |
| Birth Place | Truro, Cornwall, England |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | England |
Popularity
Helen Glover's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Helen Glover stands tall at approximately 6 feet (183 cm) and has maintained an athletic build throughout her career, weighing around 160 lbs (73 kg). Her measurements reflect her years of training and commitment to physical fitness, essential for sustaining high performance in rowing.
On 14 February 2015, Glover recorded her first victory in the GB Rowing, single scull, open-weight assessment trial held on the River Witham at Boston, Lincolnshire. She completed the 5-kilometre course in 20 minutes 16 seconds, finishing 14 seconds clear of nearest rival Katherine Grainger.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Helen Glover is currently married to Steve Glover, a fellow athlete. The couple shares a strong bond and are often seen supporting each other's endeavors. Helen has spoken openly about the challenges and joys of balancing her family life with her sporting career. Together, they have welcomed children, enriching their family life and adding to Glover's motivation as an athlete.
In 2021 it was announced that she had restarted training, and on 11 April she regained the European Coxless Pair title in Varese with Polly Swann. She and Swann finished fourth in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, the first mother to row for Britain.
Glover said "Everyone will remember the year of the pandemic for their own reasons, but for me I'm going to think 'that was the year that took me to another Olympics' And that's bonkers."
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Helen Glover’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million. Her earnings come from various sources, including sponsorship deals, competitions, and public speaking engagements. Glover's successful career in rowing has not only contributed to her wealth but has also opened doors for various business opportunities.
In February 2010, Glover gave up her teaching job and lived with no income while focussing exclusively on training for the national team selection trials. In March she rowed with the Reading University eight and finished third at the Women's Eights Head of the River Race.
Career, Business, and Investments
Helen Glover’s career has been marked by remarkable achievements, including multiple Olympic medals and World Championship titles. Post-retirement from competitive rowing, she has ventured into commentating, coaching, and motivational speaking, inspiring the next generation of athletes. Additionally, Glover is involved in several charitable endeavors and initiatives promoting sports, particularly for women and young athletes.
In April she finished 5th at the GB Rowing Team Senior Trials, won a place on the team, gained Lottery funding and was paired with Heather Stanning in the women's coxless pair. In May at the World Rowing Cup in Bled they finished 9th, and in June they finished 5th at Munich, but were unable to race at Lucerne in July due to Glover's illness.
Social Network
Helen Glover is active on various social media platforms, including Instagram and Twitter. She uses her social media presence not only to share insights into her life as an athlete and mother but also to engage with her fans and advocate for women's sports.
- Instagram: @helenglover
- Twitter: @HelenGlover
On 1 August 2012, Glover and Stanning won the gold medal in the women's coxless pair at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Having already set a new Olympic record of 6 minutes 57.29 seconds in the heats, they finished the final ahead of Kate Hornsey and Sarah Tait of Australia, and Juliette Haigh and Rebecca Scown of New Zealand.
The architect of their victory, coach Robin Williams, had prepared them for the final by engaging them in the word game Boggle for 45 minutes before their final call. This was Team GB's first gold medal of London 2012, and the first ever Olympic gold medal for British women's rowing.
As with other gold medal winners, Royal Mail issued a commemorative stamp showing their celebrations, plus painting a post box gold in her home town of Penzance. Within a week of winning her medal she broke it and thus received a replacement.
Education
Helen Glover attended the University of Reading, where she initially studied Geography. It was during her university years that she discovered her passion for rowing, leading her to pursue a career in the sport. Her education has played an essential role in shaping her disciplined work ethic and determination to succeed.
Educated at Heamoor Community Primary School and Humphry Davy School in Penzance, Glover won a sports scholarship to Millfield School in Somerset between 2002 and 2004 due to her running and hockey prowess.
She participated in a variety of sports: as a junior she ran cross-country and middle-distance track both for Cornwall and internationally for England, winning a junior international gold medal for England in cross-country running; she played tennis for Cornwall; she swam for Cornwall; she captained the Cornish hockey team; and by the age of 14 was
part of the England Satellite Squad for hockey.
Her best UK athletic rankings were 23rd for 800 metres, 9th for 1500 metres and 18th for 3000 metres.
