Sanya Richards Ross Wiki, Age, Husband, Kids, Net Worth & Height

RHOA Season 15 Star Sanya Richards Ross Wiki | Bio

Sanya Richards Ross (age: 38 years; born on February 26, 1985) is a retired Jamaican-American athlete who won numerous Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals representing America at events like Olympic Games, World Championships, and World Indoor Championships.

The Kingston, Jamaica-born athlete holds a special place in America’s sports history and is considered one of the best female athletes ever.

Sanya is also a reality T.V. star; she earned this title after appearing in season 14 of the famous reality show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” which aired in 2022. Over the past decade, TRHOA has received extreme popularity and has become one of the most-watched T.V. shows.

Recently the 15th season of TRHOA returned to the T.V. screen with the most popular Floridian wives. This time the Bravo T.V. show features Kandi Burruss, Shereé Whitfield, Drew Sidora, and everybody’s favorite, Sanya.

How Old is Sanya Richards Ross?

On February 26, 1985, Sanya Richards Ross (age 38) was born to her father, Archie, and mother, Sharon Richards, in Kingston, Jamaica. At the tender age of seven, she began participating in annual youth championships, representing her school, Vaz Prep.

However, it wasn’t until Richards Ross was twelve that her life would take a significant turn. Her family made the bold decision to immigrate to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in pursuit of a better future for their daughter. With more opportunities and athletic scholarships in America, Ross bloomed as a great athlete.

She attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School, where she excelled academically and athletically. With her sights set on even more significant achievements, Richards-Ross participated at the University of Texas, Austin, in 2002. There, she continued to hone her skills on the Track while pursuing a degree in business.

Sanya Richards Ross’ Career

In 2003, Sanya Richards Ross burst onto the collegiate track and field scene as a freshman representing the University of Texas.

Her incredible talent and grit were on full display as she became the first freshman ever to win the NCAA national championship in the 400 meters and the 4 × 400 meters relay. But her achievements did not stop there.

Her victory in the 400 meters set a new American U20 record of 50.58 seconds, a testament to her raw speed and determination. In the following years, her stature as an athlete kept growing, and she became the center of attention in athletics.

By 2011 she participated in competitions, winning 9 Gold Medals and a Bronze medal. In 2012 she participated in World Indoor Championships in Istanbul and brought Gold in the 400 m and Silver in the 4 × 400 m relay.

Debut Into the T.V. Industry

After ruling the world of Track and field, Sanya made it to the T.V. industry with the 2013 reality show “Sanya’s Glam & Gold.” It was a documentary show where the Jamaican athlete showcased her life and told people about her fast-paced daily routine. She also did guest appearances in a few shows like “USA Track & Field – The Pursuit,” “Food Feed,” and “Just Roll with It.”

In 2021, Sanya joined the hit show “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” where she shared the screen with Shereé Whitfield, Drew Sidora, Kenya Moore, and Kandi Burruss. Recently Olympic Gold Medalist appeared in the 15th installment of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” which aired on BravoTV on May 7.

Who is Sanya Richards Ross’ Husband?

While studying at the University of Texas, she met and fell in love with Aaron Ross, the Longhorn football cornerback, who later represented New York Giants in the NFL. The couple’s love story blossomed quickly, and they became engaged in 2007, eventually tying the knot in 2010.

Meanwhile, Richard suffered from Behçet’s disease, a rare disease causing sudden and severe mouth ulcers, joint pain, and skin lesions. Eventually, her health got better, but what she bore for 5 years was an insufferable pain. In 2017, the couple welcomed their first child, Aaron Jermaine Ross II, bringing immeasurable joy.

Sanya Richards Ross Q&A

Ques: Why did Sanya Richards-Ross retire?

Ans: Due to an injury.

Ques: How many kids does Sanya Richards-Ross have?

Ans: One: Aaron Jermaine Ross II.

Ques: Who is Sanya Richards-Ross’s husband?

Ans: Richards-Ross.

Ques: What is Sanya Richards-Ros’s worth?

Ans: $6.75 million.